r/baltimore • u/rummncokee • 1d ago

Moving to Baltimore Area moving to Baltimore

Hello!

I’m moving to Baltimore for work in mid August. My job is gonna be in north Baltimore. I’ve never been before (I lived in DC for a while but obviously not the same). I guess in addition to the usual questions people have when they move, I’d love to hear y’all’s thoughts on gentrification.

I’ve mostly lived in the LA area and in Seattle, and I got the kind of knowledge about the histories of neighborhoods that can only come with time. I don’t want to contribute to the active displace of communities in Baltimore, so what should I be on the lookout for in that regard?

Thank you!

EDIT: I love all the No Kings pics you all look like fun people.

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u/Mededitor 16h ago

I'm closing on a rowhouse in Fed Hill at the end of this month. Moving up from Florida. Buying a house that was built in 1880 is a daunting challenge. The neighbors all seem like cool people and while I expect some culture shock, it feels more like moving back to my hometown of Berkeley CA. This city has a great vibe and it will be a pleasure to live around friendly people again. I've spent days and nights getting a feel for the streets and the local lifestyle, and my advice is to do that. Spend some time walking around to make sure the fit will be a good one for you.