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Moving to Baltimore, MD 21202

Downtown Baltimore's 21202 wraps around the Inner Harbor, Harbor East, Little Italy and Jonestown, with the central business district to the north. Living here usually means a high-rise condo, a converted office building or a historic rowhouse on a tight one-way street. The Metro SubwayLink stops at Charles Center and Shot Tower, and the free Charm City Circulator runs between neighborhoods.

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Baltimore, MD 21202 at a glance.

ZIP 21202, Baltimore city. Tap a card for the details.

Top picks near 21202

The most-reviewed restaurants and cafes within a mile and a half, on Google.

  • Fogo de Chão Brazilian SteakhouseMust visit

    Brazilian Restaurant · $$$ · 600 E Pratt St #102, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA

    4.7

    16,479 reviews · 0.6 mi

  • Thames Street Oyster HouseMust visit

    Seafood Restaurant · $$$ · 1728 Thames St, Baltimore, MD 21231, USA

    4.7

    3,048 reviews · 1 mi

  • EkibenMust visit

    Asian Restaurant · $ · 1622 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD 21231, USA

    4.8

    2,912 reviews · 0.8 mi

  • Picante Taco RestaurantMust visit

    Mexican Restaurant · 411 S High St, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA

    4.8

    1,671 reviews · 0.6 mi

  • Morning MugsMust visit

    Coffee Shop · $ · 15 W Hughes St, Baltimore, MD 21230, USA

    4.8

    515 reviews · 1.2 mi

  • Pickles Pub

    American Restaurant · $ · 520 Washington Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21230, USA

    4.3

    2,403 reviews · 1.3 mi

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Reported crime around 21202.

Reported incidents from police data. A map shows where they happened; numbers alone can't tell one block from the next.

3,855 incidents in 21202, 2025-10-21 to 2026-10-20

  • ViolentAbove average
  • PropertyAbove average
  • Other

Showing 1,146 incidents.

Source: Baltimore Police Department

Violent crimes

637

Above the U.S. rate

31.7 per 1,000 residents a year · U.S. 3.6

Property crimes

1,661

Above the U.S. rate

82.6 per 1,000 residents a year · U.S. 19.2

All reported

3,855

2025-10-21 to 2026-10-20

Same police data as the map. Violent and property follow the FBI's categories (simple assault, vandalism and fraud count as other). U.S. rates: FBI, Crime in the Nation 2023. ZIPs with shops or offices count incidents against residents only, so their rates read higher.

Life without a car around 21202.

Grocery stores and Metro stations near Baltimore, MD. Pick a store to see only that chain.

14 grocery stores and 0 Metro stations within 2 miles of 21202

  • Grocery store
  • Metro station

Nearest grocery stores

  • Streets Market222 N Charles St, Baltimore0.7 mi
  • Whole Foods Market711 S Central Ave, Baltimore0.9 mi
  • Save A Lot2509 E Monument St, Baltimore1.2 mi
  • Save A Lot1101 Pennsylvania Ave, Baltimore1.4 mi
  • Save A Lot2008 Maryland Ave, Baltimore1.5 mi
  • Safeway2610 Boston St, Baltimore1.6 mi

Nearest Metro stations

No Metro stations within 2 miles.

Source: USDA SNAP Retailer Locator and WMATA via DC GIS · supermarkets that accept SNAP; distances are straight-line from the center of 21202. Store icons are each chain's own website icon. Updated 2026-10-26.

Grocery stores within 1 mile

2

One or two nearby

Nearest: Streets Market, 0.7 mi

Nearest Metro station

25.6 mi

A short drive or bus ride

Greenbelt

EPA Walkability Index

16.2 / 20

Most walkable

Average of 27 Census block groups within about half a mile

The EPA National Walkability Index scores every U.S. neighborhood from 1 to 20 on connected streets, nearby transit and the mix of shops, jobs and homes: above 15 is among the most walkable places in the country, below 6 usually means driving for most errands.

The most popular places to eat near 21202.

The busiest restaurants within about a mile and a half of Baltimore, by number of Google reviews. "Must visit" means 4.6 stars or better from 1,000+ reviews.

  • EkibenMust visit

    Asian Restaurant · $ · 1622 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD 21231, USA

    4.8

    2,912 reviews · 0.8 mi

  • Fogo de Chão Brazilian SteakhouseMust visit

    Brazilian Restaurant · $$$ · 600 E Pratt St #102, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA

    4.7

    16,479 reviews · 0.6 mi

  • Thames Street Oyster HouseMust visit

    Seafood Restaurant · $$$ · 1728 Thames St, Baltimore, MD 21231, USA

    4.7

    3,048 reviews · 1 mi

  • Picante Taco RestaurantMust visit

    Mexican Restaurant · 411 S High St, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA

    4.8

    1,671 reviews · 0.6 mi

  • Pickles Pub

    American Restaurant · $ · 520 Washington Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21230, USA

