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State index

Maryland cities in the launch dataset

Compare large Maryland cities by 2025 Census population, population momentum, and verified data-readiness notes. The current Maryland subset includes 1 large South cities with a combined 2025 population estimate of 569,997.

State signal

Baltimore, Maryland has the strongest verified population-growth signal in this Maryland subset at -2.69% since the 2020 estimates base. Treat this as a starting point, then verify affordability, job, school, tax, safety, and commute tradeoffs.

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City Rank 2025 population 2020 base Growth Signal
Baltimore, Maryland #30 569,997 585,729 -2.69% stable