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Baltimore, Maryland · ZIP 21226

— ZIP 21226

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69OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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Higher reported crime than the typical US area.

Safety index45/100

Top-tier schools for this area.

School index100/100

A middle-of-the-market price profile.

Value index64/100
Median price$380K
Median rent$1,338/mo
Days on market36 days

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Real Estate Snapshot

Median Price

$380K

Median Rent

$1,338/mo

Days on Market

36 days

Sale-to-List

100.5%

Median Home Price — 24 Months

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Crime Overview

Total Incidents

14,459

Violent Crime

2,392

Property Crime

12,067

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Anne Arundel County, Maryland (2024). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

SchoolGradesStudentsMath ↓Reading

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). Proficiency = % of students meeting state standards.

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Demographics

Population

6,593

Median Income

$83K

Homeownership

61%

Median Age

33.6 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP code 21226 in Baltimore has a crime score of 45/100, which is above city averages — meaning reported incidents per 1,000 residents are elevated relative to most Baltimore neighborhoods. This score is calculated from FBI Crime Data Explorer incident reports, normalized by population and weighted by crime severity. Prospective residents should review the Full Crime Report for 21226, check street-level crime mapping tools, and weigh this data alongside commute priorities, school needs, and affordability when making decisions. Crime scores are one input, not a complete picture of neighborhood livability.