    4.3

    2,403 reviews · 1.3 mi

  • Miss Shirley's Cafe, Inner Harbor

    American Restaurant · $$ · 750 E Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA

    4.5

    7,231 reviews · 0.5 mi

  • Blue Moon Cafe

    Breakfast Restaurant · $$ · 1621 Aliceanna St, Baltimore, MD 21231, USA

    4.5

    3,065 reviews · 0.9 mi

  • Kona Grill - Baltimore

    American Restaurant · $$ · 1 E Pratt St #103, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA

    4.2

    5,660 reviews · 0.8 mi

  • Barcocina

    Mexican Restaurant · $$ · 1629 Thames St, Baltimore, MD 21231, USA

    4.2

    2,977 reviews · 1 mi

  • Pratt Street Ale House

    Brewpub · $$ · 206 W Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA

    4.1

    3,217 reviews · 1 mi

  • Phillips Seafood

    Seafood Restaurant · $$$ · 601 E Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA

    4.5

    11,104 reviews · 0.6 mi

  • Tagliata

    Italian Restaurant · $$$ · 1012 Fleet St, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA

    4.5

    1,905 reviews · 0.7 mi

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The most popular coffee near 21202.

The busiest cafes and coffee shops within about a mile and a half of Baltimore, by number of Google reviews. "Must visit" means 4.6 stars or better from 500+ reviews.

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Schools within 5 miles.

Public and private schools from the U.S. Department of Education, closest first.

Elementary

68

Middle

67

High

42

Public / private

144 / 44

Closest schools

  • Eager Street Academy

    public · high · grades 06–12

    0.1 mi

  • ST FRANCES ACADEMY

    private · high

    0.2 mi

  • Johnston Square Elementary

    public · elementary · grades PK–05

    0.3 mi

  • THE LOYOLA SCHOOL

    private · elementary

    0.3 mi

  • Baltimore School for the Arts

    public · high · grades 09–12

    0.5 mi

  • Baltimore Design School

    public · high · grades 06–12

    0.5 mi

  • National Academy Foundation

    public · high · grades 06–12

    0.6 mi

  • Paul Laurence Dunbar High

    public · high · grades 09–12

    0.6 mi

  • TONG LE MONTESSORI SCHOOL

    private · elementary

    0.6 mi

  • Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School

    public charter · middle · grades PK–08

    0.6 mi

  • Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women

    public charter · high · grades 06–12

    0.6 mi

  • ST JOHN SCHOOL

    private · elementary

    0.7 mi

Source: NCES Common Core of Data and Private School Survey.

Weather and air in Baltimore.

Air quality

58 AQI

Moderate

Current reading

PM2.5

9.7 µg/m³

Over the EPA standard

EPA annual standard: 9 µg/m³

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Weather and air quality from Open-Meteo.

Who lives in 21202.

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-year estimates.

Population

20,115

Suburban
Median age

33.3

Mostly young

U.S. average 38.9

Household income

$59,098

Middle incomes

U.S. average $74,580

Home value

$268,400

Established market

U.S. average $281,900

Rent

$1,438/mo

City-level rents

U.S. average $1,402/mo

Own their home

22.9%

Mostly renters

U.S. average 64.7%

Bachelor's or higher

47.1%

Well educated

U.S. average 35.4%

Commute

28.5 min

Typical commute

U.S. average 26.4 min

How Baltimore city voted

Presidential elections, share of all votes cast in the county.

  • 2024Latest
    Harris
    84.6%
    Trump
    12.1%
    Other
    3.3%

    Nationwide: Harris 48.3%, Trump 49.8%

  • 2020
    Biden
    87.3%
    Trump
    10.7%
    Other
    2.0%

    Nationwide: Biden 51.3%, Trump 46.8%

  • 2016
    Clinton
    84.7%
    Trump
    10.5%
    Other
    4.8%

    Nationwide: Clinton 48.2%, Trump 46.1%

Source: MIT Election Data and Science Lab, County Presidential Election Returns 2000-2024. County-wide results, not this ZIP alone.

Moving to Baltimore 21202: what to know.

  • Baltimore rowhouse blocks are narrow, and curb space goes fast. Plan where the truck will stop, and ask neighbors to leave room on moving day if your block allows it.
  • Rowhouse stairs are steep and turns are tight, so big pieces sometimes come apart to fit. Tell us what's going up or down when you book.
  • Apartment and condo buildings usually ask for a certificate of insurance and a reserved freight elevator or loading dock time. Ask your building early, for both the old place and the new one.

Local moves in 21202 start at $240 for a 1-bedroom apartment and $780 for a 2-bedroom house. One flat rate, no deposit.

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FAQ

Baltimore 21202,
questions answered.

Straight answers about 21202, from the same public data as the report above.

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  • 21202 scores 16.2 out of 20 on the EPA National Walkability Index (most walkable). There are 2 supermarkets within a mile of the center of the ZIP; the closest is Streets Market, about 0.7 miles away.

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