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Westminster, Maryland · ZIP 21157

Westminster — ZIP 21157

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Westminster (21157) scores 74/100 — Good for Westminster. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $473K.

74OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100
Violent crime share11%
Property crime share89%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index67/100
Avg math proficiency43%
Avg reading proficiency55%
Schools nearby9

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index49/100
Typical home value$473K
Median rent$1,621/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

$473K

Median Rent

$1,621/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 8 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
Westminster High09–121,477
67%
53%
Winfield ElementaryPK–05724
54%
62%
Friendship Valley ElementaryPK–05518
54%
60%
William Winchester ElementaryPK–05587
50%
68%
Cranberry Station ElementaryPK–05593
44%
54%
Winters Mill High09–121,156
37%
47%
Robert Moton ElementaryPK–05440
30%
39%
Westminster West Middle06–08923
27%
57%
Westminster East Middle06–08796
24%
54%

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

40,191

Median Income

$105K

Homeownership

77%

Median Age

43.2 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 21157 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. 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 21157 has a school score of 67/100. 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 21157 is approximately $473K. 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 21157 in Westminster has an overall NeighborScore of 74/100. 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.