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Dundalk, Maryland · ZIP 21222

Dundalk — ZIP 21222

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Dundalk (21222) scores 35/100 — 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 $231K.

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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%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index46/100
Avg math proficiency8%
Avg reading proficiency25%
Schools nearby13

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index79/100
Typical home value$231K
Median rent$1,457/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

$231K

Median Rent

$1,457/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

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
Norwood ElementaryPK–03521
17%
27%
Grange ElementaryPK–05483
14%
31%
Bear Creek ElementaryPK–05461
13%
28%
Charlesmont ElementaryPK–05373
12%
42%
Battle Grove ElementaryPK–05333
12%
27%
Logan ElementaryPK–05556
8%
16%
Patapsco High and Center for Arts09–121,385
8%
51%
Dundalk ElementaryPK–05757
7%
15%
Sandy Plains ElementaryPK–05580
7%
12%
Dundalk High09–122,087
4%
34%
Holabird Middle04–081,027
3%
14%
General John Stricker Middle06–08713
3%
13%
Dundalk Middle06–08598
1%
9%

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

58,935

Median Income

$64K

Homeownership

65%

Median Age

36.4 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 21222 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 21222 has a school score of 46/100. 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 21222 is approximately $231K. 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 21222 in Dundalk has an overall NeighborScore of 35/100. 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.