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WHY

BALTIMORE

A GUIDE TO OUR
NEIGHBORHOODS
TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Belair Edison 16 Liberty Heights

2 Brooklyn 17 Locust Point

3 Canton 18 Market Center

4 Charles Village 19 Midtown

5 Downtown 20 Mondawmin

6 E Monument 21 Mount Vernon

7 E North Ave 22 Mount Washington

8 Federal Hill 23 Oldtown

9 Fells Point 24 Pennsylvania Ave

10 Govanstowne 25 Pigtown

11 Hamilton-Lauraville 26 Pimlico

12 Hampden 27 Waverly

13 Harbor East 28 W Baltimore St

14 Highlandtown 29 W North Ave

15 Jonestown

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WHY BALTIMORE

WHY BALTIMORE

With a thriving port and easy access via rail, air and highways,
Baltimore’s strategic Mid-Atlantic location in the densely populated
Washington, DC – Boston corridor is a prime asset for its continued
economic development. Baltimore and its immediate surrounding
area are home to 2.8 million people. Among major U.S. metros,
Baltimore ranks 11th in downtown population and 14th in
downtown employment.

Baltimore is also a destination spot, with two world-class stadiums.


In recent years, nearly 26 million people visited Baltimore and spent
more than five billion dollars. Retail and restaurants accounted for
more than 40 percent of that revenue. These are just few rea-
sons why you should be in Baltimore. For more information about
the City of Baltimore and resources and incentives available to
businesses, please contact the Baltimore Development Corporation
(BDC) at info@BaltimoreDevelopment.com.

TAX INCENTIVES

Enterprise Zones & Focus Areas


FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
The State of Maryland offers real property and income tax credits to businesses
The BDC manages several different loan funds for industrial locating or expanding in an Enterprise Zone (EZ). The State also provides
and commercial financing. Uses vary from land acquisition and personal property tax credits (furniture, fixtures & equipment) for businesses
improvement, capital projects and furniture, fixtures and locating or expanding within specific boundaries within EZ, known as Focus
equipment; and amounts depend upon the loan type. Areas.

Grocery Store Tax Credit


Businesses are also eligible for façade improvement grants
to make exterior improvements to commercial properties. Baltimore City offers personal property tax credits to supermarkets locating or
The amounts also vary depending upon type of property making significant renovations in health food priority areas in the City. These tax
and location. credits are for 10-years at 80 percent.

One Maryland Tax Credit

Businesses that invest in an economic development project in qualified areas and


create at least 25 new full-time jobs may qualify for up to $5.5 million in state
income tax credits. Project tax credits of up to $5 million are based on qualifying
costs incurred in connection with the acquisition, construction, rehabilitation and
installation of a project.
BELAIR-EDISON

Belair-Edison is one of Baltimore’s nine fully


designated Main Street communities. With more than
100 businesses in a seven block radius, the area is
a dense commercial node located at the crossroads
of Belair Road and Erdman Avenue in northeast
Baltimore.

Compact and pedestrian-friendly, Belair-Edison has


great connectivity to the surrounding residential
neighborhoods. The community offers a mix of
independently-owned businesses and national &
regional retailers such as CVS Pharmacy and
Forman Mills.

AVAILABLE TAX INCENTIVES CONVENIENT LOCATION &


FAMILY FRIENDLY
• Enterprise Zone
A 15-minute drive to downtown, and
• EZ Focus Area just minutes from I-95, Belair-Edison has
easy access to Baltimore’s surrounding
• Grocery Store Tax Credit counties. This neighborhood has a wide
variety of housing options, mostly made up
of charming porch-front brick row homes
from the 1920s-1940s.

WIDE OPEN GREEN SPACES

With Clifton and Herring Run Parks, the


headquarters of Blue Water Baltimore,
and the Green School, Belair-Edison is
becoming a hub for outdoor recreation and
environmental awareness.

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POPULATION ½ MI 1MI 2 MI

Total Population 10,845 26,899 111,463


Male 45.89%
45.74% 46.18%
Female 54.11%
54.26% 53.82%
Avg. Age (Male) 34.06 35.22 35.31
Avg. Age (Female) 37.77 38.84 38.37
Median Age (Male) 31.17 32.65 32.76
Median Age (Female) 37.09 38.33 36.66

HOUSEHOLDS

Household 3,684 9,774 40,313


Avg Household Size 2.94 2.75 2.67
Owner-Occupied 66.10% 64.95% 55.08%
Renter-Occupied 33.90% 35.05% 44.92%
Median HH Value $128,122 $128,712 $135,068

INCOME

Avg HH Income $56,415 $58,024 $58,295


Median HH Income $43,535 $45,009 $42,528
HH Income $35K-$49K 13.82% 12.91% 13.82%
HH Income $50K-$74K 17.48% 18.36% 16.45%
HH Income $75K-$99K 10.78% 11.16% 10.59%

CONSUMER EXPENDITURES

Clothing & Accessories $3,878,668 $4,591,521 $11,572,062


Electronics & Appliances $0 $0 $3,112,194
Furniture $0 $9,085 $1,736,463
Health & Personal Care $9,991,032 $11,729,976 $64,569,296
Supermarkets, Grocery $18,539,806 $24,223,385 $124,122,076
Full-Service Restaurants $5,197,565 $9,511,603 $66,430,830

OPPORTUNITY GAP

Clothing & Accessories $1,914,537 $10,823,062 $52,535,884


Electronics & Appliances $1,984,544 $5,385,624 $19,258,361
Furniture $2,523,181 $6,905,137 $26,091,438
Health & Personal Care ($1,774,984) $10,249,266 $25,226,248
Supermarkets, Grocery ($3,352,864) $15,831,832 $38,396,897
Full-Service Restaurants $8,656,744 $27,896,029 $88,301,716

WALKABLE SCORE 82
TRAFFIC COUNT 20,969
BROOKLYN

Brooklyn is known as Baltimore’s Southern Gateway. It


is located near Anne Arundel County along Governor
Ritchie Highway and is the southernmost neighborhood in
Baltimore City, with South Hanover Street, Potee Street and
East Patapsco Avenue as its main thoroughfares.

Conveniently located just minutes from downtown


Baltimore, Brooklyn enjoys easy access to the Harbor
Tunnel and the Beltway, the I-895 and I-95 corridors
as well as I-97, Fort Meade and BWI Thurgood Marshall
Airport. There is also a host of industry in the region,
mainly shipping ports, rail yards, and oil tanks.

AVAILABLE TAX INCENTIVES LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION

• Enterprise Zone Conveniently located near the Inner Harbor with


easy access to the Harbor Tunnel and the Beltway,
• EZ Focus Area residents can easily commute to major employment
and shopping areas.
• Grocery Store Tax Credit

BALTIMORE’S SOUTHERN
GATEWAY

This area combines the advantages of living near


the excitement of the Inner Harbor with a wide
variety of affordable housing, green spaces and
good neighbor friendliness associated with small
town USA.

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POPULATION ½ MI 1MI 2 MI

Total Population 5,309 19,064 42,489


Male 50.20%
47.71% 47.56%
Female 49.80%
52.28% 52.44%
Avg. Age (Male) 34.97 32.71 33.80
Avg. Age (Female) 35.82 34.96 36.18
Median Age (Male) 34.52 31.23 32.39
Median Age (Female) 34.61 33.09 34.26

HOUSEHOLDS

Household 1,846 6,711 15,422


Avg Household Size 2.86 2.83 2.74
Owner-Occupied 54.77% 46.12% 48.31%
Renter-Occupied 45.23% 53.88% 51.69%
Median HH Value $129,328 $139,159 $167,928

INCOME

Avg HH Income $67,146 $59,214 $58,313


Median HH Income $47,114 $42,984 $44,551
HH Income $35K-$49K 15.38% 15.32% 14.54%
HH Income $50K-$74K 19.07% 17.08% 18.27%
HH Income $75K-$99K 10.40% 11.21% 11.40%

CONSUMER EXPENDITURES

Clothing & Accessories $0 $392,708 $2,844,695


Electronics & Appliances $2,173,956 $3,107,593 $4,283,564
Furniture $831,903 $5,191,425 $10,172,954
Health & Personal Care $5,184,128 $14,855,504 $28,862,094
Supermarkets, Grocery $6,637,366 $24,409,368 $59,546,010
Full-Service Restaurants $4,239,831 $12,623,707 $35,442,880

OPPORTUNITY GAP

Clothing & Accessories $3,233,233 $10,523,666 $21,522,482


Electronics & Appliances ($1,073,087 $551,960 $4,079,997
Furniture 631,392 ($467,436) $517,322
Health & Personal Care ($803,490) ($35,153) $5,149,068
Supermarkets, Grocery $1,409,552 $2,959,411 $2,662,672
Full-Service Restaurants $3,353,741 $13,117,947 $23,564,719

WALKABLE SCORE 76
TRAFFIC COUNT 19,246
CANTON

As one of the hottest retail destinations in Baltimore,


Canton attracts both the younger crowd and the
young-at-heart. Its diverse group of residents jog,
walk, and bicycle along the waterfront promenade,
dine at one of the area’s many restaurants, shop at
Canton Crossing, and mingle at the Canton Dog Park.
Residents of Canton are attracted to its walkability,
sociability, recreational and outdoor amenities, wide
selection of restaurants, and lively nightlife.

Corporate Office Properties Trust is planning a mixed-


use $1 billion, 10-acre project called The Waterfront
at Canton Crossing, which will consist of office space,
hotel, retail and restaurants. Given its eclectic mix of
local merchants and a growing presence of national
retailers, Canton is a one-stop shopping destination.

CANTON CROSSING

Canton Crossing is a 326,000


square feet retail development, which
is anchored by Target, Harris Teeter,
and Michael’s. It will also be home to
Nordstrom Rack in Fall 2018.

CENTRAL LOCATION

Close to Patterson Park, Fells Point,


Highlandtown, Greektown and minutes
to Downtown.

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POPULATION ½ MI 1MI 2 MI

Total Population 11,673 32,747 91,068


Male 48.62%
49.89% 49.09%
Female 51.38%
50.11% 50.91%
Avg. Age (Male) 38.73 37.17 35.94
Avg. Age (Female) 38.75 37.28 37.21
Median Age (Male) 35.15 34.64 34.22
Median Age (Female) 34.15 34.00 34.31

HOUSEHOLDS

Household 6,051 32,747 91,068


Avg Household Size 1.90 2.09 2.28
Owner-Occupied 62.09% 54.32% 47.31%
Renter-Occupied 37.91% 45.68% 52.69%
Median HH Value $323,500 $284,888 $257,766

INCOME

Avg HH Income $133,928 $118,481 $98,583


Median HH Income $108,871 $93,932 $66,973
HH Income $35K-$49K 7.40% 8.58% 9.85%
HH Income $50K-$74K 11.14% 12.43% 12.99%
HH Income $75K-$99K 12.97% 12.33% 10.06%

CONSUMER EXPENDITURES

Clothing & Accessories $2,581,239 $14,700,135 $142,003,111


Electronics & Appliances $816,155 $2,365,575 $8,841,044
Furniture $6,911,689 $2,182,322 $9,843,459
Health & Personal Care $53,540,544 $74,737,926 $126,600,891
Supermarkets, Grocery $20,365,998 $47,307,994 $152,284,466
Full-Service Restaurants $50,360,992 $96,810,920 $364,135,810

OPPORTUNITY GAP

Clothing & Accessories $14,863,914 $26,444,339 ($52,539,706)


Electronics & Appliances $5,072,756 $11,438,935 $21,014,287
Furniture $7,717,599 $17,338,878 $30,966,562
Health & Personal Care ($38,331,716) ($37,271,549) ($36,880,749)
Supermarkets, Grocery $8,534,701 $24,151,357 $16,076,524
Full-Service Restaurants ($12,989,499) ($8,395,217) ($169,362,861)

WALKABLE SCORE 88
TRAFFIC COUNT 21,322
CHARLES VILLAGE

Charles Village is a distinctive, well-defined area in


North Central Baltimore City taking up nearly 45
city blocks. An active and diverse community with a
strong sense of self-identity, Charles Village has an
abundance of well-known cultural and educational
resources, such as the Johns Hopkins University and
the Baltimore Museum of Art.

