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As of the 2022 Census estimates, Baltimore City has around 570,000 residents: 30% White, 60% Black, 5% Hispanic, and 3% Asian, with a median age of 36 and about 53% female. Anne Arundel County, MD, has roughly 600,000 people: 65% White, 17% Black, 9% Hispanic, and 5% Asian, with a median age of 39 and a 51% female population. Both areas show growing diversity and stable gender ratios, with Anne Arundel tending slightly older and whiter than Baltimore.

Baltimore City’s median home price is around $210,000, with a homeownership rate of 42%, while Anne Arundel County’s median climbs to $442,000 and a 74% ownership rate. Median rents in Baltimore average about $1,400/month, compared to Anne Arundel’s $2,000/month. Baltimore offers rowhomes and condos in neighborhoods like Federal Hill; Anne Arundel features suburban single-family homes in areas like Annapolis. Both markets saw 2-4% price growth in the past year. Baltimore’s property tax rate is 2.248%; Anne Arundel’s is significantly lower at 0.94%.

Baltimore City features 150+ public schools, with a high school graduation rate of about 71% and roughly 28% adults holding bachelor’s degrees. In Anne Arundel County, there are 125+ public schools, graduation rates exceed 90%, and 39% of adults have bachelor’s degrees. Average school ratings in Anne Arundel are 7/10, while Baltimore City averages 3/10 (GreatSchools). Both offer adult education and magnet/STEM programs. School safety is a concern in Baltimore, with 62% feeling safe, whereas Anne Arundel’s safety perception rates near 80%. Educational resources are more robust in Anne Arundel overall.

Baltimore City and Anne Arundel, MD, feature diverse transportation options: about 21% of Baltimore City residents use public transit versus 4% in Anne Arundel County. The average commute is 33 minutes in Baltimore and 31 minutes in Anne Arundel. In Baltimore City, ~36% of households lack a vehicle, compared to ~7% in Anne Arundel. Major employment hubs include downtown Baltimore, the Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI), and Fort Meade. Infrastructure comprises I-95, MARC train service, Light Rail, and extensive bus routes, serving over 100,000 daily public transit riders in the region.

Baltimore City hosts major hospitals like Johns Hopkins Hospital and University of Maryland Medical Center, serving a diverse, predominantly Black (over 60%) population. Anne Arundel County, with 590,000 residents, has Anne Arundel Medical Center and several clinics. Baltimore reports higher uninsured rates (7–8%) versus Anne Arundel (~4%) and elevated chronic diseases (25% hypertension, 15% diabetes prevalence in adults). Healthcare access disparities persist, especially in Baltimore, despite over 20 hospitals and hundreds of providers in the region. Medicaid covers over 30% in Baltimore; cancer, heart disease, substance use, and asthma are common public health concerns citywide.