Madison-Eastend is a

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in the heart of East

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. Madison-Eastend occupies 66.7 acres of land north of

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and south of

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. The neighborhood is bounded by the neighborhoods of

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and

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to the south, Milton-Montford to the west,

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to the north, and Orangeville to the east. The swath of land between

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and Frank C Bocek Park, which includes Madison-Eastend, is often referred to as the "Down the Hill" neighborhood by local residents.

Demographics

Madison-Eastend is 90%

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. The neighborhood is one of the least expensive neighborhoods in the United States, with the median price of housing being less than $50,000.

Health

Life expectancy is between 63 and 69 years old. Madison-Eastend suffers from high levels of cancer, HIV/AIDS, and homicide compared to other neighborhoods of Baltimore. There is a

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in Madison-Eastend due to

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caused by factories, refineries, and other businesses polluting the land and water. Trains used the area to dump coal, causing the land at the brownfield to become hard and blackened by oil.

History

The majority of the neighborhood lies within the East Monument Historic District. The district is historically significant due to the large

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immigrant community that once lived in the area. Madison-Eastend has since transitioned to a majority

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References

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