The neighborhood includes several small commercial


districts and is within walking distance to the highly
popular Waverly farmer’s market. The Charles Village
Community Benefits District (CVCBD), covers a
100-block area with more than 14,000 people and
700 businesses.

JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY

One of the Charles Village’s defining features


is its proximity to Johns Hopkins University,
which is Maryland’s largest private employer.
Many of the university’s staff and students
live in the neighborhood, particularly in the
areas immediately adjacent to the campus.
As a result, Charles Village has attracted a
large population of artists and bohemians.

WYMAN PARK DELL

The Wyman Park Dell, a 16-acre public


park, is located on the eastern edge of
Charles Village, south of two City land-
marks, Johns Hopkins University and
The Baltimore Museum of Art.

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POPULATION ½ MI 1MI 2 MI

Total Population 13,640 37,923 137,584


Male 51.39%
49.16% 48.98%
Female 48.61%
50.84% 51.02%
Avg. Age (Male) 33.46 37.10 37.00
Avg. Age (Female) 34.03 38.77 38.90
Median Age (Male) 27.24 34.01 34.24
Median Age (Female) 28.70 35.26 35.24

HOUSEHOLDS

Household 5,671 17,004 56,299


Avg Household Size 1.90 2.01 2.16
Owner-Occupied 29.89% 40.61% 39.51%
Renter-Occupied 70.11% 59.39% 60.49%
Median HH Value $228,020 $205,022 $180,796

INCOME

Avg HH Income $73,991 $76,900 $72,001


Median HH Income $44,674 $48,512 $45,767
HH Income $35K-$49K 12.47% 12.59% 11.82%
HH Income $50K-$74K 15.48% 15.13% 15.77%
HH Income $75K-$99K 7.76% 8.73% 9.54%

CONSUMER EXPENDITURES

Clothing & Accessories $1,090,137 $3,217,144 $7,870,288


Electronics & Appliances $718,808 $5,589,050 $14,699,187
Furniture $115,911
$3,245,716 $5,958,336
Health & Personal Care $35,656,337 $61,874,480 $147,933,192
Supermarkets, Grocery $24,048,478 $81,288,400 $175,188,027
Full-Service Restaurants $32,268,122 $71,993,339 $190,670,104

OPPORTUNITY GAP

Clothing & Accessories $10,320,742 $30,204,397 $96,841,414


Electronics & Appliances $3,379,890 $6,203,606 $22,039,445
Furniture $4,431,191 $11,176,177 $38,745,808
Health & Personal Care ($24,444,528) ($25,257,265) ($25,264,328)
Supermarkets, Grocery ($2,539,838 ($14,194,533) $46,320,546
Full-Service Restaurants ($6,641,738) $4,160,295 $49,253,786

WALKABLE SCORE 91
TRAFFIC COUNT 22,089
DOWNTOWN

Baltimore’s Inner Harbor draws millions of visitors annually


to its attractions, shops, restaurants, and events; all
centered on its iconic waterfront promenade.

Downtown is the fastest growing neighborhood in


Baltimore – it ranks 12th in downtown population, 14th in
downtown employment, and 16th in average household
income. Dining and retail options abound from local
restaurants and boutiques to national and regional chains.

An abundance of attractions and entertainment choices


serve residents and visitors alike. The Baltimore Orioles
and Ravens also call downtown home.

INNER HARBOR ATTRACTIONS

Chesapeake Shakespeare Company

Maryland Science Center

National Aquarium in Baltimore

Port Discovery Children’s Museum

Power Plant Live

West Shore Park

PRATT STREET RETAIL

Downtown Baltimore is also home to a


number of large companies. Recent years,
Pandora Americas moved its headquarters
to downtown to join other corporations
such as Transamerica, Morgan Stanley,
and M&T Bank, to name a few.

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POPULATION ½ MI 1MI 2 MI

Total Population 7,461 43,314 145,442


Male 49.00%
55.01% 50.05%
Female 50.96%
45.10% 49.95%
Avg. Age (Male) 38.4 36.8 36.6
Avg. Age (Female) 37.8 37.1 37.4
Median Age (Male) 34.3 34.2 34.4
Median Age (Female) 32.6 33.4 34.1

HOUSEHOLDS

Household 4,361 19,880 65,025


Avg Household Size 1.56 1.80 2.09
Owner-Occupied 13.63% 24.29% 31.91%
Renter-Occupied 86.37% 75.71% 68.09%
Median HH Value $364,495 $280,056 $227,877

INCOME

Avg HH Income $73,261 $73,154 $67,899


Median HH Income $52,284 $47, 739 $42,788
HH Income $35K-$49K 10.92% 9.82% 10.08%
HH Income $50K-$74K 20.40% 15.77% 14.69%
HH Income $75K-$99K 9.76% 9.50% 9.22%

CONSUMER EXPENDITURES

Clothing & Accessories $7,526,912 44,099 147,461


Electronics & Appliances $3,179,198 54.90% 50.05%
Furniture $3,346,090
45.10% 49.95%
Health & Personal Care $8,261,853 36.8 36.6
Supermarkets, Grocery $15,689,311 37.1 37.4
Full-Service Restaurants $11,665,931 34.2 34.4

OPPORTUNITY GAP

Clothing & Accessories ($28,809,900) 19,880 65,025


Electronics & Appliances ($5,686,074) 1.80 2.09
Furniture $829,971 24.29% 31.91%
Health & Personal Care ($49,321,526) 75.71% 68.09%
Supermarkets, Grocery ($2,114,667) $280,056 $227,877
Full-Service Restaurants ($69,337,515) 34.2 34.4

WALKABLE SCORE 95
TRAFFIC COUNT 56,221
E. MONUMENT

East Monument Street is a designated Baltimore


Main Street community. A busy 12-block commercial
district located adjacent to the world-renowned Johns
Hopkins medical campus and surrounded by densely
populated neighborhoods.

A $2 million interior and exterior renovation of the


popular Northeast Market, a longstanding East
Baltimore Shopping destination and favorite lunch
spot of Hopkins employees, was recently completed.
While the market anchors one end of the commercial
district, to the north, construction of the $800 million
East Baltimore development initiative is underway.

AVAILABLE TAX INCENTIVES


THE NORTHEAST MARKET
• Enterprise Zone
The Northeast Market is a longstanding
• EZ Focus Area East Baltimore shopping destination and
favorite lunch spot of Johns Hopkins
• Grocery Store Tax Credit employees.

SMALL BUSINESSES THRIVE

East Monument Street has more than


170 neighborhood businesses as well
as some regional and national retailers,
including a Downtown Locker Room,
Baja Fresh and Starbucks. Most recently,
a Save-A-Lot opened on East Monument.

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POPULATION ½ MI 1MI 2 MI

Total Population 12,154 50,224 147,636


Male 45.98%
47.09% 50.02%
Female 54.02%
52.90% 49.98%
Avg. Age (Male) 32.98 34.01 36.46
Avg. Age (Female) 36.15 36.59 37.90
Median Age (Male) 30.82 32.17 34.38
Median Age (Female) 33.75 33.91 34.58

HOUSEHOLDS

Household 4,432 19,251 62,471


Avg Household Size 2.66 2.56 2.20
Owner-Occupied 32.47% 38.71% 39.06%
Renter-Occupied 67.53% 61.29% 60.94%
Median HH Value $173,377 $178,177 $209,984

INCOME

Avg HH Income $55,468 $64,369 $79,990


Median HH Income $31,031 $39,694 $51,318
HH Income $35K-$49K 11.64% 11.16% 10.95%
HH Income $50K-$74K 11.89% 13.00% 14.55%
HH Income $75K-$99K 6.63% 8.50% 9.74%

CONSUMER EXPENDITURES

Clothing & Accessories $3,082,329 $4,679,785 $118,447,070


Electronics & Appliances $334,138 $892,010 $18,826,553
Furniture $434,635 $1,332,293 $13,531,955
Health & Personal Care $8,221,951 $22,626,243 $249,882,880
Supermarkets, Grocery $21,947,423 $56,722,666 $253,183,153
Full-Service Restaurants $15,718,890 $45,053,582 $559,143,330

OPPORTUNITY GAP

Clothing & Accessories $4,119,436 $28,962,814 $6,069,801


Electronics & Appliances $1,986,284 $10,179,202 $23,025,991
Furniture $2,394,925 $12,687,178 $40,808,932
Health & Personal Care $652,079 $17,258,240 ($116,971,016)
Supermarkets, Grocery ($5,409,835) $17,407,802 ($6,652,223)
Full-Service Restaurants $332,319 $30,244,211 ($284,251,181)

WALKABLE SCORE 95
TRAFFIC COUNT 18,361
E. NORTH AVE.

East North Avenue includes the Station North


Arts District, a revitalized community offering art,
entertainment, and innovative eateries. It also
includes various civic and cultural institutions such as
Humanim, the National Great Blacks in Wax Museum,
Eastern District Courthouse and Maryland Institute
College of Art (MICA).

Key communities include Barclay, Oliver and South


Clifton Park, which are all neighborhoods experiencing
revitalization. Efforts are underway by Johns Hopkins
to connect its medical campus with their main
Homewood campus, which will make this corridor
even more vibrant.

Telesis Corporation has been working with the Barclay


community and other local stakeholders for the past
10 years to regenerate more than 20 city-blocks into
a beautiful mixed-income, rental and homeownership
community with retail and high-quality green space.

AVAILABLE TAX INCENTIVES THE NATIONAL GREAT


BLACKS IN WAX MUSEUM
• Enterprise Zone
With more than 200,000 visitors annually, the
• EZ Focus Area National Great Blacks in Wax Museum is the
nation’s first wax museum of African American
• Grocery Store Tax Credit history, which features prominent historical
figures. The museum will eventually expand
along the entire 1600 block of East North
Avenue.

THE NELSON KOHL APARTMENTS

A new eight-story, 103-unit apartment complex


featuring one-and-two-bedroom market-rate
apartments was recently completed in the Station
North. The project will also include an art gallery
and a street-level café and market.

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POPULATION ½ MI 1MI 2 MI

Total Population 9,290 33,308 158,620


Male 46.51%
46.00% 49.41%
Female 53.49%
54.00% 50.59%
Avg. Age (Male) 35.91 35.12 35.87
Avg. Age (Female) 39.27 38.56 37.66
Median Age (Male) 33.42 32.88 33.57
Median Age (Female) 37.11 36.11 34.47

HOUSEHOLDS

Household 3,380 12,540 63,907


Avg Household Size 2.74 2.62 2.26
Owner-Occupied 43.25% 37.58% 36.40%
Renter-Occupied 56.75% 62.42% 63.60%
Median HH Value $68,324 $88,892 $162,144

INCOME

Avg HH Income $43,990 $43,883 $65,212


Median HH Income $30,403 $29,898 $42,292
HH Income $35K-$49K 13.90% 13.80% 11.98%
HH Income $50K-$74K 12.93% 14.20% 14.99%
HH Income $75K-$99K 8.28% 7.03% 9.28%

CONSUMER EXPENDITURES

Clothing & Accessories $0 $1,060,295 $34,098,882


Electronics & Appliances $560,133 $1,537,969 $14,688,900
Furniture $370,263 $479,871 $9,492,114
Health & Personal Care $4,826,487 $16,568,598 $184,224,855
Supermarkets, Grocery $10,659,495 $39,993,794 $217,965,551
Full-Service Restaurants $5,771,193 $20,169,229 $304,662,257

OPPORTUNITY GAP

Clothing & Accessories $4,486,047 $15,875,126 $77,744,225


Electronics & Appliances $946,936 $4,117,857 $23,526,796
Furniture $1,427,594 $6,260,051 $37,275,253
Health & Personal Care $2,170,856 $8,322,412 ($53,635,698)
Supermarkets, Grocery $1,497,179 $4,118,777 $22,332,936
Full-Service Restaurants $5,005,748 $19,888,961 ($51,076,577)

WALKABLE SCORE 83
TRAFFIC COUNT 19,213
FEDERAL HILL

Federal Hill is a charming National Register Historic


District located within an easy walk of the Inner
Harbor, Downtown Baltimore, M&T Bank Stadium
(home of the Baltimore Ravens), Oriole Park at
Camden Yards, and Federal Hill Park. It has a vibrant
commercial corridor with unique local retail, restaurant
and entertainment options.

