Livability Score

68
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
The MarketPlace at Sinai
Coffee Shop
Vent Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Artifact Coffee
Coffee Shop
Good Neighbor
Coffee Shop
Leaf Walk
Coffee Shop
Little Bird Coffee Bar
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Evergreen
Coffee Shop
Roland Park Bagel Company
Coffee Shop
PureRaw Juice
Coffee Shop
Island Vybz Nutrition
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Common Ground Bakery Café
Coffee Shop
Treehouse Cafe and Juice Bar
Coffee Shop
Dovecote Cafe
Coffee Shop
Kitsch
Coffee Shop
Good Part & Company
Coffee Shop
Alkimia
Coffee Shop
One World Cafe
Coffee Shop
Levering Cafe
Coffee Shop
Daily Grind
Coffee Shop
Cafe Los Sueños
Coffee Shop
Bird in Hand Coffee & Books
Coffee Shop
Barnes & Noble Café
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Woodberry Park
Theatre Arts
Amaranthine Museum
Museum
Bobcat
Attraction
North American River Otter
Attraction
Black-tailed prairie dog
Attraction
Marsh Aviary
Attraction
Alpaca
Attraction
Miniature Donkey
Attraction
Kunekune Pig
Attraction
Pepsi Sign
Attraction
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
Zoo
Bald Eagle
Attraction
Miniature Texas Longhorn
Attraction
Old Streetcar Bridge Abutment
Attraction
Brown bears
Attraction
White-Breasted Cormorant
Attraction
Northern Ground Hornbill
Attraction
African penguin
Attraction
Penguin Coast
Attraction
Caribbean Flamingos
Attraction
Sitatunga
Attraction
Southern White Rhinoceros
Attraction
Zebra
Attraction
Sulcata Tortoise
Attraction
Ostrich
Attraction
Food and Drink (4) D-
McDonald's
Fast Food
Hoffman's Liquor
Alcohol
Halal Foods
Fast Food
New York Fried Chicken
Fast Food
Peking Court
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Plaza Liquors
Alcohol
Joe's Place
Bar
Union Craft Brewery
Bar
The Charmery
Sweets
Baltimore Spirits Company
Bar
Auntie Anne's
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Bait Shack
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
My Desserts Diva
Sweets
Fitness (2) F
Lower Park Heights Multi-Purpose Center
Community Centre
Northwest Community Action Partnership Center
Community Centre
Liberty Recreation Center
Gym
Medfield Heights Recreation Center
Community Centre
Earth Treks
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
TouchPoint Baltimore
Community Centre
Roosevelt Park Recreation Center
Community Centre
Coppermine
Gym
Kol Torah
Community Centre
Saint Mary's Community Center
Community Centre
YogaTree
Gym
Coppermine Sports Center
Gym
Pure Barre
Gym
Salvation Army
Community Centre
CorePower Yoga
Gym
Club Pilates
Gym
Brick Bodies
Gym
Embody
Gym
St. Francis Neighborhood Center
Community Centre
Baltimore Yoga Village
Gym
Sandtown-Winchester Senior Center
Community Centre
Woodlawn Senior Center
Community Centre
Loyola University Maryland Fitness and Aquatics Center
Gym
Groceries (2) C-
ALDI
Grocery Store
Shoprite
Grocery Store
Harvest Fare
Grocery Store
Shoppers Food & Pharmacy
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
MOM's Organic Market
Grocery Store
Pĕkärä Bakery
Bakery
Cinnaholic
Bakery
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Dangerously Delicious
Bakery
Eddie’s of Roland Park
Grocery Store
International Food Market
Grocery Store
Eddies of Roland Park-- Bake shop
Bakery
Harmony Bakery
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Bonjour Bakery Cafe
Bakery
The Avenue Bakery
Bakery
Charm City Cakes
Bakery
Charles Street Market
Grocery Store
Giant Food
Grocery Store
Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Parks (35) A+
Lucille Park
Park
Hyde Park
Park
Penhurst Park
Park
C.C. Jackson Park
Park
Classen & Park Heights Park
Park
Pall Mall Playground
Park
Towanda Playground
Playground
Towanda Park
Park
Shirley Avenue Street Park
Park
Queensbury Park
Park
Pimlico ES Playground B
Playground
Edgecombe Circle ES Playground
Playground
Keyworth Avenue Park
Park
Pimlico ES Playground A
Playground
Pall Mall & Shirley Park
Park
Edgecombe Park
Park
Cottage Avenue Park
Park
Winner Avenue Park
Park
Woodberry Woods
Park
Belvedere & Sunset Street Park
Park
Greenspring Avenue Park
Park
Chelsea Terrace Park
Park
Westchester Park
Park
Woodberry Park
Park
Hanlon Park
Park
Shops (5) C+
Wabash Food Mart
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Obama 7 Mart
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Grand Beauty & Outlet
Hairdresser
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Hilltop Shopping Center
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Tiger Mart
Convenience Store
Carroll Mart
Convenience Store
Bexx Convenience Store
Convenience Store
Tiger Mart
Convenience Store
Stop One Grocery & Deli
Convenience Store
Hospital Gift Shop
Gift Shop
Aaron's
Furniture
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Roses
Discount Store
Cutlass
Bicycle
Medfield Dog Walkers
Pets
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Wild Things Gift Shop
Gift Shop
Ross
Department Store
Shoe Show
Shoes
Granny's
Convenience Store
Beauty Outlet
Beauty
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Chinquapin Park-Belvedere (A+)

