Question 1

Is 21850 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 21850 in Pittsville has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Pittsville city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 21850 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 21850?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 21850 has a school score of 70/100, based on NCES EdFacts proficiency data for nearby public schools. Schools in 21850 perform near state averages on math and reading assessments — neither significantly above nor below the Pittsville district benchmark. For families with school-age children, the Full School Report for 21850 provides proficiency rates and enrollment data for each individual school. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 assessment data.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 21850?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 21850 is approximately $304K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 21850 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 21850 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 21850 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 21850 has an overall NeighborScore of 61/100, placing it in the moderate range for Pittsville. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 61/100, 21850 scores similarly to the middle tier of Pittsville neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

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