Hi ladies,
My DH has a possible job opportunity in Baltimore. It's really in the early stages, but it doesn't keep me from wondering about finding a place to live.
Does anyone have suggestions on areas to consider or stay away from?
Thanks!
Shannon
Re: NBR: Possible relocation to Baltimore
You may want to take this question over to the Baltimore Board on The Nest. It's a little more active and this question came up recently and got lots of responses from various ladies (not that the ladies here aren't helpful, it just seems to be quieter).
Things to consider, whether you keep the question here or post it there:
Do you know where in Baltimore his job would be?
Are you interested in city, suburbs, or more rural?
Thanks, I will do that as well.
He would be working on N. Calvert Street (Baltimore Sun) and I only know that from looking online. I have no idea where that is compared to anything else.
I would probably say the suburbs, but am not 100% sure.
I appreciate your help!
Avoid: Dundalk, Arbutas, Landsdowne, Security...places that are family friendly and have good school districts: Howard County (Ellicott City), Catonsville (Baltimore County)-a south of the city... Perry Hall (Baltimore County), Bel Air (a bit further from the city-45 min but I've love living in Harford County and don't mind the commute)-all north of the city.
When we looked for places keep in mind the closer you are to Baltimore and/or DC the more expensive it is...we kept north of the city and found it more affordable which is why we chose Bel Air/Forest Hill...GREAT school system and is worth the extra miles to Baltimore.
let me know if you have any more ?'s!
The Sun is on the north side of the city, so you may want to look in the northern suburbs. I would suggest:
Northern Baltimore County: Cockeysville, Towson, Perry Hall, Nottingham, White Marsh
Western Harford County: Jarretsvillle, Abingdon, Bel Air
Eastern Carroll County: Hampstead, Manchester, Westminster, Upperco (Upperco actually stratles the Carroll County/Baltimore County Line)
Maps from Apartments.com
Baltimore Metro Area
I live in Annapolis - about 3 miles from City Dock. I LOVE the small city feel, but agree with the neighborhoods. We've been looking to rent our condo and buy a house and it's been very hard to find that right neighborhood that's in our budget. Also, you need to watch the school systems in Annapolis and in Anne Arundel County. Obviously if you want private school, than it's not an issue. I grew up on the water up North, so I love being steps from the water and all that Annapolis has to offer and the proximity to DC/Baltimore/Eastern Shore.
Good luck!!