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Mount Rainier, Maryland · ZIP 20712

Mount Rainier — ZIP 20712

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Mount Rainier (20712) scores 45/100 — Below Average for Maryland. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $457K.

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Overall NeighborScore

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

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share11%
Property crime share89%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index22/100
Avg math proficiency6%
Avg reading proficiency18%
Schools nearby2

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index49/100
Typical home value$457K
Median rent$1,502/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

$457K

Median Rent

$1,502/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 5 Months

Crime Overview

Monthly local-area incident data isn't available for this ZIP yet. This area's safety score is based on a coarser FBI reporting tier — see the full crime report below for details.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Mt Rainier ElementaryPK–05311
8%
22%
Thomas S. Stone ElementaryPK–05580
5%
14%

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

9,179

Median Income

$69K

Homeownership

24%

Median Age

39.3 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 20712 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 20712 has a school score of 22/100. 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 20712 is approximately $457K. 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 20712 in Mount Rainier has an overall NeighborScore of 45/100. 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.