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Aspen hill, MD — ZIP 20906

Population: 70,595 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 20906 (Aspen hill, MD) is $447,334 — down 0.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $450,000 after a median 46.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,927/month. 11 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winterweather, hail, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$447,334

Median home value

-0.3%

1-year change

46.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$447,334
1-year appreciation
-0.3%
3-year appreciation
+3.7%
5-year appreciation
+8.2%
10-year appreciation
+43.6%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$450,868
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
$450,000
Median list price
$455,000
Median price per sqft
$280
1-year sale-price change
-3.4%
Median days on market
46.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
61
For-sale inventory
236
Sale-to-list ratio
99.5%
Active listings
43
1-year forecast
-0.2%
Days to pending
35 days
New listings (monthly)
88

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,927/mo
1-year rent change
-2.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,900/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,960/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,190/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,760/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,250/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)

Schools

Total schools
11
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Schools include
Argyle Middle, Bel Pre Elementary, Georgian Forest Elementary, Harmony Hills Elementary, Strathmore Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, hail, heatWave, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A06
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 11% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
45.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (USDA) (10.1 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
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 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)
42
Days with Good air quality
291
Days with Moderate air quality
61
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
165

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
325
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
158,389
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
140,568

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
59
Nearest national park
Civil War Defenses of Washington (9 mi)
National parks include
Civil War Defenses of Washington, Glen Echo Park, Clara Barton National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
30
Nearest airport
Montgomery County Airpark (GAI) (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Fort Meade Executive Airport (FME) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
339
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
27
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-6,292 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Housing built before 1970
35.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.3%
Median annual property tax
$3,808
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
81.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
364,740
Average weekly wage
$1,688
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,491

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

How it compares

ZIP 20906State medianUS median
Median home value$447,334$452,533$289,727
Median sale price$450,000$450,000$325,000
Median days on market47 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$1,927/mo$2,002/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,808$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 20906?
$447,334.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 20906?
$450,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 20906?
Median days on market: 46.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 20906?
Typical rent: $1,927/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 20906?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, hail, heatWave, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is ZIP 20906 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A06.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 20906?
Risk to homes is higher than 11% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 20906?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 20906?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 20906?
11 schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 20906 walkable?
Walkability index: 11.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 20906?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 20906?
Regional Price Parity: 108.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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