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Maryland City, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Howard County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
18,669
Population
2,418/sq mi density
$109,530
Median Income
$50,191 per capita
$392,500
Home Value
$581,637 Zillow
$2,199
Median Rent
33.0% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
593
Violent Crime/100K
3,522 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$109,530 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$392,500 home value, $2,199/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
593 violent crimes/100K (56% above avg)
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
48.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$392,500
39% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$2,199/mo
89% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
59.8%
9% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
7,323
Median year built: 1992
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$392,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$581,637
Median Sale Price
$562,580
Median List Price
$547,710
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
59.8%
Owner-Occupied
40.2%
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:
$2,199/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
51 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
19
Price Drops
24.4%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$273
Active Inventory
45
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
33.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
6% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1992
Average age of housing stock: 34 years
Homeownership Rate
59.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $392,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $581,637 |
| Median Sale Price | $562,580 |
| Median List Price | $547,710 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $273 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $2,199 |
| 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 | 51 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 24.4% |
| Homes Sold | 19 |
| Active Inventory | 45 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $273 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 59.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 40.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 59.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 7,323 |
| Median Year Built | 1992 |
| Rent Burden | 33.0% |