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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Orchard Ridge a good place to live?
Orchard Ridge is a good place to live. Orchard Ridge is considered somewhat walkable and bikeable with some transit options. Orchard Ridge has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 7.0 people per acre and a median age of 35. The average household income is $51,934 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 14.6% of residents. A majority of residents in Orchard Ridge are renters, with 75% of residents renting and 25% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Orchard Ridge can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Orchard Ridge neighborhood guide.
Is Orchard Ridge, MD a safe neighborhood?
Orchard Ridge, MD is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 9 out of 10.
What are the best public schools in Orchard Ridge?
The best public schools that serve Orchard Ridge are:
- Baltimore City College has an A- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 17:1 and an average review score of 3.8.
- Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy has a C Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 17:1 and an average review score of 3.1.
- Armistead Gardens Elementary School has a C Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 13:1.
What are the best private schools in Orchard Ridge?
The best private schools that serve Orchard Ridge are:
- Greater Grace Christian Academy has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 10:1 and an average review score of 4.6.
- Archbishop Curley High School has an A- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 12:1 and an average review score of 4.5.
- The Catholic High School of Baltimore has a B Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 9:1 and an average review score of 3.8.
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What are the most popular neighborhoods near Orchard Ridge, Baltimore, MD?
The most popular neighborhoods near Orchard Ridge, Baltimore, MD are Belair-Edison, Frankford, Berea, Four By Four and Baltimore-Linwood.