What are the best places to live in Maryland?

ZipScore ranks every ZIP code in Maryland by safety, school quality, affordability, and quality of life. Browse the rankings above to find the top neighborhoods in Maryland based on real data from the US Census Bureau, FBI, and EPA.

What is the safest city in Maryland?

The safest cities in Maryland are shown in our Safest Neighborhoods section above, ranked by violent crime rate per 100,000 residents using FBI crime data. Use the search or filters above to explore Maryland neighborhoods by safety grade.

What is the cost of living in Maryland?

Cost of living varies widely across Maryland. Our rankings show median home values, median rent, and median household income for every ZIP code in Maryland. Use the affordability filter above or our free Affordability Calculator to find neighborhoods within your budget.

What are the best school districts in Maryland?

The top-rated school districts in Maryland are shown in our Best for Families section above, ranked by average school rating and student-teacher ratio. Click any ZIP code for a full school breakdown including individual school ratings.

Is Maryland a good state to live in?

Maryland offers diverse neighborhoods ranging from urban centers to quiet suburbs and rural areas. Use ZipScore to explore the data for each ZIP code in Maryland - including crime rates, school quality, housing affordability, air quality, and climate data - to find the area that best fits your lifestyle.

Maryland Neighborhoods & ZIP Codes

Explore all 6 ZIP codes in Maryland - crime, housing, schools, and more.

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ZIP · City	Population	Median Income	Median Home	ZipScore
21210 Baltimore	28,340	$103,728	$492,497	74
21211 Baltimore	33,260	$65,940	$271,041	66
21218 Baltimore	44,870	$45,070	$165,125	57
21224 Baltimore	50,140	$43,586	$168,270	55
21201 Baltimore	30,540	$53,631	$174,800	53
21202 Baltimore	24,810	$40,199	$199,554	48

Top 10 Safest Cities in Maryland

Ranked by lowest violent crime rate - FBI Uniform Crime Report data

#	ZIP · City	Crime Rate/100k	Safety Grade
1	21210 Baltimore	146.0	A
2	21211 Baltimore	258.0	B
3	21218 Baltimore	431.0	C+
4	21224 Baltimore	512.0	C+
5	21201 Baltimore	568.0	C
6	21202 Baltimore	661.0	C

Top 10 Most Affordable Cities in Maryland

Ranked by lowest median home value - US Census Bureau data

#	ZIP · City	Median Home	Avg Rent	ZipScore
1	21218 Baltimore	$165,125	$953/mo	57
2	21224 Baltimore	$168,270	$886/mo	55
3	21201 Baltimore	$174,800	$855/mo	53
4	21202 Baltimore	$199,554	$830/mo	48
5	21211 Baltimore	$271,041	$1,157/mo	66
6	21210 Baltimore	$492,497	$1,959/mo	74

Top 10 Best Cities for Families in Maryland

Ranked by highest school ratings - best school districts for families

#	ZIP · City	School Rating	Safety	ZipScore
1	21210 Baltimore	7.5/10	A	74
2	21211 Baltimore	6.6/10	B	66
3	21224 Baltimore	5.8/10	C+	55
4	21218 Baltimore	5.2/10	C+	57
5	21201 Baltimore	4.9/10	C	53
6	21202 Baltimore	4.9/10	C	48

Maryland Neighborhoods & ZIP Codes

Top 10 Safest Cities in Maryland

Top 10 Most Affordable Cities in Maryland

Top 10 Best Cities for Families in Maryland

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