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Ellicott City, Maryland · ZIP 21042

Ellicott City — ZIP 21042

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Ellicott City (21042) scores 61/100 — Fair for Ellicott City. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $821K.

61OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

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

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index80/100
Avg math proficiency64%
Avg reading proficiency75%
Schools nearby11

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index33/100
Typical home value$821K
Median rent$2,867/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

Nearby Neighborhoods

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$821K

Median Rent

$2,867/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 19 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

5,463

Violent Crime

402

Property Crime

5,061

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Howard 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
Centennial High09–121,377
75%
88%
Waverly ElementaryPK–05827
70%
75%
Mount Hebron High09–121,455
69%
85%
Centennial Lane ElementaryPK–05749
67%
72%
Triadelphia Ridge ElementaryPK–05619
67%
71%
Manor Woods ElementaryKG–05697
66%
76%
Folly Quarter Middle06–08682
62%
84%
St. Johns Lane ElementaryKG–05636
62%
67%
Burleigh Manor Middle06–08777
61%
73%
Northfield ElementaryKG–05764
60%
72%
Dunloggin Middle06–08623
40%
58%

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

43,021

Median Income

$190K

Homeownership

85%

Median Age

45.1 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 21042 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 21042 has a school score of 80/100. 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 21042 is approximately $821K. 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 21042 in Ellicott City has an overall NeighborScore of 61/100. 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.