Baltimore, Maryland · ZIP 21213

Baltimore — ZIP 21213

Baltimore (21213) scores 28/100 — Below Average for Baltimore. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. Among the most affordable markets in the state. The typical home value here is $120K.

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 index32/100

Avg math proficiency6%

Avg reading proficiency16%

Schools nearby9

Among the most affordable markets in the state.

Affordability index95/100

Typical home value$120K

Median rent$1,748/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

$120K

Median Rent

$1,748/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
The Green School of Baltimore	KG–05	162	32%	52%
The Belair-Edison School	PK–08	911	4%	20%
Harford Heights Elementary	PK–05	435	3%	12%
Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary	PK–05	300	3%	8%
Sinclair Lane Elementary	PK–05	269	3%	8%
Collington Square Elementary/Middle	PK–08	230	3%	3%
Fort Worthington Elementary/Middle	KG–08	705	1%	7%
Lillie May Carroll Jackson School	05–08	209	1%	21%
Lakewood Elementary	PK–KG	94	Not reported	Not reported

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.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

27,881

Median Income

$51K

Homeownership

52%

Median Age

38.3 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 21213 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 21213 has a school score of 32/100. 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 21213 is approximately $120K. 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 21213 in Baltimore has an overall NeighborScore of 28/100. 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.