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Northwest Baltimore community named in honor of Langston Hughes
Named for the Missouri-born American poet and social activist, the neighborhood of Langston Hughes is a Northwest Baltimore commuter area with classic brick row houses and access to the Rogers Ave Metro Rail Station. As part of the Northwest Baltimore Partnership, organizations in the area strive to make homeownership more attainable to new and existing residents looking to buy. With access to the dozens of shops and restaurants on Reisterstown Road and the C.C. Jackson Recreation Center, there is always something to do nearby. While this part of Northwest Baltimore may get a little busy during the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course, the area’s affordability compared to surrounding neighborhoods like Glen and Reisterstown Station makes it a desirable destination. The CAP Index Score for crime in Langston Hughes is 6 out of 10, higher than the national average of 4, with a 9 out of 10 for homicide.
During the warmer days, you can find kids and adults of all ages gathering together outside.
Langston Hughes community welcomes you, a rustic sign endures.
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Nearby C.C. Jackson Recreation Center and Legacy Community Park playground
Just a little east of Langston Hughes, the C.C. Jackson Recreation Center was named for Clarence Channing Jackson Jr., a former Baltimore City Recreation and Parks district supervisor. Today, it offers the community a wide range of free resources, including a weight room, an 84-foot indoor court for basketball and volleyball, as well as programs for resume writing assistance and job fairs. “No two communities are the same, so we try not to have any of those cookie-cutter programs,” says Darryl Sutton, Chief of Recreation and Aquatics for the City of Baltimore. “We are more than a recreation center; anything the community may need, want, or even desire should be offered at our recreation centers.” C.C. Jackson is also part of Code Red, where they reserve cool indoor rooms and issue cold water to those who need it on hot days. Legacy Community Park has a small playground right on Reisterstown Road for fun with family and friends. Across the street is Jack Paulsen Park, known for its football field, which is used by The Fellowship of Christian Athletes’ Saints football team for practice and games.
Football camps take place through the summer at the CC Jackson Rec Center in Langston Hughes.
Jack Paulsen Park hosts football camps for all ages in the summer.
Jack Paulsen Park has a large modern playground with exercise stations.
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Classic brick Baltimore row houses
Several rows of tightly packed brick row houses make up most of the housing in Langston Hughes, where neighbors can feel close-knit. Like nearby Arlington, prices here can range from $100,000 to around $200,000 for move-in ready homes with small front porches, fenced backyards and on-street parking. Mature Baltimore trees shade a few residences, though most have more minimal landscaping. Spacious sidewalks crisscross all over town for those who prefer to walk or bike to school or to the shops on Reisterstown Road. For first-time buyers looking to flip a home or invest in their future, row houses up for auction can cost between $20,000 and $80,000, though several will need major updates or renovations.
Traditional Baltimore brick row houses line the streets of Langston Hughes.
Rowhomes in need of a total renovation can be found next to homes that have been kept up.
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Reisterstown Road shops and restaurants
A few local restaurants serve an assortment of different cuisines, from K.C. Carry Out’s fried rice and egg rolls to Soul & Sea Cafe’s jerk lamb chops and chicken wings. Most shoppers head 2 miles north to the Reisterstown Road Plaza, where they can find Giant grocery store, The Home Depot and Planet Fitness, and a few fast-food chains like Checkers and Taco Bell. For nearby Greek and Italian American fare, Dimitri’s Restaurant & Carry Out is well-known for its cheese steak subs and gyros. It can be found across the street from the Maryland Health Care Commission on Patterson Avenue.
Langston Hughes residents can visit nearby Mondawmin Mall
Judy’s Island melodies, Langston Hughes taste buds sail the Caribbean seas.
Cooked to order steaks, burgers, collard greens and mac & cheese in Langston Hughes.
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The Rogers Ave station is just outside of Langston Hughes, providing transport to downtown.
Taking the train at Rogers Avenue Metro Station
Because of its convenient proximity to Reisterstown Road and the Rogers Avenue Metro Station passenger rail, Langston Hughes is a centrally located spot in Northwest Baltimore. For those who prefer to take the train, passengers can travel south to downtown Baltimore and north up to Owings Mills. Whether commuting to work or catching an Orioles game, hopping on and off the rail means beating the traffic and making it downtown in about 20 minutes. For those who prefer to drive, downtown is approximately 9 miles south via Interstate 83. The Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) is about 19 miles south via Interstate 695. For emergencies or checkups, the nearest medical center is the Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, about 2 miles northeast of Langston Hughes.
Baltimore City Public School partnerships and programs
Depending on their address, Langston Hughes students are zoned to start at either Arlington Elementary School or Pimlico Elementary Middle School for kindergarten through fifth grade. However, all students would still attend sixth through eighth grade at Pimlico. Because Baltimore allows students to apply for their high school of choice, students may go anywhere for ninth through twelfth grade. The nearest high school is Forest Park High, which partners with the YMCA foundation and offers dual enrollment. Students can obtain community service hours and college credit throughout their four-year studies. All three schools are graded a C-minus on Niche.
Pimlico Elementary School building in Cylburn.
Arlington Elementary/Middle School - a Baltimore Public School.
Forest Park High School is a great place for Baltimore's youth to learn and grow.
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Preakness Stakes is held near Langston Hughes annually in May.
Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course
The Pimlico Race Course horse racetrack is famous for its Preakness Stakes event, one of the largest horse races in the United States. Participants can bet on the race, cheer for their favored horse and attend concerts that are sometimes held during race season. The local race was named for Preakness, a famous Massachusetts thoroughbred horse from the late 1800s.
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Crime and Safety
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Langston Hughes
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Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
9
4
Assault with Weapon
8
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
9
4
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Langston Hughes Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Langston Hughes, Baltimore sell after 54 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Langston Hughes, Baltimore over the last 12 months is $90,700, down 35% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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