Homes For Sale in Baltimore County
Classic Cape Cods and brick Colonials with easy access to Baltimore
Classic Cape Cods and brick Colonials with easy access to Baltimore
Everything you need to know about moving to Baltimore County: from classic Cape Cods and brick Colonials to the horse-country estates of Greenspring and Worthington Valley.
Your Complete Relocation Guide · Updated August 2026
five-star schools on the 2024-25 Maryland Report Card, more than any other district in the state for the second year running, according to Baltimore County Public Schools. The county's population has held essentially flat at an estimated 847,650 residents in 2025, making this a mature, well-established market rather than a growth story.
Baltimore County's overall cost of living tracks close to the national picture, but the range is wide: modest Cape Cods and brick Colonials in the county's older neighborhoods sit alongside multimillion-dollar estates in the Greenspring and Worthington Valley horse country.
Category | Baltimore County | National Avg |
|---|---|---|
Median Home Value | ~$349K | ~$372K |
Median Household Income | $91,768 | ~$80K |
State Income Tax | 2%-5.75% (plus county tax) | varies |
Poverty Rate | 9.3% | ~12% |
Owner-Occupied Homes | 66.4% | ~65% |
Baltimore County wraps around Baltimore City on three sides, so options range from walkable, urban-adjacent communities close to the city line to rolling horse-country estates well to the north. School zone and proximity to the I-83 and I-695 corridors are the two biggest factors shaping price.
$1M-$16M+
Rolling horse-country estates north of the Beltway, home to some of the county's largest private properties, equestrian facilities, and country clubs.
$1M+
A small, historic village in the Worthington Valley area known for large lots, mature landscaping, and some of the county's most significant custom estates.
~$1.1M-$1.3M median
A leafy, walkable community just north of the city line, long considered one of Baltimore County's most established and desirable addresses.
A well-established community along the I-83 corridor with a mix of established homes and newer luxury construction, close to shopping and the county's northern business district.
~$495K median
The county seat and home to Towson University, offering a walkable downtown core, county government offices, and a mix of housing types close to shopping and dining.
Newer development corridors on the county's northwest and north sides, with a mix of corporate offices, shopping, and family-oriented subdivisions.
Baltimore County has a humid subtropical climate with warm, muggy summers and cold winters. Being farther inland than the Chesapeake shoreline, the county's northern reaches see slightly colder winter temperatures and a bit more snow than areas right on the Bay.
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Baltimore County's economy is anchored by long-standing corporate headquarters and a deep healthcare and education sector, giving it a broader employment base than a single-industry suburb.
Baltimore County Public Schools serves more than 111,000 students and, on the 2024-25 Maryland Report Card, again led the state with the most five-star schools of any district, for the second consecutive year. The number of four-star BCPS schools has grown 82% over the past two years, and the number of five-star schools is up 21% over the same period. As with Anne Arundel, Maryland rates schools on a 1-to-5-star scale, so individual school ratings are the most useful comparison point.
Baltimore County surrounds Baltimore City on three sides, connected by I-83 running north-south and I-695, the Baltimore Beltway, circling the city. Washington, DC is a genuine option for a longer commute via I-95.
Drive times are estimates without traffic; the Baltimore Beltway (I-695) sees heavy congestion during peak commute hours, especially near the interchanges with I-83 and I-95.
Baltimore County is a separate jurisdiction from Baltimore City with its own police department, and the two have very different crime profiles. County homicides fell to 28 in 2025, a five-year low and a 49% decrease from 2021, with the Baltimore County Police Department reporting record clearance rates. Property crime, however, runs somewhat above both the state and national averages, so buyers should look at neighborhood-level data rather than city-wide headlines about Baltimore.
Category | Baltimore County | Comparison |
|---|---|---|
2025 Homicides | 28 (5-yr low) | Down 49% since 2021 |
Homicide Clearance Rate | 93% | Exceeds national average |
Property Crime vs. State & National | Somewhat above both | baseline |
Baltimore County's own attractions range from equestrian culture in the northern valleys to a walkable college-town core in Towson, with all of downtown Baltimore's museums and Inner Harbor just a short drive away.
Baltimore County's countywide numbers describe a stable, modestly appreciating market. Above that baseline sits a genuinely distinct luxury tier: horse-country estates in Glyndon and the Worthington and Greenspring Valleys that can run into the tens of millions, a segment the countywide median doesn't capture at all.
Whether you're searching for an estate property in Baltimore County or a well-priced Cape Cod near Towson, the details that matter shift a lot depending on which segment of this county you're in.
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The DAPO Group specializes in helping buyers and sellers navigate real estate across Baltimore County and the greater DMV, from classic Cape Cods to Greenspring Valley estates. Whether you need a team that knows every school zone or experienced partners for a significant estate purchase, we are here to help.
849,586 people live in Baltimore County, where the median age is 39.5 and the average individual income is $48,196. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Baltimore County, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Advantage Food Equipment, Royal Farm Stores, and Wing Squad.
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| Dining | 0.43 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 0.51 miles | 12 reviews | 1.9/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.57 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.59 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.69 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.43 miles | 10 reviews | 4.5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.47 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.47 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.51 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.57 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.57 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.61 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.74 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.85 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.87 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.45 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.48 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.48 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.57 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.62 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.8 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
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Baltimore County has 330,151 households, with an average household size of 2.51. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Baltimore County do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 849,586 people call Baltimore County home. The population density is 1,420 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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