Catonsville, Maryland · ZIP 21228

Catonsville — ZIP 21228

Catonsville (21228) scores 42/100 — Below Average for Maryland. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $437K.

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share14%

Property crime share86%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index62/100

Avg math proficiency32%

Avg reading proficiency52%

Schools nearby8

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index52/100

Typical home value$437K

Median rent$1,688/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

$437K

Median Rent

$1,688/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

24,088

Violent Crime

3,481

Property Crime

20,607

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Baltimore 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
Westchester Elementary	PK–05	662	54%	68%
Hillcrest Elementary	PK–05	678	46%	64%
Catonsville Elementary	PK–05	653	37%	57%
Woodbridge Elementary	PK–05	484	37%	56%
Catonsville High	09–12	1,735	35%	64%
Westowne Elementary	PK–05	635	26%	40%
Catonsville Middle	06–08	818	15%	47%
Johnnycake Elementary	PK–05	592	8%	19%

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

49,417

Median Income

$113K

Homeownership

71%

Median Age

42.2 yrs

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

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Guides Featuring ZIP 21228

Crime ReportsAugust 10, 2026By Sharon Ben-Moshe

Baltimore's Crime Score Explained: City vs. County (2026)

Every scored Baltimore ZIP code — city and county suburbs alike — shares the same 25/100 FBI crime score. See why, how it compares to Maryland and the U.S., and what actually separates one Baltimore ZIP from another.

Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 21228 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 21228 has a school score of 62/100. 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 21228 is approximately $437K. 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 21228 in Catonsville has an overall NeighborScore of 42/100. 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.