Anne Arundel County, Maryland Housing Market
In Anne Arundel County, Maryland, the median home value is $467,900, with a median monthly rent of $2,071. This places Anne Arundel County at #165 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #3 within Maryland.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,550
- Establishments: 15,836
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 873
- Multi-family: 971
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 252,384 (avg $128,026)
- Outflow: 245,225 (avg $129,131)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 10 active ZIP codes in Anne Arundel County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20751 | 289.7 | +9.59% | 2025 |
| 2 | 20724 | 244.5 | -17.37% | 2025 |
| 3 | 21035 | 238.9 | -7.03% | 2025 |
| 4 | 20794 | 336.2 | +6.18% | 2025 |
| 5 | 21401 | 296.7 | +3.24% | 2025 |
| 6 | 20754 | 244.0 | +2.60% | 2025 |
| 7 | 20711 | 252.1 | -0.33% | 2025 |
| 8 | 21108 | 285.1 | -0.55% | 2025 |
| 9 | 20779 | 252.0 | — | 2025 |
| 10 | 21225 | 275.8 | +6.38% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Anne Arundel County | Maryland Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $467,900 | $370,016 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,071 | $1,459 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 75.1% | 72.7% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 18.8 | 21.1 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Anne Arundel County is 26.5% above the Maryland state average and 105.5% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $2,071/month is 41.9% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 18.8, the buy-vs-rent decision in Anne Arundel County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Anne Arundel County has an owner-occupancy rate of 75.1%, compared to 72.7% in Maryland and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park County | Montana | $467,500 | $976 |
| Clatsop County | Oregon | $468,300 | $1,180 |
| Crook County | Oregon | $467,000 | $1,283 |
| Lake County | Colorado | $466,100 | $1,397 |
| Madison County | Montana | $470,100 | $1,000 |
Other Counties in Maryland
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick County | $464,600 | $1,774 | 77.0% |
| Queen Anne's County | $462,700 | $1,619 | 82.9% |
| Calvert County | $460,200 | $1,759 | 87.2% |
| Carroll County | $434,000 | $1,427 | 84.3% |
| Charles County | $428,500 | $1,920 | 82.1% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).