Posted on 04/16/25
| News Source: WMAR2NEWS
Baltimore, MD - April 16, 2025 - Baltimore City and County are often compared to one another.
Earlier this month UMBC polled residents in each jurisdiction, specifically on quality of life issues and government satisfaction.
People were asked to weigh-in on a dozen issues, and to rate whether they are minor or major problems.
Out of 12 issues raised, 11 of them were deemed more serious in Baltimore City.
While the gap proved large on many subjects, none surpassed homelessness and poverty.
By an 84 percent margin City residents found it to be major issue, compared to 50 percent in Baltimore County.
The next highest differential concerned roads and highway conditions.
In Baltimore City, 73 percent believe it's a major problem as opposed to Baltimore County's 49 percent.
Other widely differing opinions include:
Quality of Education (City: 40 percent - County: 58 percent)
Public Transportation (City: 40 percent - County: 25 percent)
Crime and Public Safety (City: 83 percent - County: 68 percent)
Economic Growth & Development (City: 67 percent - County: 51 percent)
Family Support Services (City: 57 percent - County: 42 percent)
Parks & Rec (City: 37 percent - County: 22 percent)
Subjects more closely contested were:
Housing Costs & Availability: (City: 70 percent - County: 67 percent)
Local Tax & Fee Rates: (City: 73 percent - County: 67 percent)
Home Energy Bills: (City: 82 percent - County: 79 percent)
The only topic County residents appear more concerned about is traffic and commute times, 49 to 40 percent.
As for government services, it was a clean sweep with Baltimore County residents more satisfied than their City neighbors.