Recent activity in the neighborhood include the


Stadium Square project, which is a 3-block, $275
million development consisting of office, retail, and
residential construction. Nearby entertainment and
cultural attractions include Maryland Science Center,
Visionary Art Museum and the Horseshoe Casino.
Topgolf recently announced its new location in
Baltimore, which will be adjacent to the Casino.

FESTIVE FEDERAL HILL

The community is also home to a


number of popular festivals that draw
thousands of attendees, including the
Jazz & Blues Festival, Street Beat and
the Spring Block Party.

FOR THE FOODIE IN YOU

Federal Hill is a treasure trove of fabulous


restaurants, lively nightlife, unique
shops, art galleries, and the Cross Street
Market, a Baltimore institution housing
old-school sandwich counters, produce
stands, butcher shops, flower shops,
sweet shops, and a popular spot for
sushi, oysters, and beer.

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POPULATION ½ MI 1MI 2 MI

Total Population 12,805 26,173 108,367


Male 50.45%
50.21% 51.05%
Female 49.55%
49.79% 48.95%
Avg. Age (Male) 38.19 37.86 36.63
Avg. Age (Female) 39.39 37.75 37.57
Median Age (Male) 34.99 34.84 34.45
Median Age (Female) 35.17 33.91 34.06

HOUSEHOLDS

Household 6,640 13,925 49,712


Avg Household Size 1.92 1.87 1.99
Owner-Occupied 53.16% 44.06% 32.92%
Renter-Occupied 46.84% 55.94% 67.08%
Median HH Value $347,389 $319,795 $269,283

INCOME

Avg HH Income $137,938 $123,240 $87,386


Median HH Income $108,248 $93,168 $57,241
HH Income $35K-$49K 5.81% 6.89% 8.77%
HH Income $50K-$74K 11.84% 14.41% 14.26%
HH Income $75K-$99K 10.69% 10.77% 9.90%

CONSUMER EXPENDITURES

Clothing & Accessories $5,083,770 $56,594,830 $155,521,486


Electronics & Appliances $526,274 $6,322,907 $17,352,573
Furniture $4,233,620
$10,046,260 $16,071,717
Health & Personal Care $15,686,657 $95,615,465 $209,762,602
Supermarkets, Grocery $16,466,258 $85,018,455 $258,367,696
Full-Service Restaurants $129,459,842 $324,664,845 $531,583,026

OPPORTUNITY GAP

Clothing & Accessories $14,614,391 ($18,470,930) ($49,847,525)


Electronics & Appliances $6,118,420 $6,482,131 $18,035,754
Furniture $5,237,211 $7,700,899 $30,430,572
Health & Personal Care $1,888,368 ($62,138,669) ($105,664,229)
Supermarkets, Grocery $16,445,404 ($21,473,470) ($63,662,451)
Full-Service Restaurants ($87,322,890) ($243,475,183) ($302,480,140)

WALKABLE SCORE 95
TRAFFIC COUNT 29,184
FELLS POINT

This National Register Historic District and Baltimore Main


Street community features upscale restaurants and iconic
pubs, unique stores, three boutique hotels, the luxury
Sagamore Pendry Hotel, and a seasonal Saturday morning
farmer’s market. In addition to its scenic location, Fells
Point is within walking distance of the Johns Hopkins
medical campus, as well as Harbor East and Canton, two
of Baltimore’s premier waterfront communities.

Fells Point affords shoppers the opportunity to browse


for hip home décor, vinyl records, party dresses and
shoes, children’s toys and clothes, and inexpensive linens,
all within one of Baltimore’s most pedestrian-friendly
atmospheres. Fells Point’s watering holes and restaurants
appeal to residents and visitors alike.

Sagamore Pendry Hotel

TAKE THE SCENIC ROUTE

The Water Taxi connects Fells Point to


Harborplace and Downtown Baltimore
and the free weekday Harbor Connector
water taxi provides a convenient com-
muter route to Tide Point on weekdays.

BROADWAY SQUARE & MARKET

Fells Point’s Broadway Square was recently


renovated and paved with bricks, lined with
trees and beds of flowers, and lit with four-sid-
ed, 18th-century-style lanterns. The nearby
Broadway Market, one of the oldest public
markets in the country, will undergo renova-
tions, which include a façade upgrade and
outdoor pavilion.

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POPULATION ½ MI 1MI 2 MI

Total Population 11,143 34,314 129,371


Male 49.77%
49.51% 50.85%
Female 50.23%
50.49% 49.15%
Avg. Age (Male) 38.08 37.66 36.35
Avg. Age (Female) 37.12 37.74 37.33
Median Age (Male) 35.89 35.74 34.13
Median Age (Female) 34.00 34.49 33.92

HOUSEHOLDS

Household 5,737 16,866 57,140


Avg Household Size 1.90 1.98 2.10
Owner-Occupied 34.30% 45.30% 39.06%
Renter-Occupied 65.70% 54.70% 60.94%
Median HH Value $312,512 $323,967 $260,021

INCOME

Avg HH Income $120,202 $123,007 $91,602


Median HH Income $87,849 $91,319 $61,620
HH Income $35K-$49K 8.07% 7.10% 9.63%
HH Income $50K-$74K 12.97% 13.06% 13.99%
HH Income $75K-$99K 12.29% 10.66% 10.18%

CONSUMER EXPENDITURES

Clothing & Accessories $10,759,812 $101371,098 $166,321,664


Electronics & Appliances $2,627,095 $15,057,186 $18,751,257
Furniture $4,388,029 $6,748,039 $17,084,965
Health & Personal Care $13,556,119 $83,475,829 $239,475,583
Supermarkets, Grocery $41,459,564 $87,653,360 $249,945,667
Full-Service Restaurants $122,620,815 $276,077,064 $583,042,443

OPPORTUNITY GAP

Clothing & Accessories $4,849,061 ($7,573,432) $40,685,498


Electronics & Appliances $2,451,962 $4,924,482 $23,370,462
Furniture $2,432,724 $14,680,959 $38,977,508
Health & Personal Care ($171,469) ($55,678,005) ($115,287,989)
Supermarkets, Grocery ($16,187,176) ($3,297,116) ($16,576,302)
Full-Service Restaurants ($90,497,234) ($141,996,085) ($309,812,875)

WALKABLE SCORE 98
TRAFFIC COUNT 19,565
GOVANSTOWNE

Anchored by Belvedere Square, with its urban


marketplace, one-of-a-kind shops and restaurants,
and the historic Senator Theatre, Govanstowne
boasts proximity to three universities: Loyola
University Maryland, Notre Dame of Maryland
University, which are immediately adjacent to
Govanstowne, and Towson University located one
mile to the north.

Capitalizing on residents’ appreciation for fresh


produce and tasty fare from local small batch
producers, the Govanstowne Farmer’s Market
attracts more than 300 patrons each week and
continues to grow in season length and
customer base.

BELVEDERE SQUARE

Belvedere Square offers a dynamic mix


of retail shopping, dining, and convenient
service options. With more than 110,000
square feet of fashion apparel, fresh
flowers, home furnishings & designs,
restaurants and everyday services, and
a fresh market Belvedere Square is the
destination for shopping, dining,
and entertainment.

BMORE KITCHEN

BMore Kitchen, a food incubator,


recently opened to provide city’s food
entrepreneurs with the space and the
resources they need to grow their
businesses. It’s a 10,000 square foot
facility with a commercial kitchen, a 65-
foot hood line, an arsenal of equipment,
and the prep and storage space.

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POPULATION ½ MI 1MI 2 MI

Total Population 7,362 28,121 109,367


Male 44.58%
45.05% 46.34%
Female 55.42%
54.95% 53.66%
Avg. Age (Male) 37.65 35.39 36.76
Avg. Age (Female) 40.54 38.44 39.94
Median Age (Male) 35.95 30.62 33.22
Median Age (Female) 39.37 34.23 37.60

HOUSEHOLDS

Household 2,838 9,844 43,590


Avg Household Size 2.55 2.49 2.27
Owner-Occupied 62.16% 61.88% 58.28%
Renter-Occupied 37.84% 38.12% 41.72%
Median HH Value $191,903 $182,162 $199,181

INCOME

Avg HH Income $89,850 $93,976 $94,377


Median HH Income $57,848 $59,185 $62,197
HH Income $35K-$49K 9.02% 10.83% 11.42%
HH Income $50K-$74K 16.17% 16.47% 17.33%
HH Income $75K-$99K 12.05% 11.30% 11.07%

CONSUMER EXPENDITURES

Clothing & Accessories $14,631 $900,554 $6,587,771


Electronics & Appliances $596,879 $1,568,422 $6,123,743
Furniture $291,079 $731,466 $1,617,701
Health & Personal Care $7,733,439 $15,419,952 $101,961,361
Supermarkets, Grocery $2,194,182 $17,847,406 $219,505,321
Full-Service Restaurants $4,090,368 $27,267,005 $133,732,658

OPPORTUNITY GAP

Clothing & Accessories $6,139,237 $21,305,573 $91,847,779


Electronics & Appliances $1,514,882 $6,334,120 $28,932,153
Furniture $2,450,936 $9,017,899 $42,600,154
Health & Personal Care ($125,668) $11,364,378 $11,429,304
Supermarkets, Grocery $11,360,379 $30,120,814 ($14,961,351)
Full-Service Restaurants $9,910,433 $23,705,920 $92,008,479

WALKABLE SCORE 60
TRAFFIC COUNT 23,021
HAMILTON-LAURAVILLE

Located along Harford Road in Northeast Baltimore,


Hamilton-Lauraville is one of Baltimore’s Main Street
communities. The neighborhood has a wide variety
of single family homes in a leafy suburban-like setting
with tree lined streets and open parkland surrounding
the area.

Hamilton-Lauraville is a diverse community of


businesses and residents joining together to create
a thriving shopping and dining destination. It is
home to a bustling small business community where
residents own more than 25 businesses, including
book stores, restaurants, jewelry stores, coffee shops
and bakeries. Zeke’s Coffee, a local favorite, recently
expanded its retail store and added a small batch,
individual roaster.

MAIN STREETS

Surrounded by neighborhoods of stately


homes, pretty cottages, and colorful
gardens, the Hamilton-Lauraville Main
Streets offers a desirable array of
restaurants, taverns, small shops, and
cultural spots.

PROJECTS IN THE PIPELINE

Construction is currently underway for a


food incubator with a commercial kitchen
and community space, which will help
attract other businesses to the Main Street.
Other projects under construction include
a 16-unit modular apartment building and
a commercial property, which will provide
co-working spaces.

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POPULATION ½ MI 1MI 2 MI

Total Population 5,953 22,433 106,471


Male 46.97%
46.61% 45.96%
Female 53.03%
53.39% 54.04%
Avg. Age (Male) 39.70 37.93 36.62
Avg. Age (Female) 41.46 40.38 39.67
Median Age (Male) 40.42 37.20 34.64
Median Age (Female) 42.10 40.48 38.84

HOUSEHOLDS

Household 2,286 8,478 41,244


Avg Household Size 2.54 2.55 2.49
Owner-Occupied 73.97% 76.41% 61.95%
Renter-Occupied 26.03% 23.59% 38.05%
Median HH Value $182,385 $175,359 $159,647

INCOME

Avg HH Income $85,710 $82,845 $70,324


Median HH Income $70,048 $69,642 $56,547
HH Income $35K-$49K 11.42% 11.03% 13.46%
HH Income $50K-$74K 20.52% 19.76% 19.99%
HH Income $75K-$99K 16.67% 16.96% 13.76%

CONSUMER EXPENDITURES

Clothing & Accessories $162,382 $452,721 $6,036,505


Electronics & Appliances $107,239 $1,132,301 $2,943,273
Furniture $149,859 $432,906 $1,176,031
Health & Personal Care $1,859,485 $4,297,067 $79,169,560
Supermarkets, Grocery $9,613,263 $24,181,308 $98,309,024
Full-Service Restaurants $6,555,456 $15,218,837 $55,962,516

OPPORTUNITY GAP

Clothing & Accessories $4,403,111 $16,090,463 $66,799,064


Electronics & Appliances $1,543,109 $4,932,346 $23,316,269
Furniture $2,034,006 $7,530,059 $32,336,722
Health & Personal Care $4,093,974 $17,611,868 $19,133,436
Supermarkets, Grocery $1,176,580 $15,591,225 $79,694,218
Full-Service Restaurants $4,560,013 $25,497,519 $122,337,741

WALKABLE SCORE 78
TRAFFIC COUNT 21,610
HAMPDEN

No neighborhood says “Bawlmer” quite like north


Baltimore’s Hampden, a 19th-century blue-collar mill
town that has evolved into the epicenter of hipster
Baltimore kitsch.

