Maryland Housing Market Data
In Maryland, the median home value across 24 counties is $370,016, with a median gross rent of $1,459/month. Below is a full county-by-county breakdown based on the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates).
Median Home Value
$370,016
Median Rent
$1,459/mo
Owner Occupancy
72.7%
Counties
24
📈 Maryland Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — Purchase-Only, Quarterly (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2026-Q2
💡 Year-over-Year Trend:
Home prices in Maryland
rose +0.9%
year-over-year as of 2026-Q2.
(Source: FHFA)
📍 State Economic Snapshot
Aggregate economic and demographic indicators for Maryland
Employment
2,106,757
private-sector jobs (2025)
- Total establishments: 164,690
BLS QCEW
New Housing Supply
13,358
new units authorized (2025)
U.S. Census Bureau
Net Migration
+56540
filers (2021-2022)
IRS Statistics of Income
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| # | County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Price/Rent Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montgomery County | $640,300 | $2,068 | 25.8 |
| 2 | Howard County | $597,900 | $2,099 | 23.7 |
| 3 | Anne Arundel County | $467,900 | $2,071 | 18.8 |
| 4 | Frederick County | $464,600 | $1,774 | 21.8 |
| 5 | Queen Anne's County | $462,700 | $1,619 | 23.8 |
| 6 | Calvert County | $460,200 | $1,759 | 21.8 |
| 7 | Carroll County | $434,000 | $1,427 | 25.3 |
| 8 | Charles County | $428,500 | $1,920 | 18.6 |
| 9 | Prince George's County | $426,000 | $1,799 | 19.7 |
| 10 | Talbot County | $409,700 | $1,256 | 27.2 |
Top 10 Most Affordable Counties in Maryland
| # | County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Price/Rent Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cecil County | $343,400 | $1,377 | 20.8 |
| 2 | Kent County | $330,900 | $1,209 | 22.8 |
| 3 | Washington County | $296,100 | $1,147 | 21.5 |
| 4 | Caroline County | $290,100 | $1,105 | 21.9 |
| 5 | Dorchester County | $262,400 | $1,032 | 21.2 |
| 6 | Wicomico County | $254,700 | $1,327 | 16.0 |
| 7 | Garrett County | $235,300 | $765 | 25.6 |
| 8 | Baltimore city | $229,600 | $1,331 | 14.4 |
| 9 | Somerset County | $173,200 | $1,013 | 14.2 |
| 10 | Allegany County | $154,900 | $805 | 16.0 |
All Counties in Maryland
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County | $640,300 | $2,068 | 65.3% |
| Howard County | $597,900 | $2,099 | 71.5% |
| Anne Arundel County | $467,900 | $2,071 | 75.1% |
| 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% |
| Prince George's County | $426,000 | $1,799 | 62.3% |
| Talbot County | $409,700 | $1,256 | 75.1% |
| St. Mary's County | $407,600 | $1,747 | 73.2% |
| Harford County | $386,400 | $1,586 | 79.7% |
| Worcester County | $374,700 | $1,159 | 78.0% |
| Baltimore County | $349,300 | $1,627 | 66.4% |
| Cecil County | $343,400 | $1,377 | 75.3% |
| Kent County | $330,900 | $1,209 | 72.5% |
| Washington County | $296,100 | $1,147 | 66.8% |
| Caroline County | $290,100 | $1,105 | 71.9% |
| Dorchester County | $262,400 | $1,032 | 65.6% |
| Wicomico County | $254,700 | $1,327 | 62.3% |
| Garrett County | $235,300 | $765 | 79.7% |
| Baltimore city | $229,600 | $1,331 | 47.5% |
| Somerset County | $173,200 | $1,013 | 73.1% |
| Allegany County | $154,900 | $805 | 70.7% |
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.