North East, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Cecil County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
4,095
Population
2,007/sq mi density
$87,510
Median Income
$47,862 per capita
$243,500
Home Value
$397,299 Zillow
$1,358
Median Rent
37.6% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
477
Violent Crime/100K
1,910 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$87,510 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$243,500 home value, $1,358/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
477 violent crimes/100K (26% above avg)
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
38.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$243,500
14% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,358/mo
17% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
56.7%
13% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,029
Median year built: 1998
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$243,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$397,299
Redfin Median Sale
$370,000
Median Sale Price
$370,000
Median List Price
$295,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
56.7%
Owner-Occupied
43.3%
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:
$1,358/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,734/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$370,000
Median Days on Market
29 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
5
Price Drops
21.1%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$229
Active Inventory
19
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
37.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
21% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1998
Average age of housing stock: 28 years
Homeownership Rate
56.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $243,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,299 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $370,000 |
| Median Sale Price | $370,000 |
| Median List Price | $295,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $229 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,358 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,734 |
| 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 | 29 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 21.1% |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Active Inventory | 19 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $229 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 56.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 43.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 56.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,029 |
| Median Year Built | 1998 |
| Rent Burden | 37.6% |