2. Mondawin-Walbrook Area (A+)

3. Hamilton Area (A+)

4. Bayview Area (A)

5. Govans (A)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 27.9% take public transportation in Park Heights.
Public Transit Stops (158)
Stops & Stations A+
Dolfield Avenue & Fernhill Avenue Northbound
Bus Stop
Dolfield Avenue & Fernhill Avenue Eastbound
Bus Stop
Dolfield Avenue & Lewin Avenue Northbound
Bus Stop
Dolfield Avenue & Cold Spring Lane Far-side Northbound
Bus Stop
Dolfield Avenue & Ayrdale Avenue Eastbound
Bus Stop
Dolfield Avenue & Cold Spring Lane Southbound
Bus Stop
Cold Spring Lane & Metro Entrance Opposite Westbound
Bus Stop
Cold Spring Lane & Cold Spring Metro Station Eastbound
Bus Stop
Reisterstown Road & Lucille Avenue Mid-block Southbound
Bus Stop
Reisterstown Road & Lucille Avenue Northbound
Bus Stop
Cold Spring Metro Station Bay 1
Bus Stop
Reisterstown Road & Virginia Avenue Southbound
Bus Stop
Reisterstown Road & Manchester Avenue Northbound
Bus Stop
Reisterstown Road & Lewin Avenue Southbound
Bus Stop
Reisterstown Road & Virginia Avenue Northbound
Bus Stop
West Cold Spring
Transit Station
Cold Spring Metro Bus Loop
Bus Stop
Reisterstown Road & Oakmont Avenue Northbound
Bus Stop
Dolfield Avenue & White Oak Avenue Mid Northbound
Bus Stop
Cold Spring Lane & Daytona Avenue Westbound
Bus Stop
Dolfield Avenue & White Oak Avenue Eastbound
Bus Stop
Cold Spring Lane & Dayton Avenue Far-side Eastbound
Bus Stop
Belle Avenue & Dolfield Avenue Westbound
Bus Stop
Dolfield Avenue & Belle Avenue Northbound
Bus Stop
Reisterstown Road & Wylie Avenue Northbound
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
27.9% A+
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Riverside (A+)

2. Federal Hill (A+)

3. Hunting Ridge (A+)

4. Canton (A+)

5. Inner Harbor (A+)

cost of living A+

The cost of living in Park Heights is 91/100 - which is 23% lower than Maryland.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Greenmount East (A+)

2. Berea Area (A+)

3. Orangeville (A+)

4. Dundalk Cityside (A+)

5. Cherry Hill (A+)

crime F

Park Heights crime rates are 3,865 per 100k, which is 90% higher than Maryland
Property Crime
2,521 crimes per 100k D-
Violent Crime
1,344 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Cheswolde Area (A)

2. Roland Parl-Homewood-Guilford (C)

3. Chinquapin Park-Belvedere (C-)

4. Riverside (D-)

5. Upper Northwood (D-)

employment D-

The median income in Park Heights is $36,783 - which is 52% lower than Maryland.
Med. Household Income
$36,783 F
Unemployment Rate
9.2% F
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Roland Parl-Homewood-Guilford (A+)

2. Highlandtown (A+)

3. Greater Mount Washington (A+)

4. Chinquapin Park-Belvedere (A+)

5. Franklintown (A+)

health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (6)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Littleton B. Wyatt, Sr. Fire Station
Fire Station
Northwest Police Station
Police
Baltimore Fire Station 3
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Baltimore City Fire Department Engine Company No. 46
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Lamplight Inn of Baltimore by Priority Life Care
Nursing Home
ExpressCare at Sinai Hospital
Clinic
Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital
Hospital
Lifebridge Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
Hospital
Northern District Police Station
Police
Baltimore Police Department - Northern District
Police
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Baltimore Fire Station 1
Fire Station
Maryland Transit Administration Police Headquarters
Police
Baltimore Fire Station 20
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Dental Dreams
Dentist
Baltimore City Fire Department Walbrook Station
Fire Station
Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital
Hospital
Injury Treatment Center
Clinic
Adult Medicine Specialists
Clinic
Adonai (Alpha) Healthcare Solutions
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D+
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Berea Area (A+)

2. Cedonia (A+)

3. Charles Village (A+)

4. Downtown (A+)

5. Federal Hill (A+)

housing A-

Park Heights home prices are $98,165 - which is 66% lower than Maryland
Home Price
$98,165 F
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A C
Home Affordability
2.7x (home price to income ratio) A
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Inner Harbor (A+)

