Why Live in Mount Holly
Mount Holly in West Baltimore is a green neighborhood experiencing a resurgence, attracting professionals and families with city tax incentives and newly rehabbed homes. The area features a mix of traditional row houses, duplexes, and single-family homes, including American Foursquare, Dutch Colonial, and bungalow styles. The neighborhood's overall crime score is comparable to the national average, and increasing pride of ownership is fostering a sense of community. Residents benefit from convenient access to major roads like North Avenue, Hilton Parkway, and Pulaski Highway, as well as the CityLink Gold bus line, which connects to Shops at Canton Crossing in under 30 minutes. The West Baltimore train station, 3 miles away, offers a 36-minute ride to Baltimore Washington International Airport and a less than one-hour commute to Washington, D.C.'s Union Station. Local attractions include Walbrook Junction Shopping Center, Mondawmin Mall, and the 2 AM Project restaurant. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park, the second-largest woodland park in the U.S., featuring trails, the Carrie Murray Nature Center, and the Cahill Recreation Center. Mount Holly is 5 miles from Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, home to attractions like Camden Yards, the Maryland Science Center, and Pier Six Pavilion, with Fells Point's nightlife just a bit further.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mount Holly a good place to live?
Mount Holly is a good place to live. Mount Holly is considered somewhat walkable and somewhat bikeable with good transit options. Mount Holly has 5 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly dense in population with 13.0 people per acre and a median age of 43. The average household income is $45,479 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 26.3% of residents. A majority of residents in Mount Holly are renters, with 59.3% of residents renting and 40.7% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Mount Holly can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Mount Holly neighborhood guide.
Is Mount Holly, MD a safe neighborhood?
Mount Holly, MD is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 5 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Mount Holly?
The median home price in Mount Holly is $899,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $179,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $4,660 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $200K a year to afford the median home price in Mount Holly. The average household income in Mount Holly is $45K.
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Home Trends in Mount Holly, MD
On average, homes in Mount Holly, Baltimore sell after 80 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Mount Holly, Baltimore over the last 12 months is $859,000, up 115% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$859,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$859,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$286
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
7
Median List Price
$899,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
115%