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Rockville, Maryland · ZIP 20851

Rockville — ZIP 20851

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Rockville (20851) scores 72/100 — Good for Rockville. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate 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 $550K.

72OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100
Violent crime share8%
Property crime share92%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index47/100
Avg math proficiency28%
Avg reading proficiency40%
Schools nearby3

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index43/100
Typical home value$550K
Median rent$2,859/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

$550K

Median Rent

$2,859/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 9 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
Rockville High09–121,550
39%
67%
Twinbrook ElementaryPK–05459
23%
22%
Meadow Hall ElementaryKG–05348
22%
32%

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

14,660

Median Income

$126K

Homeownership

57%

Median Age

38.6 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 20851 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. 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 20851 has a school score of 47/100. 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 20851 is approximately $550K. 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 20851 in Rockville has an overall NeighborScore of 72/100. 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.