Population 17,701 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Upper Northwood
Household size in Upper Northwood
| Period | Upper Northwood | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.52 | 2.61 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.69 | 2.65 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.41 | 2.65 | 2.74 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.38 | 2.59 | 2.68 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | −0.02 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
Upper Northwood is a place of small households, averaging 2.38 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.52, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the west.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Upper Northwood
| Period | Upper Northwood | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.6 | 38.7 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.2 | 39.5 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.8 | 40.2 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.1 | 40.3 | 40.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.5 | +1.6 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
At 39.1, the median age in Upper Northwood is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 33.6, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the west, the oldest in the center.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Upper Northwood
| Period | Upper Northwood | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.2% | 12.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.5% | 12.3% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.8% | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 22.0% | 11.5% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Upper Northwood: 22.0% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is up 2.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Upper Northwood has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Baltimore neighborhoods.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Upper Northwood
Renters in Upper Northwood
| Period | Upper Northwood | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.9% | 32.0% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 43.7% | 33.5% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 50.6% | 33.5% | 33.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 41.1% | 33.1% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | +1.1 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
About four in ten households in Upper Northwood rent their homes (41.1%), a bit above the national share of 34.8%. About a quarter of owners (25.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northeast and least common in the south. The renter share is down 4.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Upper Northwood
| Period | Upper Northwood | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 9.3% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 9.3% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 9.4% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 7.2% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Upper Northwood than nationally: 7.4%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy is down 2.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Upper Northwood has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Baltimore neighborhoods.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Upper Northwood
| Period | Upper Northwood | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1956 | 1971 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1957 | 1972 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1956 | 1973 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1957 | 1975 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Upper Northwood is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1957, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the southwest. Compared with other Baltimore neighborhoods, though, Upper Northwood has newer homes than most.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Upper Northwood
| Period | Upper Northwood | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $981 | $1,179 | $1,249 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,033 | $1,293 | $1,363 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,159 | $1,477 | $1,576 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,524 | $1,778 | $1,869 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$543 | +$599 | +$620 | +$606 |
Rent in Upper Northwood runs $1,524 a month at the median, utilities included, close to the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the Baltimore area overall ($1,778). Rents are up $543 a month from 2006–10, a 55% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.3% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Upper Northwood
Bachelor's degrees in Upper Northwood
| Period | Upper Northwood | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.0% | 35.6% | 36.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.5% | 37.3% | 37.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.8% | 40.8% | 40.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.9% | 44.1% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +8.5 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Upper Northwood than nationally: 27.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 5.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the west.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Upper Northwood
| Period | Upper Northwood | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.7% | 87.8% | 88.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.2% | 89.5% | 89.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.6% | 91.1% | 90.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.5% | 92.1% | 90.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.8 pts | +4.3 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Upper Northwood: 95.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 10.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Upper Northwood has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Baltimore neighborhoods.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Upper Northwood
| Period | Upper Northwood | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.6% | 6.6% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.5% | 8.3% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.6% | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.4% | 4.8% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −9.2 pts | −1.8 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Upper Northwood has been strong: just 2.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Few Baltimore neighborhoods have lower unemployment: only five of 55. Unemployment has fallen 9.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Upper Northwood compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Northwood | 2.38 | 39.1 | 22.0% | 41.1% | 7.4% | 1957 | $1,524 | 27.9% | 95.5% | 2.4% |
| Lower Northwood | 2.24 | 34.6 | 14.5% | 31.3% | 8.6% | 1949 | $1,409 | 43.6% | 95.9% | 7.0% |
| Lauraville | 2.32 | 45.1 | 16.1% | 16.6% | 7.3% | 1942 | $1,165 | 45.0% | 94.4% | 3.1% |
| Hillendale | 2.32 | 37.5 | 27.3% | 67.6% | 13.0% | 1962 | $1,620 | 28.6% | 96.0% | 5.8% |
| Chinquapin Park-Belvedere | 2.13 | 33.0 | 6.6% | 42.7% | 8.3% | 1955 | $1,164 | 64.4% | 94.6% | 7.6% |
| Hamilton Area | 2.36 | 40.5 | 10.7% | 36.2% | 9.8% | 1953 | $1,319 | 35.8% | 92.5% | 4.2% |
| Govans | 2.29 | 41.2 | 12.5% | 52.5% | 9.7% | 1950 | $1,420 | 23.5% | 86.8% | 11.5% |
| Homeland | 2.77 | 44.8 | 7.8% | 12.3% | 10.4% | 1941 | $1,110 | 84.4% | 98.3% | 1.7% |
| Loch Raven Village | 2.59 | 28.9 | 17.6% | 50.3% | 10.2% | 1958 | $1,610 | 36.0% | 95.4% | 1.3% |
| Rodgers Forge | 2.42 | 35.4 | 9.5% | 30.8% | 6.0% | 1952 | $1,944 | 79.8% | 96.0% | 2.1% |
| Westfield | 2.38 | 43.8 | 12.0% | 26.5% | 9.9% | 1940 | $1,256 | 46.3% | 94.1% | 7.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Upper Northwood. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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