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Living in Baltimore

Baltimore's lower cost of living and eclectic neighborhoods have drawn many retirees looking for affordable 55 and older communities in Baltimore County. Residents and tourists…

Baltimore's lower cost of living and eclectic neighborhoods have drawn many retirees looking for affordable 55 and older communities in Baltimore County. Residents and tourists alike enjoy the city's many entertainment options, historical sites and attractions. 

Cost of Living & Taxes

Baltimore has a surprisingly lower cost of living than most cities on the east coast. Utilities and transportation are higher than both the national and state averages but the substantially lower housing costs more than makes up for that.

Baltimore sales tax is 6%. The average property tax in Baltimore County  is 0.87%. Maryland does have a state income tax ranging from 2% to 5.75%, Social Security is not taxed.

 Recreation, Culture & Entertainment

There are a variety of leisure options for active adults in the Baltimore area, including:

 Art & performances

  • Baltimore Center Stage
  • Baltimore Museum of Art
  • Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
  • The Walters Art Museum

Historical sites and museums

  • Baltimore Museum of Industry
  • Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum
  • Fort McHenry National Monument
  • Johns Hopkins Archaeological Museum

Outdoor activities

  • Clifton Park Golf Course
  • Cylburn Arboretum
  • Gwynns Falls Hiking Trail
  • Mt. Pleasant Golf Course

 Other activities

  • Horseshoe Casino Baltimore
  • National Aquarium
  • Oriole Park at Camden Yards
  • The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore 

Climate

The Baltimore area sees about 31 inches of rain per year, much of it falling during the month of August. Average winter temperatures range from 27° to 38°. Summer in Baltimore is hot with summer temperatures averaging between 70° and 85° with 73% humidity. Average snowfall in Baltimore is 6 inches with the highest chance of snow during the month of January. Ocean temperatures range from 44° in February to 77° in August.

 Health Care

The closest hospitals to Baltimore are:

Johns Hopkins Hospital is one of the founding institutions of modern American medicine and is widely regarded as one of the best medical centers in the world. Johns Hopkins has received numerous medical awards and certifications from the American Heart Association, Leapfrog Hospital Safety, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services, The Joint Commission, and more.

 University of Maryland Medical Center is a teaching medical institution comprising two area hospitals. The 800 bed main hospital and the UMMC Midtown Campus, a 200 bed community teaching hospital. Both campuses have won awards for stroke care, cardiology, and is a Magnet hospital as designated by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

 Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center is a 400 bed hospital known for excellence in joint replacement, emergency heart attack treatment and cancer care. The hospital is a teaching hospital and a research institute. 

