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Most Affordable in Maryland

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Most Affordable — Maryland

1 Cumberland $120,800
2 Cresaptown $148,400
3 Frostburg $172,600
4 Dundalk $199,600
5 Lansdowne $201,500
6 Hagerstown $207,700
7 Fruitland $211,200
8 Salisbury $217,500
9 Baltimore $219,300
10 Edgewood $234,700
11 Riverside $237,300
12 Aberdeen $239,000
13 Halfway $247,100
14 Overlea $249,500
15 Parkville $251,100
16 Middle River $251,200
17 Essex $253,500
18 Cambridge $254,400
19 Baltimore Highlands $258,000
20 Greenbelt $258,600
21 Brooklyn Park $258,900
22 Rosedale $264,900
23 Leisure World $265,100
24 Lochearn $265,200
25 Woodlawn CDP (Baltimore County) $269,800
26 Milford Mill $269,900
27 Elkton $271,700
28 Silver Hill $283,900
29 Chesapeake Ranch Estates $286,600
30 Lexington Park $294,500
31 Rossville $296,600
32 Arbutus $296,800
33 Bel Air $297,400
34 Garrison $297,600
35 Carney $299,200
36 Landover $301,400
37 Hampstead $305,400
38 Randallstown $306,000
39 Suitland $312,600
40 Coral Hills $314,500
41 Joppatowne $315,000
42 Glassmanor $316,500
43 Westminster $318,100
44 District Heights $320,500
45 Fountainhead-Orchard Hills $321,900
46 Taneytown $323,700
47 Robinwood $324,600
48 Forestville $324,700
49 Ferndale $325,400
50 Thurmont $325,700
51 Glen Burnie $329,200
52 Bladensburg $330,400
53 Peppermill Village $331,400
54 Perry Hall $332,000
55 Reisterstown $332,300
56 Chestertown $333,900
57 Riviera Beach $334,000
58 Owings Mills $335,000
59 California $337,900
60 Summerfield $339,800
61 Hillcrest Heights $340,500
62 Temple Hills $340,800
63 Bryans Road $343,300
64 Berlin $345,100
65 Oxon Hill $345,500
66 Woodlawn CDP (Prince George's County) $346,200
67 East Riverdale $346,700
68 Easton $348,400
69 Brunswick $348,500
70 Langley Park $348,700
71 Havre de Grace $348,800
72 Manchester $351,500
73 Bowleys Quarters $351,800
74 Edgemere $352,100
75 Ocean Pines $352,600
76 Abingdon $358,700
77 Largo $362,200
78 Walker Mill $362,500
79 Wildewood $363,100
80 Marlboro Village $364,700
81 Frederick $365,200
82 Marlow Heights $366,700
83 Montgomery Village $367,100
84 Laurel $367,300
85 Linthicum $368,800
86 Ballenger Creek $369,800
87 White Marsh $370,100
88 Ocean City $373,700
89 Seabrook $377,900
90 New Carrollton $378,300
91 Camp Springs $379,500
92 Beltsville $381,100
93 Waldorf $383,100
94 Chillum $383,900
95 Bel Air South $384,000
96 Cockeysville $392,000
97 Maryland City $392,500
98 Marlton $398,900
99 Clinton $400,300
100 Germantown $401,400

The most affordable housing markets in Maryland offer opportunities for homeownership at a fraction of the cost of major metros. Cumberland has a median home value of just $120,800.

Affordable housing markets often feature lower costs of living overall, making them attractive to retirees, remote workers, and families building wealth through homeownership. Many of these cities offer solid community amenities despite their lower price points.

While low home values make homeownership accessible, they may also reflect limited job markets or slower economic growth. The rise of remote work has created new opportunities for these communities to attract residents who can earn higher salaries from distant employers.

Did You Know?

  • 1. In Cumberland, the median home costs just $120,800 — less than a new luxury car.
  • 2. Affordable housing markets have seen increased interest since the rise of remote work, as buyers can earn higher salaries from anywhere.
  • 3. Many of the most affordable cities are in the South and Midwest, where land costs and construction expenses are lower.

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