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    Best Neighborhoods in Taneytown, MD

    25 neighborhoods ranked by safety, walkability, affordability, and quality of life — powered by real data from the US Census, FBI, EPA, and Walk Score.

    Population: 7,2342026 Data

    Best Neighborhoods in Taneytown, MD — Key Takeaways

    The best neighborhood in Taneytown is Fairplay CDP with a Kurby Score of 95/100. Taneytown has 25 neighborhoods ranked by quality of life data. The safest neighborhood is Fairplay CDP with a violent crime rate of 6.6 per 1,000 residents. The most affordable is Potomac Heights CDP with a median home value of $75,000.

    Taneytown has a population of 7,234, a median household income of $78,333, an unemployment rate of 4.2%, and a poverty rate of 10.7%. The median home value citywide is $300,000, which is 6% above the national average of $281,900.

    Data sourced from the US Census Bureau, FBI Crime Data Explorer, EPA AirNow, Walk Score, and FEMA. Last updated: March 2026.

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    Top 3 Neighborhoods

    Fairplay CDP

    95/100

    Kurby Score

    $239,700
    Crime: 6.6

    Dunkirk CDP

    95/100

    Kurby Score

    $536,900
    Crime: 6.6

    St. Leonard CDP

    95/100

    Kurby Score

    $467,700
    Crime: 6.6
    Complete Rankings — 25 Neighborhoods
    Best neighborhoods in Taneytown ranked by Kurby Score, with median home value, walk score, crime rate, poverty rate, and unemployment rate.
    #NeighborhoodKurby Score
    		Fairplay CDP95
    		Dunkirk CDP95
    		St. Leonard CDP95
    4
    		Monrovia CDP95
    5
    		Cavetown CDP94
    6
    		Huntingtown CDP94
    7
    		Broomes Island CDP94
    8
    		Hampton CDP94
    9
    		Golden Beach CDP94
    10
    		Pylesville CDP94
    11
    		Adamstown CDP94
    12
    		Cordova CDP94
    13
    		Cedarville CDP94
    14
    		Potomac Heights CDP93
    15
    		Point of Rocks CDP93
    16
    		Highfield-Cascade CDP93
    17
    		Highland CDP93
    18
    		Bryantown CDP93
    19
    		Cobb Island CDP93
    20
    		Calvert Beach CDP93
    21
    		West Laurel CDP93
    22
    		Bel Air CDP93
    23
    		Queensland CDP93
    24
    		St. James CDP92
    25
    		La Vale CDP92

    Rankings by Category

    Top 5 neighborhoods in Taneytown for each quality-of-life metric.

    Safest

    Lowest violent crime rate

    1. 1
      Fairplay CDP
      6.6 per 1K
    2. 2
      Dunkirk CDP
      6.6 per 1K
    3. 3
      St. Leonard CDP
      6.6 per 1K
    4. 4
      Monrovia CDP
      6.6 per 1K
    5. 5
      Cavetown CDP
      6.6 per 1K
    Most Affordable

    Lowest median home value

    1. 1
      Potomac Heights CDP
      $75,000
    2. 2
      La Vale CDP
      $168,200
    3. 3
      Bel Air CDP
      $179,100
    4. 4
      Highfield-Cascade CDP
      $234,100
    5. 5
      Fairplay CDP
      $239,700
    Lowest Poverty

    Lowest poverty rate

    1. 1
      Adamstown CDP
      0.4%
    2. 2
      Dunkirk CDP
      0.7%
    3. 3
      Cedarville CDP
      1.2%
    4. 4
      Cobb Island CDP
      1.6%
    5. 5
      Point of Rocks CDP
      2.4%
    Lowest Unemployment

    Lowest unemployment rate

    1. 1
      St. James CDP
      0.5%
    2. 2
      Dunkirk CDP
      0.7%
    3. 3
      Monrovia CDP
      0.7%
    4. 4
      Hampton CDP
      0.9%
    5. 5
      Bel Air CDP
      1.8%
    Highest Income

    Highest median household income

    1. 1
      Highland CDP
      $242,969
    2. 2
      Monrovia CDP
      $224,886
    3. 3
      Adamstown CDP
      $223,250
    4. 4
      Broomes Island CDP
      $183,393
    5. 5
      Huntingtown CDP
      $175,341
    How We Rank Neighborhoods in Taneytown

    Neighborhoods are ranked using the Kurby Score, a composite quality-of-life index that evaluates six weighted categories based on publicly available data:

    Affordability
    25% weight
    Walkability & Transit
    15% weight
    Safety
    17% weight
    Environment
    17% weight
    Education
    13% weight
    Economy
    13% weight

    Each category incorporates multiple data points. For example, Safety uses both violent and property crime rates; Environment considers air quality (AQI), noise levels, climate risk, and flood zone status; Affordability factors in home price-to-income ratio, rent, and electricity costs.

    Data Sources: US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR), EPA AirNow, Walk Score, DOT National Transportation Noise Map, FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and EIA Electricity Data. All data is updated on a rolling basis as new government releases become available.

    Lifestyle & Amenity Scores

    Based on nearby amenities, noise levels, and quality of life factors

    Parks0/100
    Grocery0/100
    Dining0/100
    Nightlife0/100
    Shopping0/100
    Healthcare0/100
    Daycare0/100

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What are the best neighborhoods in Taneytown?
    The top neighborhoods in Taneytown based on the Kurby Score are: Fairplay CDP, Dunkirk CDP, St. Leonard CDP, Monrovia CDP, Cavetown CDP. These rankings consider safety, walkability, affordability, air quality, and schools.
    What is the safest neighborhood in Taneytown?
    The safest neighborhood in Taneytown is Fairplay CDP with a violent crime rate of 6.6 per 1,000 residents. The national average is 3.6 per 1,000.
    What is the most affordable neighborhood in Taneytown?
    The most affordable neighborhood in Taneytown is Potomac Heights CDP with a median home value of $75,000. The national median is $281,900.
    What is the unemployment rate in Taneytown?
    The unemployment rate in Taneytown, MD is 4.2%. The national average is 3.7%. The poverty rate is 10.7% (national average: 12.4%).
    What is the median household income in Taneytown?
    The median household income in Taneytown, MD is $78,333. The national median is $74,580.

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