Baltimore, Maryland · ZIP 21224

Baltimore — ZIP 21224

Baltimore (21224) scores 34/100 — 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 $243K.

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 index45/100

Avg math proficiency9%

Avg reading proficiency22%

Schools nearby13

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index72/100

Typical home value$243K

Median rent$2,118/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

$243K

Median Rent

$2,118/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
Hampstead Hill Academy	PK–08	933	31%	63%
Berkshire Elementary	PK–05	514	15%	31%
Patterson Park Public Charter School	PK–08	730	12%	37%
Colgate Elementary	PK–05	533	12%	18%
Clay Hill Public Charter School	KG–06	335	10%	30%
Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle	PK–08	774	8%	21%
Graceland Park/O'Donnell Heights Elementary/Middle	PK–08	831	5%	16%
Holabird Academy	PK–08	650	4%	20%
William Paca Elementary	PK–05	414	4%	5%
Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #215	PK–08	405	4%	12%
John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle	PK–08	1,061	3%	13%
Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #237	PK–08	899	3%	11%
Patterson High	09–12	1,330	3%	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.

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Demographics

Population

46,949

Median Income

$89K

Homeownership

59%

Median Age

34.3 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 21224 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 21224 has a school score of 45/100. 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 21224 is approximately $243K. 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 21224 in Baltimore has an overall NeighborScore of 34/100. 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.