Where Are People Moving in Baltimore, MD?
IRS county-to-county migration, 2023 tax year (released about two years after the tax year it covers).
People moving in
19,082
People moving out
21,178
Net migration
-4,412
Baltimore, MD is a net loser of residents. In the latest IRS data (2023 tax year), 19,082 people moved in and 21,178 moved out, for a net loss of -4,412. Net outflows can soften local rent and price growth over time, though the cause matters as much as the number.
Migration is most useful read alongside the rest of the market. People move for jobs, affordability, climate, and lifestyle, and where they come from and go to says a lot about what a county is competing on. Below are the specific counties driving Baltimore, MD’s flows in each direction.
Top counties people moved to Baltimore, MD from
| Origin county | Returns | People |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore, MDMaryland | 7,832 | 14,217 |
| Anne Arundel, MDMaryland | 1,648 | 2,695 |
| Howard, MDMaryland | 1,400 | 2,216 |
| Harford, MDMaryland | 1,393 | 2,327 |
| Prince George's, MDMaryland | 789 | 1,292 |
| Montgomery, MDMaryland | 666 | 978 |
| Carroll, MDMaryland | 593 | 905 |
| York, PAPennsylvania | 330 | 537 |
| Frederick, MDMaryland | 193 | 268 |
| District of Columbia, DCDistrict of Columbia | 161 | 225 |
Top counties people left Baltimore, MD for
| Destination county | Returns | People |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore, MDMaryland | 6,454 | 11,086 |
| Harford, MDMaryland | 2,072 | 3,749 |
| Anne Arundel, MDMaryland | 1,565 | 2,612 |
| Howard, MDMaryland | 1,313 | 2,404 |
| Carroll, MDMaryland | 842 | 1,579 |
| York, PAPennsylvania | 698 | 1,288 |
| Prince George's, MDMaryland | 620 | 973 |
| Montgomery, MDMaryland | 558 | 854 |
| Frederick, MDMaryland | 310 | 568 |
| District of Columbia, DCDistrict of Columbia | 255 | 331 |
“Returns” counts tax returns (a household proxy) that moved along each flow; “People” counts the individuals on those returns, when reported. IRS aggregate and foreign pseudo-rows are excluded. Informational only, not financial advice.
Frequently asked questions
Are people moving to Baltimore, MD or leaving?
Baltimore, MD had a net loss of -4,412 residents in the latest IRS data (2023 tax year), with 19,082 people moving in and 21,178 moving out. Net migration is inflow minus outflow.
Where are people moving to Baltimore, MD from?
The largest sources of new Baltimore, MD residents are Baltimore, MD, Anne Arundel, MD, Howard, MD. The full top-ten list of origin counties is in the table above.
Where do people leaving Baltimore, MD go?
People leaving Baltimore, MD most often move to Baltimore, MD, Harford, MD, Anne Arundel, MD. The full top-ten list of destination counties is in the table above.
What does Baltimore, MD migration mean for housing?
Migration is a leading demand signal. Sustained net inflows tend to support rents and home prices when supply cannot keep up, while net outflows can soften them. Read this alongside Baltimore, MD's price forecast, building permits, and affordability on the full county dashboard before drawing a conclusion.
How current is this Baltimore, MD migration data?
It comes from IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data, which is released about two years after the tax year it covers; the figures above reflect the 2023 tax year. That lag is normal for this dataset, which counts actual tax returns rather than survey estimates.