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Ballenger Creek, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Frederick County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
25,866
Population
2,395/sq mi density
$108,385
Median Income
$46,816 per capita
$369,800
Home Value
$461,493 Zillow
$1,913
Median Rent
31.8% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
430
Violent Crime/100K
2,314 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$108,385 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$369,800 home value, $1,913/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
430 violent crimes/100K (13% above avg)
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
48.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$369,800
31% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,913/mo
64% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
67.0%
2% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
9,609
Median year built: 1996
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$369,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$461,493
Median Sale Price
$414,052
Median List Price
$399,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
67.0%
Owner-Occupied
33.0%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,312/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,400/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,648/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,123/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,442/mo
Census median rent:
$1,913/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
41 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
20
Price Drops
34.2%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$223
Active Inventory
38
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
31.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
3% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1996
Average age of housing stock: 30 years
Homeownership Rate
67.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $369,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $461,493 |
| Median Sale Price | $414,052 |
| Median List Price | $399,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $223 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,913 |
| FMR Studio | $1,312 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,400 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,648 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,123 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,442 |
Market
| Days on Market | 41 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 34.2% |
| Homes Sold | 20 |
| Active Inventory | 38 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $223 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 67.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 67.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 9,609 |
| Median Year Built | 1996 |
| Rent Burden | 31.8% |