Kent County, Maryland Housing Market
In Kent County, Maryland, the median home value is $330,900, with a median monthly rent of $1,209. This places Kent County at #487 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #16 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: $1,039
- Establishments: 739
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 37
- Multi-family: 16
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 8,272 (avg $99,084)
- Outflow: 7,716 (avg $96,610)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 5 active ZIP codes in Kent County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21678 | 237.8 | +14.45% | 2025 |
| 2 | 21635 | 240.2 | -5.67% | 2025 |
| 3 | 21620 | 276.9 | +9.05% | 2025 |
| 4 | 21661 | 308.6 | +4.20% | 2025 |
| 5 | 21651 | 219.5 | +13.39% | 2022 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Kent County | Maryland Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $330,900 | $370,016 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,209 | $1,459 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 72.5% | 72.7% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 22.8 | 21.1 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Kent County is 10.6% below the Maryland state average and 45.3% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,209/month is 17.1% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 22.8, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Kent County has an owner-occupancy rate of 72.5%, compared to 72.7% in Maryland and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billings County | North Dakota | $331,000 | $621 |
| Gloucester County | Virginia | $331,000 | $1,096 |
| Geauga County | Ohio | $331,100 | $1,083 |
| Montezuma County | Colorado | $331,400 | $942 |
| Tulare County | California | $330,100 | $1,280 |
Other Counties in Maryland
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cecil County | $343,400 | $1,377 | 75.3% |
| Baltimore County | $349,300 | $1,627 | 66.4% |
| Washington County | $296,100 | $1,147 | 66.8% |
| Caroline County | $290,100 | $1,105 | 71.9% |
| Worcester County | $374,700 | $1,159 | 78.0% |
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).