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Deep roots in Howard Park
With historical sites surrounding the neighborhood and century-old houses lining each street, Howard Park’s roots run deep. Many residents have called Howard Park home for decades, and some who are new to the area are building their lives there as well. “More people are moving back into the city,” says Colleen Smith, a Realtor with Sampson Properties who has worked with Baltimore-area homebuyers since 2018. “Howard Park is in the city, but it has a suburban feel — homes have nice backyards, and there are lots of parks.” Comfort, however, hasn’t led to complacency. Community organizations and church groups continue to work toward making the neighborhood safer and more welcoming for all.
Gwynn Oak Park and the Forest Park Golf Course
In the evenings, some people take their children to Gwynn Oak Park. It was once the site of an amusement park where demonstrations against segregation took place in the early 1960s, but damage from a 1970s hurricane caused the amusement park to shut down. Today, this 69-acre green space offers walking trails, a playground and a covered picnic area that residents can reserve for birthday parties and reunions. The community also borders the Forest Park Golf Course, which initially opened in 1934. The 18-hole, public municipal golf course is open year-round, except for on Christmas Day or when there are severe storms. Just a few blocks south of the golf course lies the city’s largest park, Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park, with hiking trails, tennis courts and more than 1,000 acres of public space. Each spring, the Baltimore Herb Festival takes place in the park.
After the workday's end, take in the serene hiking trails at Gwynn Oak, near Howard Park.
Gather your clubs and venture to the Forest Park Golf Course near Howard Park.
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Locals can shop for all their grocery needs at ShopRite.
Community nonprofits strengthen Howard Park
Community members have worked hard to provide opportunities for residents and to keep the neighborhood a safe place to live. Howard Park citizens lobbied for a local grocery store, and after many years of having none, the ShopRite was built in 2014. The Gwynn Oak Methodist Church worked with Blue Water Baltimore to initiate a Howard Park tree-planting day in 2023. Some nearby nonprofit agencies help with first-time homebuyers to find affordable housing. They also assist owners facing eviction due to rising home costs.
CityLink buses and other ways to get around Baltimore
With access to public transportation and nearby highways, residents have several ways to commute to work in the city. The Maryland Transit Administration’s CityLink buses stop along Liberty Heights Avenue, and the Rogers Avenue Metro station is less than 2 miles north. Drivers can take the four-lane Liberty Heights Avenue toward downtown and the Maryland Zoo, or drive west to connect with Interstate 695, the beltway which encircles the greater Baltimore area.
Malls and takeout restaurants near Howard Park
Howard Park has a few takeout restaurants and several nearby shopping areas. People can pick up a quick bite along Liberty Heights Avenue, where choices include Fred's Carryout, known for its cheesesteaks, and Rock Seafood and Fried Crabhouse, which offers an extra-spicy seafood boil. The neighborhood is home to ShopRite, one of the largest grocery stores in the city of Baltimore. It includes a pharmacy, halal butcher and bakery. Within a 4-mile drive or short bus ride are Mondawmin and Security Square Mall, both of which feature national and local retailers. People can shop for fresh produce and local art at the Gwynn Oak Farmers Market, hosted outside the Security Square Mall on Sundays from July through October. Some locals venture to Mount Vernon, about 6 miles east, where they can dine on steamed mussels at a French bistro or taste slow-roasted Afghan-style lamb at the Helmand.
If you are looking for quick and affordable food Fred's Carryout is close by in Howard Park.
Rock Seafood and Fried Crabhouse is the go to spot for locals in Howard Park.
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More room in Howard Park
Though located within Baltimore’s limits, the neighborhood’s tree-shaded streets make the community feel like a suburban village far from the city. “In downtown, it’s all row houses, but here, nothing is touching. People have more room,” Smith says. Architectural styles range from contemporary to Colonial Revival and even Cape Cod, with many constructions dating back to the 1920s. Renovated homes in Howard Park often cost between $300,000 and $500,000, while those listed in “as-is” condition may sell from $200,000 to $250,000.
The suburban streets breathe, Cape Cod homes in quaint heart of Howard Park.
Down residential streets in Howard Park, roofs and trees reach for the heavens.
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Howard Park's newly rebuilt schools
A local campaign, known as Transform Baltimore: Build Schools, Build Neighborhoods, resulted in improvements to area schools as well. Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary/Middle School was rebuilt in 2020 to include collaborative spaces, technology classrooms and a multi-level wing for traditional classrooms. Niche gives it a C-minus rating. High school students are allowed to choose from district schools. Forest Park High School is the nearest option, and it also receives a C-minus. It reopened in 2018 with an indoor pool, drones and a television studio, incorporating new technology into its curriculum to prepare students for the future.
Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary/Middle is the heart of education at Howard Park.
Forest Park High School boasts a curriculum infused with cutting-edge tech for their students.
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Parks in this Area
Burnside Park
Howard Park
Powdermill Run Park
Tennis
Trails
Playground
Gwynn Oak Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Trails
Powder Mill Park
Bike Trails
Tennis
Trails
Windsor Hills Park
Playground
Transit
Airport
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
25 min drive
Bus
Rogers Ave & Bosworth Ave Nb
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Gwynn Oak Ave & Belle Ave Sb
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Forest Park Ave & Gatehouse Dr Wb
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Liberty Heights Ave & Gwynn Oak Ave Nb
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Liberty Heights Ave & Milford Ave Sb
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Gwynn Oak Ave & Silverhill Ave Fs Wb
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Forest Park Ave & Forest Glen Rd Wb
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Howard Park
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Howard Park, Baltimore sell after 41 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The average sale price for homes in Howard Park, Baltimore over the last 12 months is $285,443, up 7% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,330
Median Age
44
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.6%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$57,693
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$82,259
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.8%
College Graduates
31.5%
Advanced Degrees
17.7%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
54%
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
Bikeable
Bike Score®
55/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
63/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
53/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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