Baltimore, the 17th largest and 9th most affordable city in the United States, is named "Charm City" for its residents' well established concern for the quality of life. Long considered a southern town, Baltimore owed much of its early growth and prosperity to its desirable location. It lays further west than any other major Atlantic port, endearing its harbor to shippers. Baltimore now ranks fifth among United States ports, with major railways and trucking lines carrying cargoes to and from docks as well as raw materials to the city's many factories.

Baltimore's economy and cultural life, in addition to its geography, influenced its local development. Baltimoreans tend to have roots in clearly identified neighborhoods, and this sense of local identification has helped counter the alienation associated with modern city life.

 Today, Baltimoreans take pride in their city, are eager to live and work  here, and take advantage of a city rich in culture and history. Influenced  by the talent of writers Edgar Allan Poe and H.L. Mencken, musician  James Hubert "Eubie" Blake and singer Billie Holiday, Baltimore continues  to grow, boasting one of the most remarkable transformations in recent  American history.

 Not only does Baltimore offer lots to see and do, it is centrally located on  the East Coast and is easily accessible via Interstate 95 and Amtrak.  Baltimore/Washington International Airport is seven miles away and  serves the region with frequent flights to other parts of the United States  and countries throughout the world.

You may consult the following web sites to obtain additional information on Baltimore, its neighborhoods, recreational opportunities, cultural activities, and relocation services.

www.baltimore-maryland.org
www.livebaltimore.com
www.bccenter.org/
www.ci.baltimore.md.us
 

Weather: Baltimore enjoys a relatively mild climate thanks to its proximity to the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, but there can be high humidity in summer with severe thunderstorms and hurricanes possible in late summer and early autumn. Rain fall averages 40 inches per year and snowfall around 22 inches with clear skies 29 percent of the time. Temperatures in January are 28 to 42 degrees Fahrenheit while in July you can expect 69 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit.

Population: 629,300

Neighborhoods: 200

Land Area: 74 square miles