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Brooklyn Park, Maryland · ZIP 21225

Brooklyn Park — ZIP 21225

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Brooklyn Park (21225) scores 45/100 — Below Average for Maryland. 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 $230K.

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share18%
Property crime share82%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index44/100
Avg math proficiency7%
Avg reading proficiency20%
Schools nearby10

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index79/100
Typical home value$230K
Median rent$1,371/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

$230K

Median Rent

$1,371/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

Total Incidents

12,260

Violent Crime

2,155

Property Crime

10,105

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Anne Arundel County, Maryland (2025). 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

Grades
Park ElementaryPK–05538
17%
46%
Brooklyn Park ElementaryPK–05463
15%
24%
Brooklyn Park Middle06–08784
8%
38%
Belle Grove ElementaryPK–05305
8%
17%
Maree Garnett Farring Elementary/MiddlePK–08717
5%
21%
Benjamin Franklin High School at Masonville Cove09–12786
3%
12%
Curtis Bay ElementaryPK–05470
3%
12%
Bay-Brook Elementary/MiddlePK–08706
1%
5%
The Historic Cherry Hill Elementary/Middle03–08513
1%
6%
Arundel ElementaryPK–02434Not reportedNot 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

34,469

Median Income

$54K

Homeownership

50%

Median Age

34.2 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 21225 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. 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 21225 has a school score of 44/100. 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 21225 is approximately $230K. 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 21225 in Brooklyn Park has an overall NeighborScore of 45/100. 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.