Worcester County, Maryland Housing Market
In Worcester County, Maryland, the median home value is $374,700, with a median monthly rent of $1,159. This places Worcester County at #353 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #13 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: $850
- Establishments: 2,438
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 242
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 25,311 (avg $96,074)
- Outflow: 23,545 (avg $95,315)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 4 active ZIP codes in Worcester County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21813 | 328.1 | +18.06% | 2025 |
| 2 | 21842 | 326.0 | -5.05% | 2025 |
| 3 | 21811 | 310.6 | +4.49% | 2025 |
| 4 | 21863 | 304.5 | +8.73% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Worcester County | Maryland Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $374,700 | $370,016 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,159 | $1,459 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 78.0% | 72.7% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 26.9 | 21.1 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Worcester County is 1.3% above the Maryland state average and 64.6% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,159/month is 20.6% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 26.9, Worcester County is a strongly rent-favored market. Home prices are high relative to rents, meaning renting is typically far cheaper than owning in the near term.
Worcester County has an owner-occupancy rate of 78.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belknap County | New Hampshire | $374,900 | $1,167 |
| Fort Bend County | Texas | $374,500 | $1,807 |
| Jefferson County | Oregon | $374,200 | $941 |
| Washtenaw County | Michigan | $374,100 | $1,463 |
| Transylvania County | North Carolina | $373,600 | $967 |
Other Counties in Maryland
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harford County | $386,400 | $1,586 | 79.7% |
| Baltimore County | $349,300 | $1,627 | 66.4% |
| Cecil County | $343,400 | $1,377 | 75.3% |
| St. Mary's County | $407,600 | $1,747 | 73.2% |
| Talbot County | $409,700 | $1,256 | 75.1% |
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).