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The Gatherings at Lakevie...
$300ks - $400ks
The Gatherings at Lakevie..., Reisterstown, MD
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2025 - present | 122 homes
5 rating (1 reviews) Snowden Overlook
$300ks - $600ks
Snowden Overlook, Columbia, MD
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2005 - 2010 | 350 homes
Nells Acres
$200ks - $600ks
Nells Acres, Sykesville, MD
New and Resale | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2000 - present | 103 homes
5 rating (1 reviews) Ellicott's Retreat
$300ks - $400ks
Ellicott's Retreat, Ellicott City, MD
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2017 - 2022 | 160 homes
The Enclave at Ellicott H...
$300ks - $600ks
The Enclave at Ellicott H..., Ellicott City, MD
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2003 - 2013 | 280 homes
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Doroly Gardens
$700ks
Doroly Gardens, Sykesville, MD
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2023 - present | 28 homes
Gatherings at Jefferson P...
$300ks - $400ks
Gatherings at Jefferson P..., Ellicott City, MD
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2009 - 2012 | 74 homes
The Courtyards at Waverly...
$300ks - $1Ms
The Courtyards at Waverly..., Marriottsville, MD
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2012 - 2018 | 462 homes
Village Crest
$300ks
Village Crest, Ellicott City, MD
New and Resale | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2005 - 2010 | 406 homes
Tanyard Shores
$400ks - $500ks
Tanyard Shores, Glen Burnie, MD
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2020 - present | 190 homes
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Bethany Glen
- $600ks
Bethany Glen, Ellicott City, MD
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2024 - present | 116 homes
Ellicott Meadows
$600ks - $700ks
Ellicott Meadows, Ellicott City, MD
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2003 - 2006 | 160 homes
Patapsco Overlook
$400ks
Patapsco Overlook, Catonsville, MD
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2010 - 2017 | 80 homes
Gatherings at Ellicott Mi...
$300ks
Gatherings at Ellicott Mi..., Ellicott City, MD
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2013 - 2018 | 127 homes
Courtyards at Waverly Woo...
$300ks - $600ks
Courtyards at Waverly Woo..., Woodstock, MD
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2006 - 2010 | 383 homes
Fairway Overlook
$400ks - $500ks
Fairway Overlook, Elkridge, MD
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2005 - 2006 | 25 homes
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Gatherings® at Quarry Pla...
$400ks - $500ks
Gatherings® at Quarry Pla..., Reisterstown, MD
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2014 - 2017 | 135 homes
Enclave at Park Forest
$500ks - $600ks
Enclave at Park Forest, Elkridge, MD
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2016 - 2018 | 45 homes
Scot's Glen
$700ks - $800ks
Scot's Glen, Columbia, MD
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2006 - 2012 | 73 homes
The Enclave at Ellicott S...
$400ks - $500ks
The Enclave at Ellicott S..., Ellicott City, MD
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2009 - 2012 | 69 homes
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Winifred Manor
$200ks
Winifred Manor, Eldersburg, MD
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 1998 - 2002 | 152 homes
The Villages At Woodholme
$400ks - $500ks
The Villages At Woodholme, Baltimore, MD
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2002 - 2007 | 286 homes
Eden Brook by Miller &...
$600ks - $800ks
Eden Brook by Miller &..., Columbia, MD
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2020 - 2021 | 24 homes
Trotter's Retreat
$900ks - $1Ms
Trotter's Retreat, Clarksville, MD
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2025 - present | 25 homes
5 rating (1 reviews) Gatherings at Lyndwood
$300ks - $400ks
Gatherings at Lyndwood, Elkridge, MD
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2005 - 2008 | 216 homes
Hickory Crest
$400ks - $500ks
Hickory Crest, Columbia, MD
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2000 - 2002 | 88 homes
Gatherings at Ellicott Mills 8511 COLTRANE CT 204, ELLICOTT CITY, MD,..., Ellicott City, MD 21043
$439,990

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,500 sq ft

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Condo

8511 COLTRANE CT 204, ELLICOTT CITY, MD,...
The Enclave at Ellicott Hills 2500 KENSINGTON GDNS 405, ELLICOTT CITY,..., Ellicott City, MD 21043
$350,000

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,720 sq ft

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Condo

2500 KENSINGTON GDNS 405, ELLICOTT CITY,...
Doroly Gardens 1712 BOTANICAL CT 22, SYKESVILLE, MD, 21..., Sykesville, MD 21784
$711,690

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,649 sq ft

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Condo

1712 BOTANICAL CT 22, SYKESVILLE, MD, 21...
Community: Doroly Gardens
Village Crest 4179 LOTUS CIR 57, ELLICOTT CITY, MD, 21..., Ellicott City, MD 21043
$550,000

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,450 sq ft

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Condo

4179 LOTUS CIR 57, ELLICOTT CITY, MD, 21...
Community: Village Crest
The Gatherings at Lakeview Community 626 QUARRY PLACE CT, REISTERSTOWN, MD, 2..., Reisterstown, MD 21136
$470,990

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,475 sq ft

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Condo

626 QUARRY PLACE CT, REISTERSTOWN, MD, 2...
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The Gatherings at Lakeview Community 624 QUARRY PLACE CT, REISTERSTOWN, MD, 2..., Reisterstown, MD 21136
$362,990

3 beds

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3 baths

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1,569 sq ft

|

Condo

624 QUARRY PLACE CT, REISTERSTOWN, MD, 2...
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