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Waldorf, Maryland · ZIP 20602

Waldorf — ZIP 20602

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Waldorf (20602) scores 57/100 — Fair for Waldorf. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $394K.

57OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share22%
Property crime share78%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index48/100
Avg math proficiency13%
Avg reading proficiency27%
Schools nearby7

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index55/100
Typical home value$394K
Median rent$2,386/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

$394K

Median Rent

$2,386/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 4 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

2,182

Violent Crime

471

Property Crime

1,711

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Charles 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
Mary B. Neal Elementary SchoolPK–05626
18%
36%
St. Charles High School09–121,617
17%
34%
Dr. Gustavus Brown ElementaryPK–05412
17%
27%
Arthur Middleton Elementary SchoolPK–05774
16%
29%
Benjamin Stoddert Middle School06–08920
8%
26%
Eva Turner Elementary SchoolPK–05494
8%
22%
Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Elementary SchoolPK–05497
7%
16%

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

29,425

Median Income

$107K

Homeownership

67%

Median Age

34.2 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 20602 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 20602 has a school score of 48/100. 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 20602 is approximately $394K. 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 20602 in Waldorf has an overall NeighborScore of 57/100. 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.