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Easton, Maryland · ZIP 21601

Easton — ZIP 21601

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Easton (21601) scores 59/100 — Fair for Maryland. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index 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 $453K.

59OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share23%
Property crime share77%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index53/100
Avg math proficiency16%
Avg reading proficiency40%
Schools nearby3

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index51/100
Typical home value$453K
Median rent$2,201/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

$453K

Median Rent

$2,201/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 11 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

563

Violent Crime

110

Property Crime

453

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Talbot 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
Easton High09–121,179
23%
52%
Easton ElementaryPK–051,075
14%
30%
Easton Middle06–08703
12%
37%

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

24,095

Median Income

$84K

Homeownership

70%

Median Age

48.1 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 21601 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. 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 21601 has a school score of 53/100. 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 21601 is approximately $453K. 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 21601 in Easton has an overall NeighborScore of 59/100. 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.