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Cherry Hill

Cherry Hill

Neighborhood Reviews
2.5
$127,156 Average Value
$222 Average Price per Sq Ft
0 Homes For Sale

Cherry Hill's roots run deep in Baltimore's African American history

The neighborhood of Cherry Hill in South Baltimore traces its roots back to the end of World War II. A historically African American community, Cherry Hill was a planned suburb, designed to provide housing for the influx of Black steelworkers, returned military veterans and their families circa 1945. Spanning 275 acres on the Cherry Hill Peninsula, this neighborhood offered residents a variety of housing options, including bungalows, two-storied rowhomes and over 1,200 multi-family units. Evolving over time, Cherry Hill has weathered the ups and downs that go hand-in-hand with urban living and disinvestment, and today is known as a place of culture, revitalization and new growth.

Cherry Hill non-profits aim to improve the community

Cherry Hill benefits from local non-profit organizations like the Cherry Hill Development Corporation, or CHDC, which works to promote community equity through activities, including weekly soup kitchens, food pantries and community gardens. Similarly, the Cherry Hill Strong organization is partnering with local residents to advocate for and improve their community’s well-being in the areas of education, economic vitality and housing.

Bungalows and Baltimore rowhouses are common in Cherry Hill

Homes in Cherry Hill consist of detached single-family homes, rowhouses and multi-family public housing units. Prospective buyers can choose from minimalist bungalow or cottage designs or opt for a traditional two-storied Baltimore rowhouse that features red-brick facades and petite front yard spaces. The average sales price is $150,000, with price points varying depending on the age, size and condition of the property.

Baltimore City Public Schools feature brand-new facilities

Students can attend Baltimore City Public Schools, starting at Arundel Elementary School for kindergarten through second grade and then Cherry Hill Elementary/Middle School for third through eighth grade. Both schools receive a C-minus rating from Niche and feature newly constructed state-of-the art school buildings, built under the Baltimore City 21st Century Schools program. Students can then progress to Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, which holds a C rating.

Middle Branch Park offers green space and Patapsco River access

Residents of Cherry Hill enjoy their community’s many pocket parks and playgrounds which are sprinkled throughout the area’s subdivisions. For more time outdoors, the nearby Middle Branch Park offers over 150 acres of shoreline and wide-open spaces along the Middle Branch of the Patapsco River. Home to the Baltimore Rowing and Water Resources Center, it’s not uncommon to see folks out practicing their sculling skills. Another favorite local pastime is fishing, crabbing or taking out a kayak for some cool breezes. Parkgoers can also take in the Baltimore cityscape from the top of the park’s wildlife observatory area and boardwalk.

Local shops line Cherry Hill Road, with bigger stores nearby

For daily essentials, residents of Cherry Hill will find local retailers, mini marts and casual eateries along Cherry Hill Road. For a wider variety of shopping options, residents will have to head over to the Patapsco Plaza Shopping Center to browse shops like the Megamart Baltimore Supermarket, Rose’s Discount department store and the Patapsco Flea Market.

MedStar Harbor Hospital and South Hanover Bridge serve the area

Sharing the peninsula with the MedStar Harbor Hospital campus means proximity to healthcare. A major area employer since 1903, the medical campus features over 131 beds and specialized units for women and infants, as well as behavioral and mental health services.

Despite being on a peninsula, residents of Cherry Hill can get where they need via the South Hanover Bridge, which connects locals to downtown Baltimore. Once there, residents can explore the city's unique neighborhoods or catch a Ravens game at M&T Stadium.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall

17 min drive

Subway

Cherry Hill

Bus

601 Patapsco Ave Eb

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Patapsco Ave & Brody Trail Ent Eb

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Round Rd & Booker Dr Fs

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Hanover St & Reedbird Ave Fs Nb

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Hanover St & Waterview Ave Nb

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Round Rd & Bridgeview Rd Sb

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Patapsco Ave & Magnolia Ave Fs Eb

Reviews

Niche Reviews
2.5 10 Reviews
1.0 Niche User
5/21/2015 Niche Review
There are no work out facilities around. People in the area probably use long walks when they miss the buss as their sole source of exercise. There are a couple of very good medical facilities in the neirghborhood.
3.0 Niche User
5/21/2015 Niche Review
It's fairly a four season model around here. It's cold in Winter, warm in Spring, hot in Summer and in-between in Fall
3.0 Niche User
5/21/2015 Niche Review
I have heard reports about crimes but I have not experienced any. There is fair police visibility because there is a police station in the neighborhood.
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Cherry Hill Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$610,000
Median Sale Price
$610,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$690,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
7
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
168%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$222

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
851
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1948
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,056
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
26,571

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
6,629
Median Age
32
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
33.7%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.2%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$26,250
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$39,396

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
82.5%
College Graduates
9.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.7%
% Population in Labor Force
54.4%
Below the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
30°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
16''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

35 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

38 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit Score®

75 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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