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Mardela Springs, Maryland · ZIP 21837

— ZIP 21837

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70OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Higher reported crime than the typical US area.

Safety index45/100

Top-tier schools for this area.

School index100/100
Schools nearby2

A middle-of-the-market price profile.

Value index68/100
Median price$295K

Real Estate Snapshot

Median Price

$295K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

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Median Home Price — 24 Months

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Crime Overview

Total Incidents

2,263

Violent Crime

466

Property Crime

1,797

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Wicomico County, Maryland (2024). 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

SchoolGradesStudentsMath ↓Reading
Mardela Middle & High06–12742——
Northwestern ElementaryPK–05340——

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). Proficiency = % of students meeting state standards.

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Demographics

Population

2,975

Median Income

$63K

Homeownership

87%

Median Age

40.8 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP code 21837 in Mardela Springs has a crime score of 45/100, which is above city averages — meaning reported incidents per 1,000 residents are elevated relative to most Mardela Springs neighborhoods. This score is calculated from FBI Crime Data Explorer incident reports, normalized by population and weighted by crime severity. Prospective residents should review the Full Crime Report for 21837, check street-level crime mapping tools, and weigh this data alongside commute priorities, school needs, and affordability when making decisions. Crime scores are one input, not a complete picture of neighborhood livability.