Queen Anne's County, Maryland Housing Market
In Queen Anne's County, Maryland, the median home value is $462,700, with a median monthly rent of $1,619. This places Queen Anne's County at #172 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #5 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: $1,069
- Establishments: 1,548
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 267
- Multi-family: 18
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 22,141 (avg $124,120)
- Outflow: 20,624 (avg $121,870)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 5 active ZIP codes in Queen Anne's County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21638 | 232.2 | -8.38% | 2025 |
| 2 | 21619 | 248.7 | -5.63% | 2025 |
| 3 | 21617 | 247.3 | +4.46% | 2025 |
| 4 | 21666 | 260.9 | +0.11% | 2025 |
| 5 | 21658 | 225.0 | -0.56% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Queen Anne's County | Maryland Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $462,700 | $370,016 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,619 | $1,459 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 82.9% | 72.7% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 23.8 | 21.1 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Queen Anne's County is 25.0% above the Maryland state average and 103.2% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,619/month is 11.0% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 23.8, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Queen Anne's County has an owner-occupancy rate of 82.9%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex County | New Jersey | $462,900 | $1,871 |
| Miami-Dade County | Florida | $463,000 | $1,829 |
| Oconee County | Georgia | $461,600 | $1,462 |
| Wake County | North Carolina | $461,300 | $1,623 |
| El Paso County | Colorado | $461,000 | $1,696 |
Other Counties in Maryland
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick County | $464,600 | $1,774 | 77.0% |
| Calvert County | $460,200 | $1,759 | 87.2% |
| Anne Arundel County | $467,900 | $2,071 | 75.1% |
| 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).