Made famous for its starring role in John Waters’ films


and long known as the place where everybody calls
you “hon,” Hampden centers on 36th Street – known
to locals simply as the Avenue. You’ll find original shops
and an eccentric array of cafes mingling with the barber
shops and pharmacies that keep this neighborhood
authentic.

Singles and young families have discovered that


Hampden’s small town atmosphere, proximity to
downtown and entertainment options make it one
of the most desirable of Baltimore’s neighborhoods.
Dining options in Hampden are diverse as it is often
recognized as a hot spot for local foodies. The farm-to-
table movement has serious traction in Hampden, with
establishments creating mouth-watering meals from
locally-sourced goods.

HON FEST

Famous for Hon Fest, the annual Hampden


spring street festival is dedicated to the
beehive, cat’s-eye glasses and all
things “hon.”

THE ROTUNDA

The Rotunda is a mixed-use community


adjacent to the neighborhoods of Roland Park,
and near the campus of the Johns Hopkins
University. The $100 million redevelopment
project consists of retail, office, and residential
units. Patrons can experience CinéBistro, a
world-class “dinner and a movie” concept with
amenities such as reserved seating in over-
sized leather seats with reclining seat backs,
full-service, high quality dining & bar, and 4k
digital projection and 7.1 surround sound. 12
POPULATION ½ MI 1MI 2 MI

Total Population 7,766 27,579 117,246


Male 47.26%
48.62% 46.79%
Female 52.74%
51.38% 53.21%
Avg. Age (Male) 41.60 38.45 37.31
Avg. Age (Female) 43.40 40.35 39.51
Median Age (Male) 38.78 33.76 34.73
Median Age (Female) 40.35 36.17 36.36

HOUSEHOLDS

Household 3,870 12,661 49,132


Avg Household Size 1.97 1.91 2.19
Owner-Occupied 54.29% 46.26% 43.01%
Renter-Occupied 45.69% 53.73% 56.99%
Median HH Value $220,761 $240,497 $189,620

INCOME

Avg HH Income $88,401 $97,206 $76,647


Median HH Income $70,403 $64,039 $47,062
HH Income $35K-$49K 11.06% 10.62% 11.89%
HH Income $50K-$74K 17.42% 16.41% 15.05%
HH Income $75K-$99K 12.92% 10.47% 9.56%

CONSUMER EXPENDITURES

Clothing & Accessories $897,027 $1,693,721 $21,586,776


Electronics & Appliances $2,764,017 $5,664,551 $13,376,485
Furniture $257,384
$872,101 $5,474,213
Health & Personal Care $12,081,623 $42,109,752 $142,807,210
Supermarkets, Grocery $22,591,283 $53,038,471 $184,839,573
Full-Service Restaurants $27,792,060 $60,596,077 $147,495,715

OPPORTUNITY GAP

Clothing & Accessories $7,136,025 $27,989,748 $73,686,943


Electronics & Appliances $137,492 $4,970,866 $19,998,067
Furniture $3,589,848 $12,184,170 $35,675,335
Health & Personal Care ($3218686) ($11,956,134 $31,129,784
Supermarkets, Grocery ($6,522,002 $2,185,026 $15,543,007
Full-Service Restaurants ($8,927,328) $6,334,238 $70,017,181

WALKABLE SCORE 94
TRAFFIC COUNT 18,411
HARBOR EAST

Harbor East has its own distinctive atmosphere as


one of the region’s most compelling retail locations.
Located east of the Inner Harbor, Harbor East exudes
a chic and sophisticated vibe as it capitalizes on its
waterfront setting and easy access to I-83 with a
dynamic mix of upscale shops, restaurants, homes,
hotels, entertainment venues, and offices in an
inviting, pedestrian-friendly locale.

Within several blocks, one can get pampered at the


Four Seasons spa; catch a movie at the seven-screen
Landmark Theatres; see a classic film under the stars;
dine at one of the area’s 55+ restaurants; or work
off excess calories at the awarding winning MAC at
Harbor East gym. Shoppers can buy their groceries at
Whole Foods; freshen their wardrobes at one of many
apparel shops; buy unique housewares; or redecorate
their homes with the latest furniture and accessories.

COOL, MODERN, CHIC

In Harbor East, business people sit next


to hipsters at the latest fusion restaurant.
Independent films play at an arthouse theater
complete with a premium bar. Locally owned
boutiques mingle with well-known,
high-end storefronts.

HOME TO EXELON

Exelon is the parent company of Baltimore Gas


& Electric and America’s leading competitive
energy provider, doing business in 48 states,
DC and Canada.

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POPULATION ½ MI 1MI 2 MI

Total Population 7,774 35,539 139,281


Male 50.09%
49.96% 50.48%
Female 49.91%
50.04% 49.52%
Avg. Age (Male) 37.87 38.11 36.26
Avg. Age (Female) 37.03 38.38 37.32
Median Age (Male) 36.90 36.12 34.11
Median Age (Female) 34.09 34.85 33.93

HOUSEHOLDS

Household 3,786 17,267 61,957


Avg Household Size 1.99 1.91 2.10
Owner-Occupied 32.44% 42.17% 37.32%
Renter-Occupied 67.56% 57.83% 62.68%
Median HH Value $321,891 $333,533 $258,460

INCOME

Avg HH Income $116,708 $121,060 $88,532


Median HH Income $80,528 $88,780 $58,615
HH Income $35K-$49K 8.58% 7.30% 9.42%
HH Income $50K-$74K 13.13% 12.57% 13.91%
HH Income $75K-$99K 10.09% 10.48% 9.97%

CONSUMER EXPENDITURES

Clothing & Accessories $14,003,821 $60,666,634 $166,032,046


Electronics & Appliances $2,589,528 $5,587,312 $19,173,923
Furniture $4,894,856 $9,965,679 $16,413,050
Health & Personal Care $15,961,609 $76,973,467 $247,135,343
Supermarkets, Grocery $43,474,180 $77,361,534 $284,532,207
Full-Service Restaurants $188,449,123 $323,041,781 $598,482,113

OPPORTUNITY GAP

Clothing & Accessories ($3,876,783) ($13,986,723) ($33,067,092)


Electronics & Appliances $706,632 $9,929,397 $25,390,701
Furniture ($532,568) $11,361,171 $42,552,693
Health & Personal Care ($6,957,716) ($35,194,558) ($114,462,793)
Supermarkets, Grocery ($26,530,667) $901,315 ($35,549,938)
Full-Service Restaurants ($167,517,742) ($224,467,534) ($308,937,263)

WALKABLE SCORE 97
TRAFFIC COUNT 10,058
HIGHLANDTOWN

Highlandtown is a Baltimore Main Street community


nestled among some of the City’s finest assets and
institutions. To the west is Patterson Park, a 137-acre
urban oasis, and to the east is the Johns Hopkins
Bayview medical campus. It borders neighborhoods
of row homes as well as the waterfront enclaves
of Canton and Brewers Hill, where many young
professionals live.

Highlandtown is vibrant, creative, international and


eclectic. It is home to the Great Halloween Lantern
Parade, Maryland Traditions Folk Life Festival,
Highlandtown Gallery, Y:ART Gallery and the
Creative Alliance, which features a constant stream
of activities, including art exhibits, live music, and
even burlesque shows.

INTERNATIONAL FOODS

Highlandtown is the place to come for


authentic food options like Chicken Rico,
Matthew’s Pizza, Hoehn’s Bakery, Snake
Hill Tavern and Di Pasquale’s Italian
Marketplace.

NEIGHBORHOOD OF MAKERS

Designers, jewelry makers and puppeteers


work alongside coffee roasters, piñata mak-
ers and chefs. It is home to a muralist who
opened an international residency program,
a tech company inventing new phone apps
and sculptors creating custom bus shelters.

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POPULATION ½ MI 1MI 2 MI

Total Population 14,923 40,713 91,066


Male 50.60%
49.89% 48.55%
Female 49.40%
50.11% 51.45%
Avg. Age (Male) 36.22 35.59 35.76
Avg. Age (Female) 36.97 36.30 37.31
Median Age (Male) 34.05 33.78 34.00
Median Age (Female) 33.99 33.67 34.43

HOUSEHOLDS

Household 6,597 17,083 38,384


Avg Household Size 2.25 2.37 2.34
Owner-Occupied 61.74% 53.33% 46.91%
Renter-Occupied 38.26% 46.67% 53.09%
Median HH Value $262,769 $261,021 $226,795

INCOME

Avg HH Income $106,124 $103,491 $88,475


Median HH Income $85,890 $78,852 $57,057
HH Income $35K-$49K 10.60% 9.85% 10.93%
HH Income $50K-$74K 12.40% 13.04% 13.19%
HH Income $75K-$99K 12.04% 11.43% 9.59%

CONSUMER EXPENDITURES

Clothing & Accessories $5,680,492 $10,914,442 $139,606,154


Electronics & Appliances $1,598,113 $2,282,942 $10,895,087
Furniture $498,791
$3,500,618 $9,574,970
Health & Personal Care $25,107,355 $74,018,107 $124,110,992
Supermarkets, Grocery $16,604,488 $58,278,771 $175,457,440
Full-Service Restaurants $30,803,896 $88,894,178 $291,996,968

OPPORTUNITY GAP

Clothing & Accessories $10,195,254 $30,062,906 ($57,759,900)


Electronics & Appliances $3,857,489 $11,456,729 $16,453,292
Furniture $7,294,874 $15,632,078 $27,309,580
Health & Personal Care ($9,415,815) ($33,772,549) ($37,822,737)
Supermarkets, Grocery $13,334,459 $18,564,051 ($14,497,961)
Full-Service Restaurants $4,630,047 $588,578 ($111,922,549)

WALKABLE SCORE 95
TRAFFIC COUNT 21,822
JONESTOWN

Founded in 1732 Jonestown is one of Baltimore’s


most storied neighborhoods. Located in Southeast
Baltimore, the neighborhood is sandwiched between
Baltimore’s City Hall and Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Anchor institutions, including the Jewish Museum of


Maryland, Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland
African-American History & Culture, and Star-
Spangled Banner Flag House, as well redevelopment
of the Hendler Creamery building and Ronald
McDonald House, are bringing renewed energy to
the community. Jonestown’s proximity to Harbor East
and Harbor Point as well as easy access to public
transportation is helping to continue its transformation.

AVAILABLE TAX INCENTIVES


HENDLER CREAMERY
• Enterprise Zone
Hendler Creamery, which was the
• EZ Focus Area country’s first fully automated ice cream
factory, is being redeveloped into a $75
• Grocery Store Tax Credit million mixed-used project consisting of
20,000 square feet of retail & commer-
cial space and 296 residential units.

