Maryland Housing Market Trends
Real-time market data powered by Zillow Research. Last updated: 2026-03-03
Is Now a Good Time to Buy in Maryland?
The Maryland housing market is showing balanced conditions.
home values have grown a moderate 0.3% year-over-year. there are currently 1,862 homes on the market.
Median Home Value
$420,762
Zillow Home Value Index
Year-over-Year
+0.3%
Home value change
5-Year Change
+22.7%
Since 2021
Median Rent
$1,761/mo
Zillow Observed Rent Index
Active Listings
1,862
Homes for sale
Home Value Trends
5-year Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) for Maryland vs. national average. ZHVI reflects the typical home value in the 35th-65th percentile range.
Rent Trends
Average rent in Maryland: $1,761/mo (+2.5% YoY)
Rent vs. Buy Analysis
With a median home value of $420,762 and average rent of $1,761/mo, the price-to-rent ratio in Maryland is 19.9. A ratio of 15-21 means it could go either way — run the numbers.
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Explore housing data for 7 metro areas in Maryland. Click any market for detailed trends and analysis.
Easton, MD
$479,186
Avg rent: $2,450/mo
California, MD
$419,788
Avg rent: $1,839/mo
Salisbury, MD
$417,129
Avg rent: $1,854/mo
Baltimore, MD
$390,541
Avg rent: $1,855/mo
Hagerstown, MD
$313,332
Avg rent: $1,555/mo
Cambridge, MD
$268,326
Cumberland, MD
$157,482
Avg rent: $1,010/mo
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