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Indian Head, Maryland · ZIP 20640

Indian Head — ZIP 20640

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Indian Head (20640) scores 58/100 — Fair for Maryland. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index 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 $353K.

58OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share22%
Property crime share78%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index51/100
Avg math proficiency15%
Avg reading proficiency33%
Schools nearby5

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index58/100
Typical home value$353K
Median rent$2,275/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

$353K

Median Rent

$2,275/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

2,182

Violent Crime

471

Property Crime

1,711

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Charles 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
Henry E. Lackey High School09–121,033
22%
37%
J. C. Parks Elementary SchoolPK–05653
19%
37%
Indian Head Elementary SchoolPK–05443
12%
22%
Matthew Henson Middle School06–08701
11%
39%
General Smallwood Middle School06–08500
11%
30%

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

10,254

Median Income

$101K

Homeownership

79%

Median Age

38.8 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 20640 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. 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 20640 has a school score of 51/100. 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 20640 is approximately $353K. 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 20640 in Indian Head has an overall NeighborScore of 58/100. 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.