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE

Construction is well underway for new $30


million Ronald McDonald House on the
same block as the Hendler Creamery. The
development will total 60,000 square feet
and is expected to house 2,200 families
annually. Each year thousands of families
from all over Maryland, the U.S. and the
world come to Baltimore for its world-re-
nowned medical facilities and care.
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POPULATION ½ MI 1MI 2 MI

Total Population 10,317 36,885 136,063


Male 51.17%
48.21% 49.86%
Female 48.83%
51.79% 50.14%
Avg. Age (Male) 36.14 35.8 36.6
Avg. Age (Female) 36.15 37.4 37.8
Median Age (Male) 35.70 33.9 34.3
Median Age (Female) 33.77 34.4 34.4

HOUSEHOLDS

Household 3,990 15,594 57,770


Avg Household Size 2.09 2.28 2.17
Owner-Occupied 23.78% 26.71% 32.15%
Renter-Occupied 76.22% 73.29% 67.85%
Median HH Value $286,119 $133,674 $158,599

INCOME

Avg HH Income $83,771 $46,482 $60,135


Median HH Income $49,375 $28,420 $38,089
HH Income $35K-$49K 9.67% 10.79% 11.30%
HH Income $50K-$74K 11.70% 14.97% 15.39%
HH Income $75K-$99K 8.30% 7.20% 8.78%

CONSUMER EXPENDITURES

Clothing & Accessories $13,060,617 $23,606,096 $96,618,432


Electronics & Appliances $2,020,093 $8,969,183 $37,695,373
Furniture $4,015,867 $9,797,593 $41,678,164
Health & Personal Care $26,001,785 $31,603,595 $125,695,897
Supermarkets, Grocery $32,193,770 $58,554,552 $225,512,801
Full-Service Restaurants $108,468,613 $29,527,952 $125,332,749

OPPORTUNITY GAP

Clothing & Accessories ($4,601,016) ($2,953,330) $6,958,047


Electronics & Appliances $725,683 $2,602,046 $16,229,242
Furniture ($559,460) $6,899,187 $27,178,082
Health & Personal Care ($17,870,237) ($22,438,123) ($58,675,676)
Supermarkets, Grocery ($16,811,965) ($73,853,029) ($20,080,610)
Full-Service Restaurants ($90,755,298) ($28,083,190) ($185,676,914)

WALKABLE SCORE 93
TRAFFIC COUNT 53,482
LIBERTY HEIGHTS

Liberty Heights, located in Northwest Baltimore, is


a beautiful suburban golf course community with
easy access to downtown entertainment, all major
thoroughfares and public transportation. Large single
family homes with equally large back and front yards
are ideal for families and entertaining friends.

The streets are tree lined, quiet, with long-term home


ownership. Howard Park has walking paths, a public
golf course, both public and private schools and small
shops which support the casual country–like lifestyle
of its urban residents. The predominant housing
is large single family homes ranging from 3 to 13
bedrooms with yards averaging 7,000 square feet
or more, making it ideal to raise and maintain
multi-generational households.

AVAILABLE TAX INCENTIVES FOREST PARK GOLF COURSE

• Enterprise Zone The Forest Park Golf Course is one of


Baltimore City’s Classic Five Golf Courses.
• EZ Focus Area Originally a 9-hole facility, Forest Park, at
2900 Hillsdale Road, is now a combination
• Grocery Store Tax Credit of two styles and challenges. The original
course winds through a wooded landscape
and challenges even the most skilled players
with tight fairways, imposing trees and
hilly terrain.

SHOPRITE OF HOWARD PARK

ShopRite of Howard Park, which opened in


2014, is the city’s largest grocery store, bring-
ing healthier food options to a community that
had been without a full-service supermarket for
more than a decade.

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POPULATION ½ MI 1MI 2 MI

Total Population 4,995 21,648 78,343


Male 47.17%
45.43% 45.63%
Female 52.83%
54.57% 54.37%
Avg. Age (Male) 39.05 38.68 37.89
Avg. Age (Female) 43.32 42.58 41.90
Median Age (Male) 37.30 36.81 35.84
Median Age (Female) 44.84 42.85 41.70

HOUSEHOLDS

Household 1,845 8,329 30,343


Avg Household Size 2.64 2.56 2.54
Owner-Occupied 58.81% 53.87% 53.30%
Renter-Occupied 41.19% 46.12% 46.70%
Median HH Value $184,099 $169,190 $159,388

INCOME

Avg HH Income $59,095 $62,527 $59,566


Median HH Income $43,844 $45,470 $43,251
HH Income $35K-$49K 14.74% 14.92% 14.33%
HH Income $50K-$74K 15.88% 18.44% 16.55%
HH Income $75K-$99K 11.22% 10.55% 10.70%

CONSUMER EXPENDITURES

Clothing & Accessories $264,359 $869,724 $15,222,051


Electronics & Appliances $708,344 $2,590,936 $6,458,284
Furniture $0 $568,613 $6,705,808
Health & Personal Care $3,532,992 $17,992,719 $78,317,151
Supermarkets, Grocery $23,509,178 $42,683,235 $108,200,916
Full-Service Restaurants $1,681,673 $4,666,769 $70,960,523

OPPORTUNITY GAP

Clothing & Accessories $2,553,378 $12,568,436 $32,592,531


Electronics & Appliances $294,244 $2,089,572 $10,308,422
Furniture $1,262,592 $5,316,708 $14,342,768
Health & Personal Care $755,501 $1,627,864 ($8,470,127)
Supermarkets, Grocery ($16,079,190) ($8,658,229) $13,512,271)
Full-Service Restaurants $5,289,263 $27,888,822 $45,213,065

WALKABLE SCORE 74
TRAFFIC COUNT 12,744
LOCUST POINT

Located in South Baltimore, Locust Point is steeped


in not only history, but in community. A neighborhood
nestled at the end of a strategic peninsula, it is home
to Under Armour’s global headquarters complex
at Tide Point; the iconic Domino Sugar; and Fort
McHenry, the birthplace of our National Anthem.

Locust Point is a mix of some of the city’s oldest row


houses with new high-tech offices, luxury urban high-
rise living, and convenient shopping. The free Charm
City Circulator Banner route runs right through the
neighborhood making connecting to other part of the
city easy, and a new water taxi stop opened last year
near Domino Sugar.

Recreation opportunities include the Downtown


Sailing Center, Baltimore Museum of Industry, the
Locust Point Dog Park, the playing fields, tennis, and
basketball courts at Latrobe Park, as well as
bike lanes.

ANTHEM HOUSE

Anthem House, a $100 million, 292-unit luxury


apartment complex with ground floor retail
opened in 2017. Current and future retailers
include Amber, a craft beer and community
café with gastropub fare, Jazz Soju, and Bar
Method.

MCHENRY ROW

Phase three of the McHenry Row residen-


tial-retail development is under construction
with a new five-story, 85,000 square foot
office building and a new eight-story, 126-
room Courtyard by Marriott hotel. McHenry
Row is a 20-acre, mixed-use project, which
currently contains 474 apartment units,
300,000 square feet of commercial office
space, a Harris Teeter grocery store, and
other restaurants and retailers.
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POPULATION ½ MI 1MI 2 MI

Total Population 5,935 21,569 83,505


Male 49.49%
50.55% 50.29%
Female 50.51%
49.45% 49.71%
Avg. Age (Male) 38.15 38.26 36.86
Avg. Age (Female) 38.58 38.30 37.47
Median Age (Male) 35.98 35.29 34.52
Median Age (Female) 35.24 34.54 33.93

HOUSEHOLDS

Household 3,014 11,305 39,605


Avg Household Size 1.97 1.90 1.97
Owner-Occupied 70.01% 54.64% 41.67%
Renter-Occupied 29.99% 45.36% 58.33%
Median HH Value $340,979 $331,228 $294,713

INCOME

Avg HH Income $167,677 $145,087 $105,907


Median HH Income $132,735 $114,499 $75,655
HH Income $35K-$49K 49.49% 50.55% 50.29%
HH Income $50K-$74K 50.51% 49.45% 49.71%
HH Income $75K-$99K 11.31% 11.01% 10.70%

CONSUMER EXPENDITURES

Clothing & Accessories $60,579,839 $122,191,700 $155,721,355


Electronics & Appliances $3,589,096 $3,990,213 $15,600,717
Furniture $16,418 $7,592,882 $14,652,217
Health & Personal Care $4,865,109 $31,501,881 $197,777,059
Supermarkets, Grocery $11,129,831 $68,944,590 $220,805,701
Full-Service Restaurants $12,269,733 $234,476,749 $507,494,790

OPPORTUNITY GAP

Clothing & Accessories ($50,203,596) ($87,243,401) ($58,927,994)


Electronics & Appliances $2,898,922 $7,702,657 $16,858,872
Furniture $5,176,219 $9,192,005 $29,667,126
Health & Personal Care $4,072,201 ($1,573,579) ($108,105,652)
Supermarkets, Grocery $5,630,096 ($12,352,459) ($51,198,072)
Full-Service Restaurants $9,843,003 ($160,626,181) ($299,584,132)

WALKABLE SCORE 83
TRAFFIC COUNT 17,289
MARKET CENTER

Academic, medical, and cultural institutions are the


backbone of Market Center, a Downtown Baltimore
neighborhood with a dynamic university and artistic
flavor within easy walking distance of the Inner
Harbor. It is a National Historic District that is home
to the University of Maryland’s seven professional
schools and a graduate school, the University of
Maryland Medical Center, the Veterans Administration
Hospital, the Royal Farms Arena, the France-Merrick
Performing Arts Center, Everyman Theatre, and the
University of Maryland BioPark–to name a few.

The bustling atmosphere generated by this mix of


commerce, academia, culture, and tourism will only
intensify as there are plans for hundreds of millions
in investment in residential, retail, institutional, and
mixed-use development projects.

AVAILABLE TAX INCENTIVES HIPPODROME THEATRE


AT THE FRANCE-MERRICK
• Enterprise Zone PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

• EZ Focus Area The Hippodrome Theatre at the


France-Merrick Performing Arts Center
• Grocery Store Tax Credit provides world-class entertainment,
including touring Broadway shows,
dance, music, comedy and all the best
artists throughout the performing arts.

MIXED USE
DEVELOPMENTS ABOUND

Multiple mixed-use development projects


have been completed or are underway,
adding both workforce and luxury
housing to the area as well as vibrant
ground-floor retail.

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POPULATION ½ MI 1MI 2 MI

Total Population 11,985 47,792 152,521


Male 47.33%
53.11% 49.85%
Female 52.67%
46.89% 50.15%
Avg. Age (Male) 35.33 37.0 36.8
Avg. Age (Female) 35.60 37.4 37.9
Median Age (Male) 32.74 34.4 34.6
Median Age (Female) 32.02 33.6 34.5

HOUSEHOLDS

Household 6,646 21,997 66,649


Avg Household Size 1.73 1.83 2.12
Owner-Occupied 10.73% 19.02% 30.48%
Renter-Occupied 89.27% 80.98% 69.52%
Median HH Value $205,395 $208,227 $196,185

INCOME

Avg HH Income $59,918 $56,115 $62,244


Median HH Income $40,.383 $35,686 $38,804
HH Income $35K-$49K 11.98% 10.78% 10.98%
HH Income $50K-$74K 16.81% 16.06% 14.75%
HH Income $75K-$99K 8.94% 8.74% 8.86%

CONSUMER EXPENDITURES

Clothing & Accessories $14,593,806 $27,172,171 $111,788,972


Electronics & Appliances $6,649,883 $10,914,378 $43,792,110
Furniture $1,929,525
$12,766,059 $48,697,277
Health & Personal Care $63,673,133 $28,988,791 $143,305,250
Supermarkets, Grocery $44,821,075 $52,096,267 $257,782,804
Full-Service Restaurants $87,944,025 $36,855,447 $146,139,472

OPPORTUNITY GAP

Clothing & Accessories ($3,282,596) ($5,178,105 $9,213,878


Electronics & Appliances ($2,832,510) $8,567,418 $19,338,782
Furniture $92440233 $8,126,947 $33,206,090
Health & Personal Care ($53,160,117) ($8,849,050) ($84,911,516)
Supermarkets, Grocery ($21,122,969) ($19,759,164) ($35,435,292)
Full-Service Restaurants ($77,846,082 ($134,419,388) ($200,532,148)

WALKABLE SCORE 88
TRAFFIC COUNT 15,168
MIDTOWN

Midtown is a historic part of the city that is very


popular among the students at the University of
Baltimore, the Peabody and those who count on Penn
Station for commuting. Culture and entertainment
are prevalent in Midtown with the neighborhood
being home to the Lyric Opera House, The Joseph
Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, and the Baltimore Theatre
Project. There are many night clubs, bars, chain and
locally-owned restaurants that are great for a night out
with friends, a date or even for catching a Ravens or
Orioles game.

