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Bel Air, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Allegany County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
10,616
Population
15,386/sq mi density
$69,912
Median Income
$41,838 per capita
$297,400
Home Value
$454,997 Zillow
$1,526
Median Rent
21.1% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
209
Violent Crime/100K
1,745 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$69,912 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$297,400 home value, $1,526/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
209 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$297,400
5% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,526/mo
31% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
58.9%
10% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
761
Median year built: 1971
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$297,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$454,997
Median Sale Price
$430,000
Median List Price
$300,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
58.9%
Owner-Occupied
41.1%
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:
$1,526/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,969/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
11 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
13
Price Drops
22.2%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$203
Active Inventory
18
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
21.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
32% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1971
Average age of housing stock: 55 years
Homeownership Rate
58.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $297,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $454,997 |
| Median Sale Price | $430,000 |
| Median List Price | $300,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $203 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,526 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,969 |
| 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 | 11 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 22.2% |
| Homes Sold | 13 |
| Active Inventory | 18 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $203 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 58.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 41.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 58.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 761 |
| Median Year Built | 1971 |
| Rent Burden | 21.1% |