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Fort George G Meade, MD — ZIP 20755

Population: 11,225 (Census ACS)

Homes sell for a median $476,500 after a median 28.5 days on market. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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28.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

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
$476,500
Median list price
$489,000
Median price per sqft
$298
1-year sale-price change
-2.0%
Median days on market
28.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
Sale-to-list ratio
98.3%

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
105.0 (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)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Schools include
MacArthur Middle, Manor View Elementary, Meade Heights Elementary, Meade High, Pershing Hill Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coastalFlooding, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 24% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
42.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Fort George G. Meade (5.1 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
57.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
47.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.3 in
Annual snowfall
19.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
40
Days with Good air quality
186
Days with Moderate air quality
44
Highest AQI recorded (year)
129

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
58
Nearest national park
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine (10 mi)
National parks include
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail, Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Airports within 30 mi
31
Nearest airport
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
64
Hospitals include
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV HOSPITAL, HOWARD UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL CORP, MEDSTAR GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
330
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,998
Housing built before 1970
20.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
47.3%
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
79.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
228,083
Average weekly wage
$1,407
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,005

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

How it compares

ZIP 20755State medianUS median
Median sale price$476,500$450,000$325,000
Median days on market29 days40 days51 days

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 sale price in ZIP 20755?
$476,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 20755?
Median days on market: 28.5 days.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 20755?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coastalFlooding, coldWave.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 20755?
Risk to homes is higher than 24% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 20755?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 20755?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 20755?
7 schools (4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in ZIP 20755?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 20755?
Regional Price Parity: 105.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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