Moving to Baltimore, MD 21220

Middle River and Bowleys Quarters share 21220, an eastern Baltimore County area of creeks, marinas and waterfront homes off Seneca Creek and the Middle River. Martin State Airport anchors the area, and the MARC Penn Line stops at Martin Airport station for commutes into Baltimore and Washington. Eastern Boulevard and MD 43 tie the neighborhoods to I-695 and I-95.

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Reported crime around 21220.

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

We don't have crime data for this ZIP. The police departments here don't publish where incidents happen. Our crime maps cover Washington, DC, Montgomery and Prince George's counties, Baltimore City and Prince William County.

Life without a car around 21220.

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

6 grocery stores and 0 Metro stations within 2 miles of 21220

  • Grocery store
  • Metro station

Nearest grocery stores

  • Geresbeck's Food Market2109 Eastern Blvd, Middle River1.1 mi
  • Food Lion1413 Fuselage Ave, Middle River1.2 mi
  • Walmart112 Carroll Island Rd, Middle River1.2 mi
  • Target1330 Martin Blvd, Middle River1.3 mi
  • Weis Markets165 Orville Rd, Baltimore1.7 mi
  • Costco Wholesale9919 Pulaski Hwy, Middle River1.8 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 21220. Store icons are each chain's own website icon. Updated 2026-10-26.

Grocery stores within 1 mile

0

You'll likely drive to shop

Nearest: Geresbeck's Food Market, 1.1 mi

Nearest Metro station

34.5 mi

A short drive or bus ride

Greenbelt

EPA Walkability Index

11.4 / 20

Above average walkable

Average of 5 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 21220.

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.

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The most popular coffee near 21220.

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

23

Middle

4

High

5

Public / private

30 / 4

Closest schools

  • Crossroads Center

    public · middle · grades 06–08

    1.1 mi

  • Chase Elementary

    public · elementary · grades PK–05

    1.2 mi

  • Martin Boulevard Elementary

    public · elementary · grades PK–05

    1.5 mi

  • Seneca Elementary

    public · elementary · grades PK–05

    1.5 mi

  • Hawthorne Elementary

    public · elementary · grades PK–05

    1.5 mi

  • Glenmar Elementary

    public · elementary · grades PK–05

    1.8 mi

  • Middle River Middle

    public · middle · grades 06–08

    1.9 mi

  • Vincent Farm Elementary

    public · elementary · grades PK–05

    2.2 mi

  • Victory Villa Elementary

    public · elementary · grades PK–05

    2.2 mi

  • OUR LADY OF MT CARMEL SCHOOL

    private · other

    2.2 mi

  • Middlesex Elementary

    public · elementary · grades PK–05

    2.3 mi

  • Stemmers Run Middle

    public · middle · grades 06–08

    2.6 mi

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

Weather and air in Baltimore.

Air quality

51 AQI

Moderate

Current reading

PM2.5

8.3 µg/m³

Under the EPA standard

EPA annual standard: 9 µg/m³

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Weather and air quality from Open-Meteo.

Who lives in 21220.

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

Population

42,652

City size
Median age

37.4

A mix of ages

U.S. average 38.9

Household income

$77,571

Middle incomes

U.S. average $74,580

Home value

$260,400

Established market

U.S. average $281,900

Rent

$1,561/mo

City-level rents

U.S. average $1,402/mo

Own their home

66.8%

Mostly homeowners

U.S. average 64.7%

Bachelor's or higher

26.4%

Mixed backgrounds

U.S. average 35.4%

Commute

31.2 min

Typical commute

U.S. average 26.4 min

How Baltimore County voted

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

  • 2024Latest
    Harris
    60.5%
    Trump
    36.2%
    Other
    3.2%

    Nationwide: Harris 48.3%, Trump 49.8%

  • 2020
    Biden
    62.3%
    Trump
    35.2%
    Other
    2.5%

    Nationwide: Biden 51.3%, Trump 46.8%

  • 2016
    Clinton
    55.9%
    Trump
    38.3%
    Other
    5.8%

    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 21220: what to know.

  • Townhouse and HOA communities often limit where a moving truck can park, and for how long. Check your HOA rules for both homes before moving day.
  • 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.
  • The Beltway, I-270 and I-95 make moving-day timing hard to predict. With a flat rate, traffic costs you time, not money.

Local moves in 21220 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 21220, from the same public data as the report above.

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  • 21220 scores 11.4 out of 20 on the EPA National Walkability Index (above average walkable). There are no supermarkets within a mile of the center of the ZIP, so most people drive to shop.

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