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Ilchester, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Howard County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
27,552
Population
2,561/sq mi density
$150,783
Median Income
$63,286 per capita
$498,500
Home Value
$482,284 Zillow
$1,963
Median Rent
28.4% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
593
Violent Crime/100K
3,522 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$150,783 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$498,500 home value, $1,963/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
593 violent crimes/100K (56% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
62.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$498,500
77% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,963/mo
69% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
77.9%
19% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
9,866
Median year built: 1994
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$498,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$482,284
Median Sale Price
$460,000
Median List Price
$529,950
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
77.9%
Owner-Occupied
22.1%
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:
$1,963/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
42 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
22
Price Drops
17.2%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$256
Active Inventory
29
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
8% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1994
Average age of housing stock: 32 years
Homeownership Rate
77.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $498,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $482,284 |
| Median Sale Price | $460,000 |
| Median List Price | $529,950 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $256 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,963 |
| 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 | 42 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 17.2% |
| Homes Sold | 22 |
| Active Inventory | 29 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $256 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 77.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 22.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 77.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 9,866 |
| Median Year Built | 1994 |
| Rent Burden | 28.4% |