La Plata, Maryland · ZIP 20646

La Plata — ZIP 20646

La Plata (20646) scores 72/100 — Good for Maryland. 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 $483K.

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100

Violent crime share10%

Property crime share90%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index62/100

Avg math proficiency32%

Avg reading proficiency50%

Schools nearby5

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index48/100

Typical home value$483K

Median rent$2,436/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

$483K

Median Rent

$2,436/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 3 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
La Plata High School	09–12	1,217	47%	54%
Mary H. Matula Elementary School	PK–05	610	32%	52%
Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School	PK–05	663	31%	50%
Milton M. Somers Middle School	06–08	671	19%	45%
Phoenix International School of the Arts	06–08	243	Not reported	Not reported

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.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

21,601

Median Income

$132K

Homeownership

87%

Median Age

42.9 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 20646 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 20646 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 20646 is approximately $483K. 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 20646 in La Plata 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.