Relocate: Maryland

UNFORGETTABLE ATTRACTIONS… Unforgettable BALTIMORE CITY Live Baltimore Home Center 343 North Charles Street Baltimore, MD 21201 410-637-3750 www.livebaltimore.com Bill McAllen neighborhoods…Unforgettable people. The city of Baltimore has it all. Located in the heart of Maryland, the city is vibrant and bustling! From the very first Washington Monument in the country to the robust Inner Harbor, Baltimore is a city of numerous parks, quaint business districts, diverse houses of worship, and friendly neighbors. Baltimore City is experiencing growth, with more than 640,960 residents living among 225 neighborhoods in the city’s 81 square miles. The neighborhoods are as diverse as the residents themselves. Along with historic rowhomes and stately Victorians, Baltimoreans also call apartments and condominiums home. The city has more than 60 historic districts. Residents take pride in their neighborhood events and festivals, as well as in their ability to walk to nearby community amenities and attractions. With an average home price of $183,000, Baltimore is the most affordable jurisdiction in central Maryland. Known as central Maryland’s employment center, Baltimore’s nearly 14,000 businesses create a diverse economy and employ more than 275,000 people. Corporate headquarters include Legg Mason, T. Rowe Price, and Under Armour. Baltimore is also a hub for higher education: The city is home to 12 colleges and universities, including the Johns Hopkins University and the University of Employment in selected occupations: Management, professional and related: 90,833 (34.1%) Service: 58,370 (21.9%) POPULATION 2005 Estimate: 640,900 2010 Projection: 651,400 CLIMATE Yearly Precipitation (inches): 43.6 Yearly Snowfall (inches): 19.8 Summer Temperature (degrees F): 79.3 Winter Temperature (degrees F): 39.0 Duration of Freeze-Free Period: 231 days Hopkins Medical Campus. Municipal bus service, light rail, and subway link Baltimore County with the city. Light rail line runs from Hunt Valley through downtown Baltimore with extensions to Penn Station and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. MARC Commuter Rail links Baltimore County with Washington, DC, and Fort Meade to the south and Aberdeen Proving Ground to the north. PERSONAL INCOME TRANSPORTATION Per-Capita Personal Income (2005): $31,607 Highways: I-70, I-83, I-95, I-695, I-795, I-895, U.S. 1, and U.S. 40. Mass Transit: A 9.5-mile subway line connects Owings Mills to Baltimore City and the Johns HOUSING Median Selling Price: All owner-occupied properties (2007) $159,625 All multiple-listed properties (2006): $140,400 RECREATION AND CULTURE www.baltimore.org/www.MarylandLife.com LABOR AVAILABILITY Maryland Baltimore. The city is also home to 18 hospitals, and our world-renowned healthcare institutions are continuously adding services and facilities. Additionally, arts and culture are a focus in Baltimore. Internationally known centerpieces such as the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Baltimore Museum of Art, Centerstage, Contemporary Museum, Hippodrome Theatre at France-Merrick Performing Arts Center, and Lyric Opera House all call Charm City home. Recreation options—from amateur to professional (by place of residence, 2006) Civilian Labor Force: Total civilian labor force: 279,877 Employment: 262,024 Unemployment: 17,85 Unemployment rate: 6.4% Sales and office: 69,234 (26.0%) Residents commuting outside the city to work: 103,125 (38.7%) Production, transportation and material moving: 28,552 (10.7%) TOP FIVE EMPLOYERS Employer Johns Hopkins University Johns Hopkins Hospital and Health System University of Maryland Medical System University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) LifeBridge Health Product/Service Higher education Medical services Medical services Higher education Medical services Employment 24,485 12,117 9,415 6,615 5,094 levels—are also part of city living. The beloved Baltimore Orioles and Baltimore Ravens host thousands of fans annually in their world-class stadiums, while the Preakness Stakes calls attention to Pimlico Race Course. Baltimore also features more than 7,000 acres of green space, four public golf courses, endless miles of bicycle and hiking trails, and innumerable sailing options right on the Chesapeake Bay. Baltimore is a colorful city on the water that encourages residents to let go and discover the area at their own pace, whether it’s exploring the 225+ unique neighborhoods, vibrant arts-and-culture scene, family-friendly attractions, or historical treasures. A city built on tradition and civic pride, Baltimore continues to be an American success story. 2008 RELOCATE MARYLAND EDUCATION Educational Attainment- age 25 and over (2006) High School Graduate or Higher: 74.2% Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 23.3% Public Schools: www.bcps.k12.md.us Number: 86 Elementary, 50 Middle/Combined, 33 High Enrollment: 84,515 (Sept. 2006) RELOCATE MARYLAND 2008 Private Schools Number: 129 Enrollment: 19,433 (Sept. 2006) Cost per Pupil: $10,974 (2005-2006) Students per Teacher: 13.9 (Oct. 2006) High School Career/Tech Enrollment: 4,717(2007) High School Graduates: 4,184 (June 2006) continued on page 21 20 20 http://www.livebaltimore.com http://www.baltimore.org http://www.MarylandLife.com http://www.bcps.k12.md.us

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Relocate: Maryland Contents Maryland Map Welcome! Real Estate: Its Contribution to the MD Economy Why Use a REALTOR® What does BRAC Mean to Maryland? Allegany Anne Arundel/Annapolis Resources Baltimore County Baltimore City Calvert Caroline Carroll Cecil Charles Dorchester Frederick Garrett Harford Howard Kent Montgomery Prince George’s Queen Anne’s Somerset St. Mary’s Talbot Washington Wicomico Worcester/Ocean City

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