Gay Street
Grabbing produce and lunch at Northeast Market
On the other side of Johns Hopkins Hospital is Northeast Market. This community marketplace features fresh and local vendors selling wares ranging from produce and baked goods to meats and seafood. The market also offers a few take-out eateries and storefronts that sell items like flowers and books. On the west side of town, there are more takeout options, from soul food plates at Church Square Carryout to breakfast staples at The Dog House Carryout. “There are lots of restaurants focused around the hospital for the people that are staying there, working there and going to school there,” Keller says. When residents need groceries, there’s a neighborhood market or convenience store on almost every corner, and Save A Lot is on the east side near Northeast Market.A mile south of Gay Street is a popular food district throughout the Washington Hill and Fells Point neighborhoods. Ministry of Brewing, located inside a towering, repurposed Gothic Revival church, provides visitors with craft ales and ornate architectural views. A block away, Angie's Seafood offers white tablecloth dining, and a block from there, Little Donna's serves homestyle dishes like tavern pie in a moody, yet cozy atmosphere. The Midwestern owner and chef, Robbie Tutlewski, began his successful restauranteur journey at Le Cordon Blue College of Culinary Arts in Chicago.
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Johns Hopkins Medical campus and historic St. Francis Xavier
In addition to the Johns Hopkins Medical campus being a major employer in the area, thousands of students also attend Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. These employees and students can take advantage of the Johns Hopkins Metro line, beginning at the hospital. On the north side of Gay Street, St. Francis Xavier Church is the oldest Roman Catholic establishment on the east side of Maryland, and the building's original Gothic Revival stone exterior reflects its history. Today, St. Francis Xavier is a Black Catholic parish, said to be the first exclusively Black parish in America.
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Fresh air at Madison Square Park
Locals can get moving outside with a stroll through Madison Square Park, a green escape within this city suburb. The park's open grassy area provides room for pickup baseball or soccer games, and a playground and basketball court are nearby. Just south of Madison Square Park, Eden and Eager Park is a pocket of public space that includes a full-court basketball court and a couple of picnic tables. Gay Street is also located between two larger city parks: Clifton Park to the north, complete with a golf course and tennis courts, and Patterson Park to the south, with an observatory, dog park, outdoor pool and recreation center.
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Maryland's Principal of the Year at Dunbar High
Students in Gay Street can begin at Johnston Square Elementary before advancing to a 13-1 student-teacher ratio at Booker T. Washington Middle, both of which receive a C-minus grade from Niche. Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, graded a C by Niche, is ranked the No. 2 best high school for athletes in Maryland. Yetunde Reeves of Dunbar High was named the 2024-2025 Maryland Principal of the Year by the Maryland Association of Secondary School Principals, which recognizes high school leaders for their extraordinary commitment and influence on the profession.
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Three-story brick townhomes line Gay Street
Sidewalks line the wide residential roads of Gay Street, where colorful brick townhomes and rowhouses sit tightly together. Three-story – sometimes even four-story – properties, some with fenced-in front lawns or back patios and fully renovated interiors, can cost between $200,000 and $400,000. A few older townhomes in need of a makeover might sell for around $70,000, and there are also units in apartment complexes for about $100,000. “The further north you go from the hospital, the more renters there are,” says Keller. “And closer to the hospital where people might work, there are more owners.”
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Access to I-83 and the MTA bus
Residents have convenient access to Interstate 83 a few blocks to the west, and the MTA bus system services the area. For farther travel, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Airport is about 10 miles south of Gay Street.Due to the recent Francis Scott Key Bridge destruction – which was a major part of the Baltimore Beltway – travel and commutes for residents will be severely affected for the next couple of years. “It’s going to be terrible for those who work around Dundalk, Glen Burnie and the surrounding areas,” Keller says. “There’s no telling how much longer people’s commutes will be, but easily another hour. And areas that aren’t used to the traffic are going to become much more congested as people find other routes.”
Written By
Mary Beth Greene
Video By
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Jenny Cuevas
Jenny Cuevas
Samson Properties
(667) 239-5333
70 Total Sales
1 in Gay Street
$210,000 Price
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Charlotte Savoy
Charlotte Savoy
The KW Collective
(667) 771-4326
757 Total Sales
1 in Gay Street
$45,000 Price
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Michael Nugent
Michael Nugent
Corner House Realty
(667) 213-1269
70 Total Sales
1 in Gay Street
$208,000 Price
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Alexis Fleming
Alexis Fleming
EXP Realty, LLC
(667) 217-2448
57 Total Sales
1 in Gay Street
$175,000 Price
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Cesar Tellez
Cesar Tellez
Samson Properties
(443) 903-2573
45 Total Sales
1 in Gay Street
$302,000 Price
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Bob Simon
Bob Simon
Responds QuicklyLong & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
(667) 401-8911
397 Total Sales
3 in Gay Street
$45K - $108K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Clifton Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
Patterson Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
Collington Square Park
- Basketball
- Playground
Madison Square Park
- Playground
Ambrose Kennedy Park
- Picnic Area
- Pool
- Playground
Aisquith and Comet Playground
- Trails
- Playground
Eager Park
- Trails
- Events
- Multi-Purpose Field
Eagar Park Playground
- Trails
- Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Gay Street | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 9 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 7 | 4 |
| Robbery | 7 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Gay Street Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Gay Street, Baltimore sell after 25 days on the market compared to the national average of 51 days. The median sale price for homes in Gay Street, Baltimore over the last 12 months is $164,999, up 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$211,500
Median Sale Price
$164,999
Median Single Family Sale Price
$213,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$210,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
7
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
9%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$427
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
191
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Median Year Built
1920
Months of Supply
13.70
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,751
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$880 - $1,251 per month
- EastView on the Avenue
- 1-4 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 513+ Sq Ft
- 906 N Caroline St
- Baltimore, MD
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,711
Median Age
34
Population Density
20 ppl/acre
Population under 18
31.2%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$19,788
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$42,993
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
76.6%
College Graduates
10.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.3%
% Population in Labor Force
50.3%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
30°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
71
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
81
/ 100
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score®
91
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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