White Oak, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Howard County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
16,458
Population
5,275/sq mi density
$80,118
Median Income
$37,956 per capita
$520,200
Home Value
$439,626 Zillow
$1,784
Median Rent
36.0% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
356
Violent Crime/100K
3,289 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$80,118 median income, 6.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$520,200 home value, $1,784/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
356 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
40.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$520,200
85% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,784/mo
53% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
26.7%
59% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
6,151
Median year built: 1975
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$520,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$439,626
Median Sale Price
$535,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
26.7%
Owner-Occupied
73.3%
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:
$1,784/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
82 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
3
Price Drops
75.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$254
Active Inventory
4
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
36.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
16% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1975
Average age of housing stock: 51 years
Homeownership Rate
26.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $520,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $439,626 |
| Median Sale Price | $535,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $254 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,784 |
| 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 | 82 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 75.0% |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Active Inventory | 4 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $254 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 26.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 73.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 26.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 6,151 |
| Median Year Built | 1975 |
| Rent Burden | 36.0% |
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