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Halethorpe, Maryland · ZIP 21227

Halethorpe — ZIP 21227

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Halethorpe (21227) scores 36/100 — Below Average for Maryland. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $315K.

36OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share14%
Property crime share86%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index49/100
Avg math proficiency14%
Avg reading proficiency30%
Schools nearby9

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index64/100
Typical home value$315K
Median rent$1,704/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

$315K

Median Rent

$1,704/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

24,088

Violent Crime

3,481

Property Crime

20,607

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Baltimore 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
Relay ElementaryPK–05581
31%
51%
Arbutus ElementaryPK–05410
22%
42%
Halethorpe ElementaryPK–05273
22%
37%
Arbutus Middle06–08974
11%
42%
Lansdowne ElementaryPK–05603
9%
21%
Riverview ElementaryPK–05552
9%
16%
Baltimore Highlands ElementaryPK–05461
9%
22%
Lansdowne High09–121,313
8%
33%
Lansdowne Middle06–08661
2%
9%

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

35,695

Median Income

$86K

Homeownership

65%

Median Age

36.2 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 21227 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 21227 has a school score of 49/100. 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 21227 is approximately $315K. 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 21227 in Halethorpe has an overall NeighborScore of 36/100. 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.