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Cumberland, Maryland · ZIP 21502

Cumberland — ZIP 21502

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Cumberland (21502) scores 52/100 — Fair for Cumberland. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. Among the most affordable markets in the state. The typical home value here is $160K.

52OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share7%
Property crime share93%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index60/100
Avg math proficiency31%
Avg reading proficiency47%
Schools nearby12

Among the most affordable markets in the state.

Affordability index95/100
Typical home value$160K
Median rent$1,056/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

$160K

Median Rent

$1,056/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 22 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,090

Violent Crime

115

Property Crime

975

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Allegany 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
Northeast ElementaryPK–05272
47%
52%
Parkside ElementaryPK–05222
47%
62%
Cresaptown ElementaryPK–05268
42%
57%
Cash Valley ElementaryPK–05266
42%
57%
Bel Air ElementaryPK–05216
42%
57%
Allegany High09–12719
37%
62%
John Humbird ElementaryPK–05242
27%
27%
West Side ElementaryPK–05321
22%
47%
South Penn ElementaryPK–05491
18%
29%
Fort Hill High09–12655
17%
42%
Washington Middle06–08577
17%
34%
Braddock Middle06–08536
17%
34%

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

41,810

Median Income

$61K

Homeownership

72%

Median Age

42.8 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 21502 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 21502 has a school score of 60/100. 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 21502 is approximately $160K. 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 21502 in Cumberland has an overall NeighborScore of 52/100. 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.