Baltimore Is Here

Baltimore is centrally located in the mid-Atlantic and easily accessible by highway, water, rail and air. Our proximity to Washington, D.C. means a multitude of resources are within arm’s reach.

• We have an international airport and seaport, which are just off of Interstate-95 and are on Amtrak’s Northeast Regional Line.
• More than 60 federal agencies and research labs are within 30 miles, bringing substantial federal spending and jobs to the city.

The 8th most educated metro region in the United States, Baltimore boasts a highly educated and diverse workforce supported by world-class institutions.

• 44% of our residents have a bachelor’s degree or higher - 11% higher than the nation’s average 
• 49% of college and university students are graduating with a science or engineering degree in Baltimore City alone
• 10+ nationally- and globally-recognized colleges and universities including John Hopkins University and University of Maryland, Baltimore.  

Baltimore is a waterfront city, rich in culture and history. Its diverse population is made up of many neighborhoods that each have their own unique charm and culture, making the city not only great for businesses, but also great for their employees as well.

• Baltimore is highly affordable with a considerably lower cost of living than its neighboring cities Philadelphia, Boston, Washington DC, and New York City.
• There is entertaining nightlife, vibrant restaurants, world-class theaters, iconic stadiums and professional sports teams.  

Some of Baltimore’s thriving industries include life sciences, technology, hospitality and tourism, manufacturing & logistics, creative industries, and social innovation. The city’s top two startup industries are in healthcare and information technology.  Recently, Baltimore’s Thrive Earlier Detection was acquired by Exact Sciences for $2.15 billion.