The University of Maryland Medical Center’s Midtown


Campus is a major anchor of the Midtown community.
At that location, the University of Maryland Medical
Center, in partnership with the University of Maryland
School of Medicine, is constructing a new 10-story,
200,000 square foot ambulatory care center that
will provide vital outpatient and care coordination
services. It is scheduled to open in 2019.

AVAILABLE TAX INCENTIVES MICA

• Enterprise Zone Maryland Institute College of Art has become


the leader in the education of artists and de-
• EZ Focus Area signers by fostering a community of talented,
creative individuals committed to redefining
• Grocery Store Tax Credit the boundaries of art and design and to
expanding their own vision and perspective
through rigorous study.

PENN STATION

Penn Station is served by Amtrak, MARC,


and the Maryland Transit Administration’s
light rail system; making it easy for
residents to commute to and from D.C.,
Philadelphia other parts of Maryland.
Recently, Amtrak selected Penn Station
Partners for a master development deal
that could result in up to 1.6 million of retail,
residential and office development in a
five-acre area around the station.
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POPULATION ½ MI 1MI 2 MI

Total Population 11,215 51,162 164,963


Male 49.46%
52.96% 49.36%
Female 50.54%
47.04% 50.64%
Avg. Age (Male) 41.01 37.51 36.41
Avg. Age (Female) 38.57 38.24 37.99
Median Age (Male) 38.46 35.27 34.19
Median Age (Female) 33.59 34.16 34.51

HOUSEHOLDS

Household 6,773 22,636 70,164


Avg Household Size 1.55 1.88 2.15
Owner-Occupied 15.12% 19.40% 30.41%
Renter-Occupied 84.87% 80.60% 69.59%
Median HH Value $254,544 $209,930 $173,192

INCOME

Avg HH Income $69,081 $58,810 $63,686


Median HH Income $49,787 $36,036 $39,467
HH Income $35K-$49K 8.25% 10.98% 11.46%
HH Income $50K-$74K 17.85% 14.68% 14.73%
HH Income $75K-$99K 13.01% 9.22% 8.57%

CONSUMER EXPENDITURES

Clothing & Accessories $278,157 $8,045,493 $47,663,625


Electronics & Appliances $548,691 $8,339,581 $22,460,557
Furniture $707,958 $4,408,960 $15,899,929
Health & Personal Care $22,129,068 $80,139,312 $249,416,703
Supermarkets, Grocery $12,218,101 $66,300,159 $304,217,923
Full-Service Restaurants $61,231,532 $113,980,067 $526,494,117

OPPORTUNITY GAP

Clothing & Accessories $12,006,011 $28,921,849 $72,993,678


Electronics & Appliances $3,715,656 $4,284,204 $18,703,710
Furniture $4,281,625 $10,373,164 $34,053,564
Health & Personal Care ($9,855,835) ($38,832,019) ($110,259,708)
Supermarkets, Grocery $10,445,466 $8,983,626 ($49,757,984)
Full-Service Restaurants ($34,100,938) ($31,316,613) ($254,180,709)

WALKABLE SCORE 90
TRAFFIC COUNT 22,261
MONDAWMIN

Mondawmin is perhaps the most diverse square mile


in Baltimore. It is a mixed community composed of
young professionals, retirees and just good
hard working folks, where each block has its
own character.

Mondawmin is home to a newly renovated


Mondamwin Mall, a pioneer urban shopping
mall, a new Shoppers grocery store, a successful
transportation hub, two colleges, Druid Hill Park,
and the Baltimore Zoo. Nearby professional and
college institutions include Urban Medical Institute,
Coppin State University, and one of two campuses of
Baltimore City Community College. The neighborhood
is five minutes by car from the nearest metro station;
the area is also served by the Maryland Transit
Administration’s shuttle bus.

AVAILABLE TAX INCENTIVES


MONDAWMIN MALL
• Enterprise Zone
Mondawmin Mall is conveniently located along
• Grocery Store Tax Credit the Metro Subway system and has an array of
clothing and accessories retail.

DRUID HILL PARK

Druid Hill Park is a 745 acre urban oasis


located in the heart of Baltimore City. Today,
the park is home to a number of attractions
such as large public pool, Druid Hill Reservoir,
Howard P Rawlings Conservatory, Jones Falls
Trail, and the Maryland Zoo.

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POPULATION ½ MI 1MI 2 MI

Total Population 4,681 24,137 119,000


Male 44.33%
45.37% 46.10%
Female 55.67%
54.63% 53.90%
Avg. Age (Male) 36.55 36.72 37.61
Avg. Age (Female) 40.10 40.25 40.51
Median Age (Male) 33.51 34.31 35.64
Median Age (Female) 36.76 38.51 38.43

HOUSEHOLDS

Household 1,669 9,234 48,331


Avg Household Size 2.42 2.53 2.38
Owner-Occupied 40.26% 45.16% 42.43%
Renter-Occupied 59.74% 54.84% 57.57%
Median HH Value $115,845 $101,005 $142,486

INCOME

Avg HH Income $50,605 $51,160 $59,791


Median HH Income $36,484 $36,735 $39,276
HH Income $35K-$49K 15.82% 15.09% 12.49%
HH Income $50K-$74K 15.58% 16.11% 15.42%
HH Income $75K-$99K 8.45% 8.72% 9.28%

CONSUMER EXPENDITURES

Clothing & Accessories $14,370,386 $15,105,590 $17,999,502


Electronics & Appliances $1,024,466 $1,251,576 $9,573,310
Furniture $345,590 $1,103,656 $6,323,205
Health & Personal Care $20,175,311 $33,977,889 $111,444,742
Supermarkets, Grocery $15,393,234 $33,450,031 $146,933,598
Full-Service Restaurants $8,112,848 $16,020,479 $95,355,350

OPPORTUNITY GAP

Clothing & Accessories ($11,993,878) ($1,805,342) $59,498,784


Electronics & Appliances ($183,095) $3,411,273 $17,264,949
Furniture $647,598 $4,530,248 $26,968,099
Health & Personal Care ($16,639,165) ($14,179,610) ($7,637,827)
Supermarkets, Grocery ($9,343,766) $839,753 $35,994,710
Full-Service Restaurants ($2,391,918) $16,120,127 $87,138,287

WALKABLE SCORE 82
TRAFFIC COUNT 33,450
MOUNT VERNON

Mount Vernon encompasses the best of what city


living has to offer. This lively neighborhood not only
serves as the cultural center of Baltimore, but as the
home to a diverse group of residents, businesses,
college students, young professionals, families, empty
nesters and commuters to Washington, DC.

Residents and visitors can enjoy a wide array of art


and entertainment. Mount Vernon is home to the
Walters Art Museum, the Maryland Historical Society,
Center Stage, Spotlighter’s Theater, the Peabody
Musical Institute, and the Enoch Pratt Library. Mount
Vernon is also considered one of Baltimore’s premiere
dining and nightlife locations with a large variety of
award-wining restaurants from fine-dining to ethnic
cuisine to coffee shops plus numerous bars and clubs
with live music and dancing.

MOUNT VERNON MARKETPLACE

On the ground floor of the newly redeveloped


520 Park apartments, Mount Vernon
Marketplace offers the finest, freshly prepared
artisanal foods with more than 14 purveyors
offering everything from gourmet cheese,
charcuterie, fresh local oysters & seafood,
noodles & dumplings, cold-pressed juices
and more.

CITY LIVING

Living spaces include single family Victorian


row homes, carriage houses, condominiums,
apartments in row homes, and mid
and high-rises.

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POPULATION ½ MI 1MI 2 MI

Total Population 18,744 46,785 168,288


Male 63.52%
53.38% 49.63%
Female 36.48%
46.62% 50.37%
Avg. Age (Male) 38.76 36.86 36.55
Avg. Age (Female) 37.93 37.56 37.85
Median Age (Male) 34.81 34.28 34.55
Median Age (Female) 33.04 33.22 34.43

HOUSEHOLDS

Household 8,003 21,443 73,102


Avg Household Size 1.42 1.78 2.14
Owner-Occupied 9.50% 15.17% 31.36%
Renter-Occupied 90.50% 84.83% 68.64%
Median HH Value $253,616 $223,166 $211,467

INCOME

Avg HH Income $66,715 $61,634 $72,429


Median HH Income $48,269 $37,135 $44,240
HH Income $35K-$49K 12.12% 10.00% 10.29%
HH Income $50K-$74K 18.44% 15.29% 14.32%
HH Income $75K-$99K 11.82% 9.30% 9.10%

CONSUMER EXPENDITURES

Clothing & Accessories $9,146,000 $24,972,596 $49,542,686


Electronics & Appliances $6,655,781 $11,803,165 $20,719,363
Furniture $1,505,230 $5,383,367 $19,691,512
Health & Personal Care $46,602,314 $126,947,185 $226,724,809
Supermarkets, Grocery $28,794,709 $73,450,091 $314,731,227
Full-Service Restaurants $84,844,282 $218,911,745 $563,635,550

OPPORTUNITY GAP

Clothing & Accessories $5,252,482 $11,474,888 $87,107,888


Electronics & Appliances ($2,726,057) ($3,365,040) $20,955,747
Furniture $4,192,879 $9,071,736 $38,231,401
Health & Personal Care ($33,249,395) ($89,070,885) ($77,898,879)
Supermarkets, Grocery ($3,594,372) ($3,223,616) ($40,446,421)
Full-Service Restaurants ($53,528,178) ($138,920,373) ($261,391,308)

WALKABLE SCORE 99
TRAFFIC COUNT 20,106
MOUNT WASHINGTON

Located in Northwest Baltimore, Mount Washington is


mostly residential with two commercial areas, Mount
Washington Village and Mount Washington Mill.

The Mount Washington Village, part of the eastern


section of the neighborhood, includes restaurants,
salons, clothing stores, specialty shops and even
a veterinarian. The Mount Washington Conference
Center and Hotel (owned by Johns Hopkins University)
and other professional offices are also located within
the village.

Across the Jones Falls from the village is the Mount


Washington Mill, a historic mill complex along the
Jones Falls reborn as a shopping center, which
includes a Whole Foods, Starbucks, Amazing Glaze
and Smith & Hawken.

MOUNT WASHINGTON MILL

The historic Mount Washington Mill,


located across the Jones Falls from the
village, is anchored by a Whole Foods
grocery store and home to Starbucks, as
well as other fine retailers.

ACCESSIBILITY

Despite its bucolic setting, Mount


Washington is immediately accessible
to Interstate 83 and only 15 minutes
from downtown. Mount Washington also
benefits from a light rail stop.

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POPULATION ½ MI 1MI 2 MI

Total Population 1,772 7,827 53,717


Male 46.45%
46.21% 46.33%
Female 53.55%
53.79% 53.67%
Avg. Age (Male) 43.75 40.91 37.78
Avg. Age (Female) 46.58 43.42 40.71
Median Age (Male) 45.50 40.66 35.98
Median Age (Female) 50.00 44.35 39.70

HOUSEHOLDS

Household 787 3,619 20,914


Avg Household Size 2.21 2.14 2.38
Owner-Occupied 72.43% 61.59% 61.72%
Renter-Occupied 27.57% 38.41% 38.27%
Median HH Value $401,585 $341,451 $308,044

INCOME

Avg HH Income $168,813 $147,919 $122,966


Median HH Income $127,780 $101,101 $80,474
HH Income $35K-$49K 4.07% 6.58% 8.56%
HH Income $50K-$74K 13.34% 16.94% 16.39%
HH Income $75K-$99K 11.82% 13.35% 12.69%

CONSUMER EXPENDITURES

Clothing & Accessories $509,848 $5,645,780 $13,533,128


Electronics & Appliances $75,641 $1,733,122 $7,282,662
Furniture $370,531 $5,444,151 $11,324,315
Health & Personal Care $382,346 $4,193,881 $39,099,917
Supermarkets, Grocery $18,592,791 $30,479,160 $118,646,138
Full-Service Restaurants $6,106,749 $14,269,263 $37,427,428

OPPORTUNITY GAP

Clothing & Accessories $2,289,555 $5,920,634 $44,439,624


Electronics & Appliances $869,881 $2,200,565 $12,671,444
Furniture $919,611 ($191,249) $15,048,030
Health & Personal Care $2,453,483 $7,557,989 $24,170,574
Supermarkets, Grocery ($13,639,541) ($9,772,341) ($5,738,589)
Full-Service Restaurants ($132,535) $10,681,975 $90,667,709

WALKABLE SCORE 55
TRAFFIC COUNT 16,823
OLDTOWN

Oldtown is a neighborhood in East Baltimore adjacent


to Jonestown and near the world-class Johns Hopkins
Hospital. Its proximity to downtown and

Currently, Baltimore City is engaged in active


discussion with private developers proposing a multi-
year redevelopment of 16 acres into a mixed-use,
mixed-income and pedestrian friendly community.

