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Fairland, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Howard County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
26,183
Population
5,268/sq mi density
$87,924
Median Income
$42,726 per capita
$440,800
Home Value
$472,632 Zillow
$1,851
Median Rent
34.7% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
593
Violent Crime/100K
3,522 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$87,924 median income, 4.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$440,800 home value, $1,851/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
593 violent crimes/100K (56% above avg)
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$440,800
56% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,851/mo
59% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
47.3%
28% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
9,727
Median year built: 1984
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$440,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$472,632
Median Sale Price
$592,500
Median List Price
$489,950
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
47.3%
Owner-Occupied
52.7%
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:
$1,851/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
43 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
6
Price Drops
12.5%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$242
Active Inventory
24
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
34.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
12% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1984
Average age of housing stock: 42 years
Homeownership Rate
47.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $440,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $472,632 |
| Median Sale Price | $592,500 |
| Median List Price | $489,950 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $242 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,851 |
| 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 | 43 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 12.5% |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Active Inventory | 24 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $242 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 47.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 52.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 47.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 9,727 |
| Median Year Built | 1984 |
| Rent Burden | 34.7% |