2. Howard Park (A+)

3. Fells Point (A+)

4. Fairfield Area (A+)

5. Grove Park (A+)

schools F

The Park Heights graduation rate is 74% - which is 15% lower than Maryland
School Test Scores
13% F
High School Grad. Rates
74% D-
Elementary Schools (8) A+
Callaway Elementary
Baltimore Junior Academy
Creative City Public Charter School
Kipp Harmony Academy
Dr. Nathan A. Pitts-Ashburton Elementary/Middle
Pimlico Elementary
Edgecombe Circle Elementary
Arlington Elementary/Middle
Liberty Elementary
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary
Bnos Yisroel
Grove Park Elementary
Hilton Elementary
Connexions: A Community Based Arts School
Windsor Hills Elementary
Gods Little Cherubs Elementary School
Gwynns Falls Elementary
Cross Country Elementary
Gateway School
Medfield Heights Elementary
K.A.S.A. (Knowledge And Success Academy)
Edgewood Elementary
Robert W. Coleman Elementary
Academy For College And Career Exploration
High Schools (2) C-
George W. F. Mcmechen
Forest Park High
Mesivta Neimus Hatorah
Bnos Yisroel
Kennedy Krieger School Greenspring Campus
Connexions: A Community Based Arts School
Bard High School Early College
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
Western High
K.A.S.A. (Knowledge And Success Academy)
Frederick Douglass High
Academy For College And Career Exploration
Independence School Local I
William S. Baer School
Coppin Academy
Fallstaff Elementary
Roland Park Country School
Bais Yaakov Eva Winer High School
Carver Vocational-Technical High
Gilman School
Islamic Community School
Universe Of Future Learning
Bais Hamedrash & Mesivta Of Baltimore
Pikesville High
The Community School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Inner Harbor (A+)

2. Jonestown (A+)

3. Cheswolde Area (A+)

4. Roland Parl-Homewood-Guilford (A)

5. Madison-Eastend (A)

ratings A+

Park Heights has an overall rating of 88% from 2 reviews.
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From AreaVibes A+
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Canton (A+)

2. Park Heights (A+)

3. Riverside (A+)

4. Cheswolde Area (A+)

5. Reservoir Hill-Bolton Hill Area (A+)

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Park Heights Area Facts

  • Park Heights has a Livability Score of 68/100, which is considered good
  • Park Heights crime rates are 20% lower than the Baltimore average
  • Cost of living in Park Heights is 10% lower than the Baltimore average

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      C Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Park Heights? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Lucille Park
      Hyde Park
      Penhurst Park
      C.C. Jackson Park
      Classen & Park Heights Park
      Pall Mall Playground
      Towanda Playground
      Towanda Park

      Entertainment

      Woodberry Park
      Amaranthine Museum
      Bobcat
      North American River Otter
      Black-tailed prairie dog
      Marsh Aviary
      Alpaca
      Miniature Donkey

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Hoffman's Liquor
      Halal Foods
      New York Fried Chicken
      Peking Court
      McDonald's
      Subway
      Dunkin'

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Park Heights? Of all people who commute, 27.9% take public transportation in Park Heights.
      Drive to Work
      55%

      19% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      28%

      19% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Park Heights? The cost of living in Park Heights is 91/100 - which is 23% lower than Maryland.
      Park Heights
      91

      9% less expensive than average

      Baltimore
      102

      2% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Park Heights? Park Heights crime rates are 3,865, which are 90% higher than Maryland
      Total Crime
      3,865 per 100k people

      66% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 26

      66% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -22%

      Year over year crime is down

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in Park Heights? The median income in Park Heights is $36,783 which is 52% lower than Maryland.
      Median household income
      $36,78334% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $17,72741% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      9%

      97% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Park Heights a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Former Gundry/Glass Hospital (Grand Gundry Sanitarium)
      Kennedy Krieger Institute
      Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
      MedStar Harbor Hospital
      MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital
      Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
      Mercy Medical Center
      Johns Hopkins Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Rite Aid
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Patterson Park Pharmacy & Compounding
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      Leight Medical Group
      Injury Treatment Center of Maryland
      Johns Hopkins Community Physicians
      Deaf Addiction Services at Maryland
      Maryland Personal Physicians
      My Life Behavioral Health Systems LLC
      Cohen & Pushkin, M.D., P.A.
      Saint Paul & Biddle Medical Associates

      A- Housing

      What are Park Heights home prices? Park Heights home prices are $98,165 - which is 66% lower than Maryland
      Median home value
      $98,16547% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $80016% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      48%

      25% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Park Heights have good schools? The Park Heights graduation rate is 74% - which is 15% lower than Maryland
      High school grad. rates
      74%

      11% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      13%

      74% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Park Heights a good place to live? Park Heights has an overall rating of 88% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      88%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      88%

      2 total surveys

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