NEIGHBORSCORE

Baltimore, Maryland · ZIP 21206

Baltimore — ZIP 21206

Crime DataSchools

Baltimore (21206) scores 33/100 — Below Average for Baltimore. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $227K.

33OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share25%
Property crime share75%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index43/100
Avg math proficiency6%
Avg reading proficiency20%
Schools nearby11

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index79/100
Typical home value$227K
Median rent$1,525/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$227K

Median Rent

$1,525/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Monthly local-area incident data isn't available for this ZIP yet. This area's safety score is based on a coarser FBI reporting tier — see the full crime report below for details.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
City Neighbors Charter SchoolKG–08231
12%
27%
Elmwood ElementaryPK–05396
10%
24%
Overlea High09–121,474
8%
42%
McCormick ElementaryPK–05295
8%
17%
Baltimore International AcademyKG–08749
6%
26%
Glenmount Elementary/MiddlePK–08628
6%
27%
Moravia Park ElementaryPK–05655
4%
13%
Vanguard Collegiate Middle06–08313
3%
7%
Furley ElementaryPK–05410
3%
12%
Gardenville ElementaryPK–05229
3%
12%
Hazelwood Elementary/MiddlePK–08524
2%
12%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Full School Report →

Demographics

Population

49,901

Median Income

$65K

Homeownership

53%

Median Age

36.7 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 21206 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 21206 has a school score of 43/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 21206 is approximately $227K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 21206 in Baltimore has an overall NeighborScore of 33/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.