It's my hometown, so I gave it an 8, although it probably deserves around a 6.
It's a really unique place, I have to say, a perfect blend of the south and north. For better or worse, no other city in the country has people like Baltimore. You can spot a Baltimorian as soon as they open their mouths, and I love that. I always wished I had more of a Baltimore accent, although it does comes out in certain words.
The Harbor and the surrounding areas are so beautiful. Structurally, the city makes no sense. One street would be decent, but literally the next street over would be a war zone, and then the next street after that would be decent again. I'm exaggerating, but the inner city is all mixed up.
Crapping on the county though is played out. The county is mostly suburban, but there are good/fun places up there as well.
You wouldn't want to be caught dead in West (and maybe East?) Baltimore, and public transport there is a shyt show. You definitely need a car if you want to experience Baltimore in all its glory.
I don't listen to Baltimore club music so much now that I'm older, but it still bangs. And the seafood here is the GOAT in the US. Don't @ me.
Every time I visit home, I do see and appreciate how the city is trying to better itself, although I do worry if it'll end up how Bushwick in Brooklyn is today--as much as I love Bushwick, the landlords are racist as hell and will do everything in their power to keep Black people out.