21224 scores 14.7 out of 20 on the EPA National Walkability Index (above average walkable). There are 9 supermarkets within a mile of the center of the ZIP; the closest is The Market at Highlandtown, about 0.3 miles away.

How far is the nearest Metro station from 21224?

The closest Metro station to the center of 21224 is Greenbelt, about 26.4 miles away in a straight line.

How much does it cost to live in 21224?

In 21224, median rent is $1,740 a month and the median home value is $260,200, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2022 5-year estimates.

How much crime is reported in 21224?

Police reported 5,445 incidents in the covered part of 21224 between 2025-10-21 and 2026-10-20: 687 violent and 3,256 property crimes. The Safety tab maps where they happened.

How much does it cost to move to Baltimore, MD 21224?

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 21224

Canton, Highlandtown, Brewers Hill and Greektown fill 21224, running from Patterson Park east toward the city line. Canton's waterfront mixes converted cannery lofts and condo buildings with tight rowhouse blocks around O'Donnell Square, where parking a truck usually means a reserved spot. Boston Street and Eastern Avenue carry traffic toward downtown, and I-95 and the Fort McHenry Tunnel sit at the ZIP's edge.

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Baltimore, MD 21224 at a glance.

ZIP 21224, Baltimore city. Tap a card for the details.

Safety5,445incidentsreported in part of this ZIP in a yearSee the map
Walkability14.7Above average walkableEPA index, out of 20See the map
GroceryTrader Joe'sover 2 miWhole Foods1.8 miMOM's Organicover 2 miSee the map
RestaurantsComing soonSee the list
CafesComing soonSee the list
Schools148schoolswithin 5 miles · 120 public, 28 privateSee the list
Climate & AirComing soonSee the weather
People44,915residentsmedian household income $86,443See the data

Reported crime around 21224.

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

5,445 incidents in part of 21224, 2025-10-21 to 2026-10-20

Violent
Property
Other

Showing 1,429 incidents.

Source: Baltimore Police Department · covers about 76% of the ZIP; the rest is policed by departments that don't publish incident locations

Violent crimes

687

last 12 months, covered part of this ZIP

Property crimes

3,256

last 12 months, covered part of this ZIP

All reported

5,445

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 21224.

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

12 grocery stores and 0 Metro stations within 2 miles of 21224

Grocery store
Metro station

Nearest grocery stores

The Market at Highlandtown3801 Eastern Ave, Baltimore0.3 mi
Sprouts Famers Market3800 Boston St, Baltimore0.3 mi
Mercado Cinco De Mayo417 S Highland Ave, Baltimore0.4 mi
BJs Wholesale Club4701 O'Donnell Street, Baltimore0.5 mi
Harris Teeter3779 Boston St, Baltimore0.5 mi
Target Store3559 Boston St, Baltimore0.5 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 21224. Store icons are each chain's own website icon. Updated 2026-10-26.

Grocery stores within 1 mile

Plenty within walking distance

Nearest: The Market at Highlandtown, 0.3 mi

Nearest Metro station

26.4 mi

A short drive or bus ride

Greenbelt

EPA Walkability Index

14.7 / 20

Above average walkable

Average of 15 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 21224.

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 21224.

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.

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

Schools within 5 miles.

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

Elementary

Middle

High

Public / private

120 / 28

Closest schools

John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle
public · middle · grades PK–08
0.4 mi
Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #237
public · middle · grades PK–08
0.4 mi
ARCHBISHOP BORDERS SCHOOL
private · elementary
0.6 mi
Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #215
public · middle · grades PK–08
0.8 mi
Graceland Park/O'Donnell Heights Elementary/Middle
public · middle · grades PK–08
1.0 mi
Clay Hill Public Charter School
public charter · middle · grades KG–06
1.0 mi
Hampstead Hill Academy
public charter · middle · grades PK–08
1.0 mi
Claremont School
public · high · grades 06–12
1.2 mi
Patterson High
public · high · grades 09–12
1.2 mi
ST CASIMIR CATHOLIC SCHOOL
private · elementary
1.2 mi
Armistead Gardens Elementary/Middle
public · middle · grades PK–08
1.2 mi
Patterson Park Public Charter School
public charter · middle · grades PK–08
1.2 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 21224.

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

Population

44,915

City size

Median age

34.2

Mostly young

U.S. average 38.9

Household income

$86,443

Middle incomes

U.S. average $74,580

Home value

$260,200

Established market

U.S. average $281,900

Rent

$1,740/mo

City-level rents

U.S. average $1,402/mo

Own their home

61.2%

Mostly homeowners

U.S. average 64.7%

Bachelor's or higher

48.8%

Well educated

U.S. average 35.4%

Commute

29.2 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 21224: 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 21224 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 21224, from the same public data as the report above.

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21224 scores 14.7 out of 20 on the EPA National Walkability Index (above average walkable). There are 9 supermarkets within a mile of the center of the ZIP; the closest is The Market at Highlandtown, about 0.3 miles away.