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Frederick, Maryland · ZIP 21703

Frederick — ZIP 21703

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Frederick (21703) scores 69/100 — Fair for Frederick. Safety: Lower 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 $421K.

69OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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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 index57/100
Avg math proficiency23%
Avg reading proficiency43%
Schools nearby9

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index53/100
Typical home value$421K
Median rent$2,334/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

$421K

Median Rent

$2,334/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
Orchard Grove ElementaryPK–05613
40%
46%
Tuscarora High09–121,735
34%
59%
Tuscarora ElementaryPK–05793
32%
48%
Ballenger Creek ElementaryPK–05715
32%
56%
Butterfly Ridge ElementaryPK–05607
22%
32%
Ballenger Creek Middle06–08777
17%
47%
Carroll Creek Montessori Public CharterPK–08317
12%
47%
Crestwood Middle06–08996
11%
35%
Hillcrest ElementaryPK–05581
10%
20%

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

41,766

Median Income

$106K

Homeownership

67%

Median Age

34.6 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 21703 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 21703 has a school score of 57/100. 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 21703 is approximately $421K. 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 21703 in Frederick has an overall NeighborScore of 69/100. 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.