21231 scores 16.6 out of 20 on the EPA National Walkability Index (most walkable). There are 3 supermarkets within a mile of the center of the ZIP; the closest is Whole Foods Market, about 0.6 miles away.

How far is the nearest Metro station from 21231?

The closest Metro station to the center of 21231 is Greenbelt, about 25.7 miles away in a straight line.

How much does it cost to live in 21231?

In 21231, median rent is $1,637 a month and the median home value is $330,600, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2022 5-year estimates.

How much crime is reported in 21231?

Police reported 1,897 incidents in 21231 between 2025-10-21 and 2026-10-20: 278 violent and 939 property crimes. The Safety tab maps where they happened.

How much does it cost to move to Baltimore, MD 21231?

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 21231

Fells Point, Harbor East, Little Italy, Butchers Hill and Upper Fells Point are packed into 21231 along the eastern harbor. Cobblestone streets like Thames Street and narrow eighteenth- and nineteenth-century rowhouses sit a few blocks from Harbor East's high-rise condos with loading docks and elevator reservations. President Street feeds into I-83, and water taxis cross the harbor from several piers.

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Baltimore, MD 21231 at a glance.

ZIP 21231, Baltimore city. Tap a card for the details.

Safety1,897incidentsreported in this ZIP in a yearSee the map
Walkability16.6Most walkableEPA index, out of 20See the map
GroceryTrader Joe'sover 2 miWhole Foods0.5 miMOM's Organicover 2 miSee the map
RestaurantsComing soonSee the list
CafesComing soonSee the list
Schools172schoolswithin 5 miles · 138 public, 34 privateSee the list
Climate & AirComing soonSee the weather
People14,780residentsmedian household income $88,091See the data

Reported crime around 21231.

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

1,897 incidents in 21231, 2025-10-21 to 2026-10-20

ViolentAbove average
PropertyAbove average
Other

Showing 572 incidents.

Source: Baltimore Police Department

Violent crimes

278

Above the U.S. rate

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

Property crimes

939

Above the U.S. rate

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

All reported

1,897

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 21231.

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 21231

Grocery store
Metro station

Nearest grocery stores

Whole Foods Market711 S Central Ave, Baltimore0.5 mi
Safeway2610 Boston St, Baltimore0.7 mi
Save A Lot2509 E Monument St, Baltimore0.9 mi
Aldi Inc3250 E Fayette St, Baltimore1.1 mi
Mercado Cinco De Mayo417 S Highland Ave, Baltimore1.1 mi
Giant Food Store857 E Fort Ave, Baltimore1.3 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 21231. Store icons are each chain's own website icon. Updated 2026-10-26.

Grocery stores within 1 mile

Plenty within walking distance

Nearest: Whole Foods Market, 0.6 mi

Nearest Metro station

25.7 mi

A short drive or bus ride

Greenbelt

EPA Walkability Index

16.6 / 20

Most walkable

Average of 25 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 21231.

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 21231.

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

138 / 34

Closest schools

Wolfe Street Academy
public charter · elementary · grades PK–05
0.1 mi
CRISTO REY JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL
private · high
0.2 mi
City Springs Elementary/Middle
public charter · middle · grades PK–08
0.4 mi
NEW CENTURY SCHOOL THE
private · elementary
0.4 mi
The Crossroads School
public charter · middle · grades 06–08
0.6 mi
Paul Laurence Dunbar High
public · high · grades 09–12
0.6 mi
Patterson Park Public Charter School
public charter · middle · grades PK–08
0.7 mi
Tench Tilghman Elementary/Middle
public · middle · grades PK–08
0.7 mi
National Academy Foundation
public · high · grades 06–12
0.7 mi
William Paca Elementary
public · elementary · grades PK–05
0.7 mi
Hampstead Hill Academy
public charter · middle · grades PK–08
0.8 mi
TONG LE MONTESSORI SCHOOL
private · elementary
0.8 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 21231.

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

Population

14,780

Small-town feel

Median age

32.8

Mostly young

U.S. average 38.9

Household income

$88,091

Middle incomes

U.S. average $74,580

Home value

$330,600

Established market

U.S. average $281,900

Rent

$1,637/mo

City-level rents

U.S. average $1,402/mo

Own their home

35%

Mostly renters

U.S. average 64.7%

Bachelor's or higher

65.5%

Highly educated

U.S. average 35.4%

Commute

25.6 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 21231: 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 21231 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 21231, from the same public data as the report above.

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21231 scores 16.6 out of 20 on the EPA National Walkability Index (most walkable). There are 3 supermarkets within a mile of the center of the ZIP; the closest is Whole Foods Market, about 0.6 miles away.