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Queenstown, MD — ZIP 21658

Population: 3,632 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 21658 (Queenstown, MD) is $668,155 — up 3.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $696,250 after a median 33.5 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, coastalflooding, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$668,155

Median home value

+3.7%

1-year change

33.5

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$668,155
1-year appreciation
+3.7%
3-year appreciation
+11.7%
5-year appreciation
+24.0%
10-year appreciation
+64.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$668,155
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
$696,250
Median list price
$682,500
Median price per sqft
$318
1-year sale-price change
-26.7%
Median days on market
33.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
12
For-sale inventory
18
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
13
1-year forecast
+0.2%
New listings (monthly)
4

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)
drought, coastalFlooding, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 22% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
63.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
60.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
52.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.9 in
Annual snowfall
1.1 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
6.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,135
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,285

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
49
Nearest national park
Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail (18 mi)
National parks include
Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail, Chesapeake Bay, Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
Airports within 30 mi
49
Nearest airport
Conquest Field (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Martin State Airport (MTN) (30 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
UNIVERSITY OF MD SHORE MEDICAL CENTER AT EASTON
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 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)
+310 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Housing built before 1970
24.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.9%
Median annual property tax
$3,791
Mean commute to work
31 min
Households with broadband internet
82.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
12,926
Average weekly wage
$1,020
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
299

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

How it compares

ZIP 21658State medianUS median
Median home value$668,155$452,533$289,727
Median sale price$696,250$450,000$325,000
Median days on market34 days40 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,791$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 21658?
$668,155.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 21658?
$696,250.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 21658?
Median days on market: 33.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 21658?
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 21658?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, coastalFlooding, winterWeather.
Is ZIP 21658 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 21658?
Risk to homes is higher than 22% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 21658?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 21658?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is ZIP 21658 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 21658?
Regional Price Parity: 108.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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