21218 scores 14.9 out of 20 on the EPA National Walkability Index (above average walkable). There are 3 supermarkets within a mile of the center of the ZIP; the closest is Giant Food, about 0.2 miles away.

How far is the nearest Metro station from 21218?

The closest Metro station to the center of 21218 is Greenbelt, about 27.3 miles away in a straight line.

How much does it cost to live in 21218?

In 21218, median rent is $1,203 a month and the median home value is $220,900, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2022 5-year estimates.

How much crime is reported in 21218?

Police reported 4,093 incidents in 21218 between 2025-10-21 and 2026-10-20: 591 violent and 1,976 property crimes. The Safety tab maps where they happened.

How much does it cost to move to Baltimore, MD 21218?

Red Cat's local flat rates start at $240 for a 1-bedroom apartment and $780 for a 2-bedroom house. The price is set before moving day and doesn't change if the move takes longer. No deposit.

Moving to Baltimore, MD 21218

Home to Johns Hopkins' Homewood campus, 21218 spans Charles Village, Waverly, Abell, Oakenshaw and Guilford. Charles Village is known for its painted porch-front rowhouses, while Guilford has large single-family homes on landscaped streets. Charles and St. Paul Streets run north-south through the ZIP, Penn Station's MARC and Amtrak service is a short trip south, and I-83 sits along the western edge.

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Baltimore, MD 21218 at a glance.

ZIP 21218, Baltimore city. Tap a card for the details.

Safety4,093incidentsreported in this ZIP in a yearSee the map
Walkability14.9Above average walkableEPA index, out of 20See the map
GroceryTrader Joe'sover 2 miWhole Foodsover 2 miMOM's Organic1.5 miSee the map
RestaurantsComing soonSee the list
CafesComing soonSee the list
Schools192schoolswithin 5 miles · 143 public, 49 privateSee the list
Climate & AirComing soonSee the weather
People46,548residentsmedian household income $58,847See the data

Reported crime around 21218.

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

4,093 incidents in 21218, 2025-10-21 to 2026-10-20

ViolentAbove average
PropertyAbove average
Other

Showing 1,060 incidents.

Source: Baltimore Police Department

Violent crimes

591

Above the U.S. rate

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

Property crimes

1,976

Above the U.S. rate

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

All reported

4,093

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 21218.

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

9 grocery stores and 0 Metro stations within 2 miles of 21218

Grocery store
Metro station

Nearest grocery stores

Giant Food601 E 33rd St, Baltimore0.1 mi
Streets Market3117 Saint Paul St, Baltimore0.6 mi
Safeway2401 N Charles St, Baltimore0.9 mi
Lidl1504 Havenwood Rd, Baltimore1.2 mi
Save A Lot2008 Maryland Ave, Baltimore1.2 mi
MOM's Organic Market711 West 40th Street, Baltimore1.5 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 21218. Store icons are each chain's own website icon. Updated 2026-10-26.

Grocery stores within 1 mile

Plenty within walking distance

Nearest: Giant Food, 0.2 mi

Nearest Metro station

27.3 mi

A short drive or bus ride

Greenbelt

EPA Walkability Index

14.9 / 20

Above average walkable

Average of 22 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 21218.

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.

Restaurants for this neighborhood are being refreshed. Check back in a day or two.

The most popular coffee near 21218.

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

Middle

High

Public / private

143 / 49

Closest schools

Waverly Elementary/Middle
public · middle · grades PK–08
0.3 mi
Abbottston Elementary
public · elementary · grades PK–05
0.3 mi
Stadium School
public · middle · grades 06–08
0.3 mi
Barclay Elementary/Middle
public · middle · grades PK–08
0.4 mi
Baltimore City College
public · high · grades 09–12
0.4 mi
Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys
public charter · middle · grades 04–08
0.6 mi
Margaret Brent Elementary/Middle
public · middle · grades PK–08
0.7 mi
ST ELIZABETH SCHOOL
private · other
0.7 mi
MOTHER SETON ACADEMY
private · elementary
0.8 mi
Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High
public · high · grades 09–12
0.8 mi
The Reach! Partnership School
public · high · grades 09–12
0.9 mi
Cecil Elementary
public · elementary · grades PK–05
0.9 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 21218.

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

Population

46,548

City size

Median age

34.1

Mostly young

U.S. average 38.9

Household income

$58,847

Middle incomes

U.S. average $74,580

Home value

$220,900

Good value

U.S. average $281,900

Rent

$1,203/mo

City-level rents

U.S. average $1,402/mo

Own their home

48.7%

Mostly renters

U.S. average 64.7%

Bachelor's or higher

44.8%

Mixed backgrounds

U.S. average 35.4%

Commute

28.7 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 21218: 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 21218 start at $240 for a 1-bedroom apartment and $780 for a 2-bedroom house. One flat rate, no deposit.

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Straight answers about 21218, from the same public data as the report above.

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21218 scores 14.9 out of 20 on the EPA National Walkability Index (above average walkable). There are 3 supermarkets within a mile of the center of the ZIP; the closest is Giant Food, about 0.2 miles away.