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Elkton, Maryland · ZIP 21921

Elkton — ZIP 21921

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Elkton (21921) scores 38/100 — Below Average for Elkton. 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 $379K.

38OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share15%
Property crime share85%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index53/100
Avg math proficiency19%
Avg reading proficiency36%
Schools nearby10

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index58/100
Typical home value$379K
Median rent$1,903/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

$379K

Median Rent

$1,903/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

1,766

Violent Crime

301

Property Crime

1,465

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Cecil 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
Elk Neck ElementaryPK–05428
35%
51%
Kenmore ElementaryPK–05290
32%
52%
Elkton High09–121,050
22%
49%
Cecil Manor ElementaryPK–05416
22%
32%
Leeds ElementaryPK–05284
22%
37%
Holly Hall ElementaryPK–05432
17%
22%
Cherry Hill Middle06–08387
17%
45%
Thomson Estates ElementaryPK–05456
10%
28%
Gilpin Manor ElementaryPK–05478
8%
22%
Elkton Middle06–08538
7%
23%

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

45,698

Median Income

$86K

Homeownership

70%

Median Age

39.4 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 21921 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 21921 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 21921 is approximately $379K. 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 21921 in Elkton has an overall NeighborScore of 38/100. 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.