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Paramount-Long Meadow, Maryland · ZIP 21742

Paramount-Long Meadow — ZIP 21742

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Paramount-Long Meadow (21742) scores 64/100 — 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 $354K.

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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 share20%
Property crime share80%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index63/100
Avg math proficiency35%
Avg reading proficiency52%
Schools nearby8

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index59/100
Typical home value$354K
Median rent$1,612/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

$354K

Median Rent

$1,612/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

2,400

Violent Crime

482

Property Crime

1,918

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Washington 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
Fountaindale ElementaryPK–05413
57%
72%
Old Forge ElementaryPK–05354
42%
52%
Paramount ElementaryPK–05397
39%
63%
Potomac Heights ElementaryPK–05351
37%
47%
North Hagerstown High09–121,583
26%
50%
Eastern Elementary03–05439
25%
37%
Northern Middle06–08841
17%
41%
Ruth Ann Monroe PrimaryPK–02579Not reportedNot 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

35,114

Median Income

$86K

Homeownership

69%

Median Age

41.7 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 21742 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 21742 has a school score of 63/100. 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 21742 is approximately $354K. 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 21742 in Paramount-Long Meadow has an overall NeighborScore of 64/100. 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.