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Frederick, Maryland · ZIP 21701

Frederick — ZIP 21701

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Frederick (21701) scores 72/100 — Good for Frederick. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $455K.

72OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100
Violent crime share20%
Property crime share80%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index62/100
Avg math proficiency32%
Avg reading proficiency51%
Schools nearby11

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index49/100
Typical home value$455K
Median rent$2,278/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

$455K

Median Rent

$2,278/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

3,508

Violent Crime

632

Property Crime

2,876

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Frederick 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
Linganore High09–121,647
47%
71%
Frederick Classical CharterKG–08376
47%
72%
Spring Ridge ElementaryPK–05605
45%
57%
North Frederick ElementaryPK–05660
38%
53%
Parkway ElementaryPK–05263
37%
62%
Gov. Thomas Johnson High09–122,066
31%
38%
Frederick High09–121,821
29%
54%
Liberty ElementaryPK–05265
27%
42%
Lincoln ElementaryPK–05615
23%
41%
West Frederick Middle06–08820
15%
36%
Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle06–08573
15%
38%

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

41,340

Median Income

$107K

Homeownership

66%

Median Age

39.6 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 21701 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. 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 21701 has a school score of 62/100. 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 21701 is approximately $455K. 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 21701 in Frederick has an overall NeighborScore of 72/100. 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.