Living in Baltimore County, Maryland

Baltimore County is a county in Maryland with a population of around 831,128, part of the Baltimore-Towson, MD MSA metro area.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,680/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $337K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 1.9%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings cold winters (highs around 43°F) and warm summers (highs around 81°F). The coast is within 1 hour. Mountains are less than 1 hour away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

Baltimore County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 39 and a moderately educated workforce (39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Democratic.