Census ACS · #20 MSA
Baltimore Metro Area
The Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, Md Metropolitan Statistical Area has 2,839,409 residents. The median household income is $97,300 and the median home value is $373,300.
2,839,409
Population
1091
People / sq mi
$97,300
Median Income
$373,300
Median Home Value
The Baltimore CBSA covers 2,601 sq mi of land at 1091.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 54.8% |
| Black or African American | 29.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% |
Economy & Income
$97,300
Median Household Income
$51,146
Per Capita Income
6.6%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Baltimore metro's price level is 104.5 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 4.5% higher the US average. The local median income of $97,300 has the buying power of $93,122 in average-priced US metros.
104.5
Price Level (US = 100)
$93,122
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$97,300
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$373,300
Median Home Value
$1,562
Median Rent
66.9%
Homeownership
Education
92.1%
High School+
43.3%
Bachelor's+
Commute
3.8%
Drive Alone
16.1%
Work From Home
29.7 min
Avg Commute
28.4%
Foreign Born
Baltimore spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, Md Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 2,839,409 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #20 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Baltimore metro area is $97,300, with a per capita income of $51,146.
The Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, Md CBSA spans the state of Maryland.
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Data for the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, Md CBSA (12580) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.