AVAILABLE TAX INCENTIVES RETAIL REVITALIZATION

• Enterprise Zone The City is working with developers to revitalize


this shopping area into a mixed-use community
• EZ Focus Area that will include retail and housing.

• Grocery Store Tax Credit

OLD TOWN NATIONAL BANK

Old Town National Bank is a three-story


historic loft building that has recently been
renovated into a Holiday Inn Express.

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POPULATION ½ MI 1MI 2 MI

Total Population 13,730 45,658 168,819


Male 68.11%
54.11% 49.81%
Female 31.90%
45.89% 50.19%
Avg. Age (Male) 35.49 36.96 36.45
Avg. Age (Female) 37.37 37.73 37.66
Median Age (Male) 33.96 34.48 34.42
Median Age (Female) 33.42 33.65 34.25

HOUSEHOLDS

Household 3,123 20,340 74,085


Avg Household Size 1.98 1.82 2.13
Owner-Occupied 13.90% 19.43% 34.67%
Renter-Occupied 86.10% 80.57% 65.33%
Median HH Value $180,847 $240,092 $236,195

INCOME

Avg HH Income $55,641 $68,044 $79,246


Median HH Income $28,170 $44,083 $50,246
HH Income $35K-$49K 7.68% 10.67% 9.95%
HH Income $50K-$74K 13.38% 15.43% 14.01%
HH Income $75K-$99K 7.33% 9.57% 9.56%

CONSUMER EXPENDITURES

Clothing & Accessories $7,751,239 $36,350,813 $151,360,464


Electronics & Appliances $2,788,406 $12,489,848 $20,635,091
Furniture $2,184,619 $7,737,126 $19,578,190
Health & Personal Care $29,619,480 $132,058,761 $249,930,210
Supermarkets, Grocery $7,972,349 $96,470,816 $330,034,930
Full-Service Restaurants $47,928,446 $346,545,431 $593,512,623

OPPORTUNITY GAP

Clothing & Accessories ($2,692,084) $479,468 ($4,434,630)


Electronics & Appliances ($1,128,143) ($38,887) $28,711,854
Furniture ($230,601) $7,187,420 $44,267,016
Health & Personal Care ($24,364,465) ($94,743,647) ($95,122,806)
Supermarkets, Grocery $1,952,510 ($26,921,389) ($42,838,940)
Full-Service Restaurants ($37,028,958) ($266,135,528) ($270,162,568)

WALKABLE SCORE 90
TRAFFIC COUNT 22,203
PENNSYLVANIA AVE.

The Pennsylvania Avenue Business District is at


the heart of the West Baltimore Historic District.
Strolling along Pennsylvania Avenue, one can follow
in the footsteps of great entertainers like Redd Foxx,
Cab Calloway, Ray Charles or James Brown, each
of whom once called “The Avenue” home as they
headlined at clubs and entertainment venues. This
neighborhood was once the epicenter of Baltimore’s
African American community.

The Avenue is one of eleven Heritage Areas


throughout the City, where volunteer rangers offer
guided tours celebrating the social, political, and
cultural achievements of local and national figures that
helped to shape the neighborhood, city and nation.
Another draw to the area is a popular recreational
facility called the Shake & Bake Family Fun Center,
which recently completed major renovations.

AVAILABLE TAX INCENTIVES THE AVENUE

• Enterprise Zone The Avenue Market first opened as Lafayette


Market in 1871. In 1996, after a complete
• EZ Focus Area renovation, this 34,000 square-foot market
was revived as the Avenue Market featuring a
• Grocery Store Tax Credit variety of products, including produce from local
growers, and scheduled family-friendly activities
for the community.

UPTON BOXING CENTER

The Upton Boxing Center has become a mecca


for local amateur boxing by developing state,
regional and national champions in youth and
young adult age groups. Participants in the na-
tionally recognized Upton boxing program come
from all over the region because of the tremen-
dous instruction, mentoring and camaraderie.

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POPULATION ½ MI 1MI 2 MI

Total Population 14,447 46,474 149,876


Male 45.64%
45.75% 49.45%
Female 54.36%
54.25% 50.55%
Avg. Age (Male) 35.09 36.22 36.54
Avg. Age (Female) 37.53 38.13 38.27
Median Age (Male) 32.84 34.23 34.24
Median Age (Female) 34.62 34.89 34.72

HOUSEHOLDS

Household 6,004 20,258 62,461


Avg Household Size 2.36 2.23 2.18
Owner-Occupied 26.43% 25.31% 30.10%
Renter-Occupied 73.57% 74.68% 69.90%
Median HH Value $135,091 $146,883 $139,104

INCOME

Avg HH Income $48,285 $52,605 $57,906


Median HH Income $25,623 $31,029 $36,729
HH Income $35K-$49K 10.79% 11.65% 11.91%
HH Income $50K-$74K 11.44% 13.58% 15.14%
HH Income $75K-$99K 6.53% 7.65% 8.68%

CONSUMER EXPENDITURES

Clothing & Accessories $371,970 $1,436,413 $46,807,038


Electronics & Appliances $788,707 $1,548,094 $19,647,623
Furniture $0 $928,015 $12,697,344
Health & Personal Care $10,196,576 $41,524,906 $230,986,290
Supermarkets, Grocery $13,821,664 $41,507,782 $280,450,723
Full-Service Restaurants $7,051,172 $36,446,158 $342,574,402

OPPORTUNITY GAP

Clothing & Accessories $8,292,174 $29,222,553 $53,557,757


Electronics & Appliances $2,063,403 $8,803,004 $14,682,096
Furniture $3,449,937 $11,325,345 $28,592,093
Health & Personal Care $1,307,496 ($2,555,424) ($109,293,796)
Supermarkets, Grocery $6,673,802 $28,195,230 ($60,032,439)
Full-Service Restaurants $12,618,150 $33,468,571 ($113,020,910)

WALKABLE SCORE 88
TRAFFIC COUNT 10,331
PIGTOWN

Located in Southwest Baltimore, Pigtown is a


Baltimore Main Street community. A historic,
pedestrian-friendly business district with a great
location, Pigtown sits within walking distance of Oriole
Park at Camden Yards, M&T Bank Stadium (home
of the Baltimore Ravens), the University of Maryland
Baltimore Campus and its BioPark, downtown, the
Inner Harbor, and Carroll-Camden Business Park.
Pigtown also boasts easy access to I-95 and the
Baltimore-Washington Parkway.

Residents and visitors alike look forward to the annual


Pigtown Festival, which draws more than 6,000
people lured by family-friendly music, food, arts and
crafts, and pigs running in the streets. Long-time
businesses such as Fraternity Federal co-exist with
newer ones such as Taste Creation Bakery. Mobtown
Ballroom attracts hundreds of people weekly to its
nightly dance classes.

AVAILABLE TAX INCENTIVES


THE B&O RAILROAD MUSEUM
• Enterprise Zone
This museum depicts the historical develop-
• EZ Focus Area ment of Pigtown and is intimately linked with
hallmark events of the Industrial Revolution in
• Grocery Store Tax Credit Baltimore, particularly the growth and devel-
opment of the B&O Railroad, the nation’s first.

SUSPENDED BREWING COMPANY

Suspended Brewing Company recently opened


its doors in Pigtown. Pigtown, along with many
other Baltimore neighborhoods, have attracted a
variety of craft breweries.

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POPULATION ½ MI 1MI 2 MI

Total Population 8,183 31,208 126,288


Male 50.18%
49.01% 50.18%
Female 49.82%
50.99% 49.82%
Avg. Age (Male) 35.7 36.1 36.4
Avg. Age (Female) 35.9 37.0 37.5
Median Age (Male) 34.2 33.9 34.2
Median Age (Female) 33.4 33.7 34.1

HOUSEHOLDS

Household 3,713 14,533 54,543


Avg Household Size 2.16 2.07 2.12
Owner-Occupied 38.34% 29.40% 31.04%
Renter-Occupied 61.66% 70.60% 68.96%
Median HH Value $168,929 $202,222 $189,989

INCOME

Avg HH Income $60,799 $64,390 $63,480


Median HH Income $46,183 $42,027 $39,857
HH Income $35K-$49K 9.54% 9.97% 10.62%
HH Income $50K-$74K 18.60% 16.44% 15.20%
HH Income $75K-$99K 10.66% 8.66% 9.02%

CONSUMER EXPENDITURES

Clothing & Accessories $4,687,736 $20,776,606 $93,241,692


Electronics & Appliances $1,366,965 $6,353,179 $18,178,259
Furniture $317,944 $7,359,478 $17,878,162
Health & Personal Care $8,691,033 $78,980,625 $184,175,878
Supermarkets, Grocery $51,932,264 $114,776,486 $286,507,979
Full-Service Restaurants $28,684,093 $155,955,679 $508,719,551

OPPORTUNITY GAP

Clothing & Accessories $2,329,908 $6,780,855 $8,280,802


Electronics & Appliances $1,009,392 $2,924,890 $15,988,508
Furniture $2,767,299 $4,405,589 $25,488,259
Health & Personal Care ($1,295,544) ($50,209,720) ($74,300,657)
Supermarkets, Grocery ($37,819,729) ($60,780,598) ($84,125,365)
Full-Service Restaurants ($12,965,487) ($95,168,048) ($284,082,254)

WALKABLE SCORE 94
TRAFFIC COUNT 50,956
PIMLICO

Located in Northwest Baltimore, the Pimlico business


district is notable as the site of the famous Pimlico
Race Track, one of Baltimore and the State of
Maryland’s most well-known landmarks and is the
home of the annual Preakness Stakes, the second
leg of the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing. The
residential neighborhood surrounding Pimlico is Park
Heights, which is a 1,500-acre community comprised
of 12 smaller neighborhoods that together contain
approximately 30,000 residents.

The City of Baltimore has acquired 62-acres in


the Park Heights neighborhood, which is primed
for redevelopment. Baltimore City’s Department
of Housing and Community is leading the major
redevelopment effort in this community and will
likely undertake a competitive Request for
Proposal process.

AVAILABLE TAX INCENTIVES


THE PREAKNESS
• Enterprise Zone
The Preakness Stakes is a flat thorough-
• EZ Focus Area bred horse race held on the third Sat-
urday in May each year at Pimlico Race
• Grocery Store Tax Credit Course. More than 140,000 attended
Preakness in 2017.

SINAI HOSPITAL

Founded in 1866 as the Hebrew Hospital


and Asylum, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore is a
Jewish-sponsored health care organization
providing care for all people. The hospital
recently completed a major expansion and
plans for increased capacity are ongoing.

