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Pikesville, MD

Pikesville is a suburb of the Baltimore area, known for family-friendly neighborhoods and easy access to jobs.

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Population
41,194
+2.94% YoY
Median rent
$3,948/mo
Median home
$918k
Sunny days/yr
207
School rating
7.7/10
Walk score
55/100

Demographics

Historic trends & YoY changes

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Diversity index: 65/100

Job market

Median income$125,444
Unemployment2.7%
Job growth (yoy)4%

Top industries

GovernmentBiotechHealthcareDefense

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Walk & schools

School Rating

7.7/10

Based on public school performance, graduation rates, and college readiness.

Walk score55/100
Transit score34/100
Bike score39/100

Walk, Transit & Bike scores out of 100 (higher = more accessible). School rating out of 10.

Climate

Sun days scaled ÷10 for readability.

Safety

Violent crime index4.2
Property crime index13.2

Lower is safer (US avg ≈ 22 violent / 35 property).

Cost of living

COL index143.6

100 = US national average. Above average.

Best time to visit

Prime months

Apr–May–Jun, Sep–Oct

Shoulder
Jul, Mar
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Jan–Feb (cold)
Sun
Mixed skies
Rain
Moderate rainfall

Summers average 88°F, winters 30°F. moderate rainfall; mixed skies.

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