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Germantown, Maryland · ZIP 20874

Germantown — ZIP 20874

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Germantown (20874) scores 53/100 — Fair for Germantown. 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 $421K.

53OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share10%
Property crime share90%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index61/100
Avg math proficiency31%
Avg reading proficiency50%
Schools nearby13

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index52/100
Typical home value$421K
Median rent$2,142/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

$2,142/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 15 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

18,748

Violent Crime

1,875

Property Crime

16,873

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Montgomery 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
Spark M. Matsunaga ElementaryKG–05530
58%
69%
Northwest High09–122,300
52%
73%
Dr. Ronald E. McNair ElementaryPK–05673
50%
58%
Germantown ElementaryPK–05314
37%
52%
Kingsview Middle06–08908
29%
54%
Great Seneca Creek ElementaryKG–05487
27%
44%
Clopper Mill ElementaryPK–05458
27%
42%
Seneca Valley High09–122,409
26%
59%
Roberto W. Clemente Middle06–08888
22%
48%
Waters Landing ElementaryKG–05735
22%
37%
Lake Seneca ElementaryPK–05437
20%
37%
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle06–08841
18%
48%
S. Christa McAuliffe ElementaryPK–05467
18%
31%

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

62,233

Median Income

$115K

Homeownership

66%

Median Age

37.6 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 20874 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 20874 has a school score of 61/100. 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 20874 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 20874 in Germantown has an overall NeighborScore of 53/100. 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.