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Montgomery Village, Maryland · ZIP 20886

Montgomery Village — ZIP 20886

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Montgomery Village (20886) scores 41/100 — 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 $392K.

41OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

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

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index37/100
Avg math proficiency12%
Avg reading proficiency25%
Schools nearby3

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index54/100
Typical home value$392K
Median rent$2,457/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

$392K

Median Rent

$2,457/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 18 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
Stedwick ElementaryPK–05492
23%
36%
Watkins Mill ElementaryPK–05734
10%
20%
Montgomery Village Middle06–08780
4%
19%

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

34,419

Median Income

$99K

Homeownership

69%

Median Age

37.9 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 20886 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 20886 has a school score of 37/100. 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 20886 is approximately $392K. 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 20886 in Montgomery Village has an overall NeighborScore of 41/100. 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.