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Abell, MD — ZIP 20606

Population: 291 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 20606 (Abell, MD) is $462,473 — up 4.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $190,000 after a median 48 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with coastalflooding, drought, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$462,473

Median home value

+4.6%

1-year change

48

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$462,473
1-year appreciation
+4.6%
3-year appreciation
+9.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$462,473
House Price Index (state)
367.5 (+0.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$190,000
Median days on market
48 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
95.5%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+0.2%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,150/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,437/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,704/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,216/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,557/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
108.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.10/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, drought, hurricane, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A04
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 46% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
77.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Arrowhead Associates, Inc./Scovill Corp. (12.5 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
59.0°F
Average high
69.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,991
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,950

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
51
Nearest national park
George Washington Birthplace National Monument (11 mi)
National parks include
George Washington Birthplace National Monument, Thomas Stone National Historic Site, Piscataway Park
Airports within 30 mi
42
Nearest airport
Barton Hall Airfield (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Patuxent River Naval Air Station (Trapnell Field) (NHK) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
MEDSTAR SAINT MARY'S HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-143 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,973
Housing built before 1970
35.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
5.4%
Median annual property tax
$5,027
Households with broadband internet
48.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
32,026
Average weekly wage
$1,371
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
265

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 20606State medianUS median
Median home value$462,473$452,533$289,727
Median sale price$190,000$450,000$325,000
Median days on market48 days40 days51 days
Median annual property tax$5,027$3,862$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 20606?
$462,473.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 20606?
$190,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 20606?
Median days on market: 48 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 20606?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,704/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 20606?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, drought, hurricane, strongWind.
Is ZIP 20606 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A04.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 20606?
Risk to homes is higher than 46% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 20606?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 20606?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is ZIP 20606 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 20606?
Regional Price Parity: 108.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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