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POPULATION ½ MI 1MI 2 MI

Total Population 8,799 28,571 82,566


Male 46.53%
45.61% 45.89%
Female 53.47%
54.39% 54.11%
Avg. Age (Male) 36.53 38.02 38.21
Avg. Age (Female) 40.05 42.18 42.39
Median Age (Male) 33.93 35.95 36.16
Median Age (Female) 38.71 42.19 42.14

HOUSEHOLDS

Household 3,087 10,802 33,418


Avg Household Size 2.77 2.56 2.42
Owner-Occupied 47.26% 51.71% 52.99%
Renter-Occupied 52.74% 48.29% 47.01%
Median HH Value $104,182 $128,176 $170,840

INCOME

Avg HH Income $50,180 $59,004 $73,635


Median HH Income $35,014 $39,766 $49,397
HH Income $35K-$49K 13.87% 13.29% 12.59%
HH Income $50K-$74K 14.25% 14.44% 16.19%
HH Income $75K-$99K 9.72% 10.39% 10.86%

CONSUMER EXPENDITURES

Clothing & Accessories $648,891 $747,623 $8,031,717


Electronics & Appliances $474,048 $3,842,152 $10,375,315
Furniture $1,249 $386,496 $3,504,921
Health & Personal Care $4,116,601 $27,400,118 $74,465,635
Supermarkets, Grocery $8,740,195 $21,338,815 $130,036,144
Full-Service Restaurants $9,005,887 $16,158,088 $64,852,831

OPPORTUNITY GAP

Clothing & Accessories $3,827,247 $16,237,619 $52,911,846


Electronics & Appliances $1,044,309 $2,034,810 $11,031,521
Furniture $1,846,594 $6,993,793 $23,797,647
Health & Personal Care $2,709,949 ($2,617,100) $6,591,861
Supermarkets, Grocery $3,214,984 $21,665,463 $11,042,022
Full-Service Restaurants $1,748,230 $24,701,951 $79,077,927

WALKABLE SCORE 82
TRAFFIC COUNT 37,763
WAVERLY

Waverly, a Baltimore Main Street community and a National


Historic District, is home to more than 100 businesses
and nonprofit organizations. Located on Greenmount
Avenue from East 29th Street to East 35th Street in North
Baltimore, the district is within an easy walk of Johns
Hopkins University and Union Memorial Hospital.

The culturally diverse neighborhood boasts of an active


community life with programming by the local YMCA and
newly renovated Waverly branch of the Enoch Pratt Library.
Waverly is also the home of the year-round 32nd Street
Farmers Market, a Baltimore institution, which attracts
shoppers from throughout the city every Saturday morning.

WAVERLY BRANCH OF
AVAILABLE TAX INCENTIVES ENOCH PRATT LIBRARY

• Enterprise Zone One of the five most-used branches in


the city, the Waverly Library underwent
• EZ Focus Area a $6 million renovation and expansion.
It now has state-of-the-art audio-visual
• Grocery Store Tax Credit equipment, 54 computers and a com-
munity meeting room that seats
175 people.

PEABODY HEIGHTS BREWERY

Founded in 2012, Peabody Heights is a


local incubator of independent craft beers,
which also does contract brewing.

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POPULATION ½ MI 1MI 2 MI

Total Population 15,395 41,940 136,794


Male 49.16%
48.54% 48.90%
Female 50.84%
51.46% 51.10%
Avg. Age (Male) 33.39 36.64 36.85
Avg. Age (Female) 35.17 38.79 38.81
Median Age (Male) 26.83 33.52 33.98
Median Age (Female) 30.22 35.57 35.06

HOUSEHOLDS

Household 6,213 17,687 54,998


Avg Household Size 2.03 2.15 2.18
Owner-Occupied 34.44% 41.78% 41.18%
Renter-Occupied 65.56% 58.22% 58.82%
Median HH Value $185,474 $171,308 $177,781

INCOME

Avg HH Income $71,730 $71,473 $72,726


Median HH Income $42,535 $44,603 $46,860
HH Income $35K-$49K 13.50% 13.29% 11.85%
HH Income $50K-$74K 14.62% 15.07% 15.94%
HH Income $75K-$99K 7.16% 8.54% 9.69%

CONSUMER EXPENDITURES

Clothing & Accessories $1,723,929 $2,495,808 $8,812,806


Electronics & Appliances $1,415,406 $3,616,256 $13,022,097
Furniture $115,911 $2,273,436 $5,350,090
Health & Personal Care $36,574,444 $55,598,052 $134,859,909
Supermarkets, Grocery $35,958,801 $70,016,679 $174,086,586
Full-Service Restaurants $28,982,754 $54,924,850 $186,312,708

OPPORTUNITY GAP

Clothing & Accessories $10,261,776 $30,549,787 $94,261,431


Electronics & Appliances $2,853,304 $8,017,942 $23,275,657
Furniture $4,776,778 $11,816,271 $38,728,743
Health & Personal Care ($23,838,866) ($17,277,061) ($13,730,754)
Supermarkets, Grocery ($12,055,062) ($275,294) $44,835,387
Full-Service Restaurants ($1,869,270) $20,961,625 $50,466,954

WALKABLE SCORE 93
TRAFFIC COUNT 21,784
W. BALTIMORE ST.

Anchored by University of Maryland BioPark to the


east and Bon Secours Hospital to the west, West
Baltimore Street has well-positioned assets for a
strong commercial corridor. It is within two blocks
from Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, I-95 & I-295,
and in close proximity to downtown, as well as
near three catalytic redevelopment projects - Lions
Brothers Building, Hollins Market, and La Cité
Central West.

West Baltimore Street is also surrounded by four


neighborhoods with a diverse range of residents and
income groups. Its available green spaces, existing
public market, and unique architecture help make
this a dynamic neighborhood hungry for increased
commercial activity.

AVAILABLE TAX INCENTIVES CENTER/WEST

• Enterprise Zone La Cité Development project known as


Center\West is a large scale redevelopment
• EZ Focus Area of 32.94 acres of land in the Poppleton
neighborhood of Southwest Baltimore. It is
• Grocery Store Tax Credit approximately an $800 million mixed-use
redevelopment, which will include affordable
and market-rate housing, hotels, a large
shopping center, offices, and public
green space.

UMB BIOPARK

University of Maryland Baltimore BioPark


offers a sophisticated laboratory and
office environment on the University’s
vibrant academic medical center campus.
A new building with Cambridge Innovation
Center as an anchor tenant is also in the
works.

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POPULATION ½ MI 1MI 2 MI

Total Population 11,445 40,421 140,505


Male 48.63%
47.99% 49.81%
Female 51.37%
52.01% 50.19%
Avg. Age (Male) 35.13 36.51 36.58
Avg. Age (Female) 35.94 37.82 38.01
Median Age (Male) 33.17 34.27 34.50
Median Age (Female) 32.75 34.09 34.52

HOUSEHOLDS

Household 5,408 19,378 60,406


Avg Household Size 2.01 2.00 2.14
Owner-Occupied 22.04% 22.12% 30.56%
Renter-Occupied 77.94% 77.88% 69.44%
Median HH Value $186,952 $185,298 $189,937

INCOME

Avg HH Income $62,393 $60,172 $69,589


Median HH Income $38,880 $35,968 $42,504
HH Income $35K-$49K 8.56% 10.72% 10.48%
HH Income $50K-$74K 15.37% 14.65% 14.53%
HH Income $75K-$99K 9.04% 8.15% 9.19%

CONSUMER EXPENDITURES

Clothing & Accessories $9,780,680 $22,876,333 $46,548,510


Electronics & Appliances $3,584,031 $10,017,297 $17,715,301
Furniture $1,714,306 $5,136,148 $19,029,474
Health & Personal Care $38,338,349 $94,417,961 $207,460,838
Supermarkets, Grocery $46,577,569 $125,001,249 $282,401,687
Full-Service Restaurants $62,375,110 $155,684,852 $515,543,297

OPPORTUNITY GAP

Clothing & Accessories ($468,291) $9,193,234 $62,850,140


Electronics & Appliances ($450,251) $798,053 $19,150,102
Furniture $2,083,348 $7,966,119 $27,262,551
Health & Personal Care ($28,707,847) ($58,638,639) ($85,386,592)
Supermarkets, Grocery ($28,227,862) ($59,200,295) ($58,859,157)
Full-Service Restaurants ($41,818,100) ($84,241,444) ($271,852,739)

WALKABLE SCORE 81
TRAFFIC COUNT 10,174
W. NORTH AVE.

West North Avenue, a significant corridor of Baltimore


City, hosts a concentration of multimodal public
transportation, and lies within proximity to major
institutions and learning centers – Coppin State
University and Maryland Institute College of Art.
This corridor is a gateway to key employment centers,
including the office campus at State Center and the
Central Business District.

North Avenue Rising is a transit project that supports


economic revitalization along this corridor through
increased mobility and to broaden access for residents to
economic opportunity throughout Baltimore. The project
proposes investment at various locations along North
Avenue including: sidewalk improvements, dedicated bus
lanes supported by transit signal priority, enhanced bus
stops, roadway repaving, and bikeshare stations.

AVAILABLE TAX INCENTIVES

• Enterprise Zone PICTURESQUE HOMES

• EZ Focus Area This mostly residential community


features two and three story brick row
• Grocery Store Tax Credit homes with large back yards.

THE PARKWAY THEATRE

An $18.2 million restoration of the 102-year-


old Parkway Theatre was completed recently
and the theatre is the new permanent home of
the Maryland Film Festival.

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POPULATION ½ MI 1MI 2 MI

Total Population 9,039 35,699 123,632


Male 44.81%
45.49% 46.10%
Female 55.19%
54.51% 53.90%
Avg. Age (Male) 35.44 35.66 36.75
Avg. Age (Female) 38.71 39.17 39.75
Median Age (Male) 31.78 32.73 34.52
Median Age (Female) 35.08 36.90 37.55

HOUSEHOLDS

Household 3,132 12,870 49,076


Avg Household Size 2.68 2.69 2.46
Owner-Occupied 47.80% 46.21% 41.43%
Renter-Occupied 52.20% 53.79% 58.57%
Median HH Value $82,375 $90,587 $119,050

INCOME

Avg HH Income $51,379 $48,414 $54,040


Median HH Income $38,248 $35,101 $35,781
HH Income $35K-$49K 16.32% 15.03% 13.06%
HH Income $50K-$74K 16.32% 16.11% 15.16%
HH Income $75K-$99K 10.19% 8.57% 8.66%

CONSUMER EXPENDITURES

Clothing & Accessories $164,097 $15,239,994 $19,151,869


Electronics & Appliances $0 $1,461,997 $7,500,530
Furniture $62,930 $800,330 $7,589,779
Health & Personal Care $860,903 $38,535,784 $98,057,302
Supermarkets, Grocery $5,437,154 $40,842,398 $135,594,448
Full-Service Restaurants $3,816,740 $20,425,014 $82,946,591

OPPORTUNITY GAP

Clothing & Accessories $4,496,512 $2,988,174 $54,676,011


Electronics & Appliances $1,643,373 $4,794,418 $17,877,276
Furniture $1,844,844 $6,739,133 $23,536,858
Health & Personal Care $6,124,663 ($11,101,963) $4,990,232
Supermarkets, Grocery $6,758,585 $7,291,286 $45,555,557
Full-Service Restaurants $7,467,292 $23,431,321 $91,923,472

WALKABLE SCORE 91
TRAFFIC COUNT 22,092
ARUNDEL PLAZA 
THE CAN COMPANY 
EASTPOINT MALL  EDISON HIGHWAY
MADISON PARK 
NORTHWOOD COMMONS  PARKWAY CROSSING 
YARD 56

OWN & OPERATE 6 MILLION SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE


OVER 1.3 MILLION SQUARE FEET OF DEVELOPMENT
CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION

AN ADDITIONAL 700,000 SQUARE FEET OF DEVELOPMENT


IN THE 2019-2020 CONSTRUCTION PIPELINE

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Baltimore Development Corporation would like to acknowledge and thank our sponsors
whose contributions have made this guide to Baltimore neighborhoods possible.

SPONSORS

MISSION STATEMENT

The Baltimore Development Corporation (BDC) is a non-profit


organization, which serves as the economic development agency for
the City of Baltimore. Our mission is to retain and expand existing
businesses, support cultural resources, and attract new opportunities
that spur economic growth and help create jobs. BDC serves as a
one-stop shop for anyone interested in opening, expanding or
relocating a business in Baltimore City.
Baltimore Development Corporation
36 S. Charles Street, Suite 2100
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 837-9305
www.baltimoredevelopment.com
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