As the home of Cal Ripken Jr. and the Aberdeen IronBirds, Aberdeen sits 26 miles northeast of Baltimore, offering a rich baseball heritage alongside its military history. The city houses the Aberdeen Proving Ground, which employs over 12,500 civilian and military personnel. Established neighborhoods like Swan Creek and the residential areas surrounding Festival Park feature well-maintained houses near the shops and restaurants of Bel Air Avenue. Three-bedroom rental homes in Aberdeen average $2,343 monthly. The city's location along I-95 and the Amtrak Northeast Corridor provides direct routes to Washington D.C., Baltimore, and Philadelphia. Residents enjoy Ripken Stadium, where the Aberdeen IronBirds play their home games in the MLB Draft League, plus outdoor recreation at spots like Aberdeen Festival Park and Swan Creek Trail. The city, with its population of over 16,000 residents, continues to grow while maintaining its small-town character.