Why Live in Dorchester
Dorchester, a neighborhood in Baltimore, features a mix of early-1900s duplexes and renovated single-family homes, including brick duplexes with Tudor-style details, Foursquares, and bungalows. Homes range from 1,100 to 3,500 square feet, often with wide front porches and grassy lawns. Dorchester's crime rate is comparable to the national average. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the Liberty Swimming Pool, Forest Park Golf Course, and the soon-to-be-renovated Hanlon Park. Druid Hill Park, a few miles away, offers disc golf, basketball, the Maryland Zoo, and the Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory & Botanic Gardens. The Ambassador Theatre, currently under restoration, will provide a community art space. Shopping options include the nearby Howard Park ShopRite, Reisterstown Road Plaza, and Mondawmin Mall, with more upscale stores in Towson Town Center and dining in Fells Point or Harbor East. Community events include the annual holiday parade and tree lighting at Concord Baptist Church and youth programs at Liberty Rec & Tech. Transportation is facilitated by Liberty Heights Avenue, I-695, and CityLink buses, with Penn Station-Baltimore about 6 miles away for train commutes to Washington, D.C. Schools in Dorchester, such as Liberty Elementary, Dr. Nathan A. Pitts-Ashburton Elementary/Middle, and Forest Park High School, have average ratings.
