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Sykesville, Maryland · ZIP 21784

Sykesville — ZIP 21784

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Sykesville (21784) scores 86/100 — Excellent for Maryland. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $569K.

86OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

A-Excellent

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100
Violent crime share13%
Property crime share87%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index76/100
Avg math proficiency60%
Avg reading proficiency67%
Schools nearby11

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index42/100
Typical home value$569K
Median rent$2,329/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

$569K

Median Rent

$2,329/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 6 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,425

Violent Crime

200

Property Crime

1,225

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Carroll 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
Liberty High09–121,007
77%
60%
Century High09–121,101
72%
61%
Freedom District ElementaryKG–05627
70%
80%
Carrolltowne ElementaryPK–05593
70%
73%
Piney Ridge ElementaryPK–05578
68%
75%
South Carroll High09–12933
62%
47%
Mechanicsville ElementaryPK–05510
60%
73%
Linton Springs ElementaryPK–05759
59%
70%
Eldersburg ElementaryPK–05470
57%
67%
Sykesville Middle06–08697
34%
62%
Oklahoma Road Middle06–08816
28%
67%

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

37,813

Median Income

$139K

Homeownership

87%

Median Age

38.9 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 21784 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 21784 has a school score of 76/100. 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 21784 is approximately $569K. 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 21784 in Sykesville has an overall NeighborScore of 86/100. 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.