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Brunswick, MD — ZIP 21716

Population: 7,200 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 21716 (Brunswick, MD) is $417,900 — down 0.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $445,000 after a median 38 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, winterweather, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$417,900

Median home value

-0.9%

1-year change

38

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$417,900
1-year appreciation
-0.9%
3-year appreciation
+5.7%
5-year appreciation
+20.9%
10-year appreciation
+70.8%
All-time peak (2025-08)
$421,964
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
$445,000
Median list price
$475,000
Median price per sqft
$206
1-year sale-price change
-15.2%
Median days on market
38 days
Homes sold (recent period)
39
For-sale inventory
33
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
34
1-year forecast
-0.1%
New listings (monthly)
15

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,090/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,120/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,250/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,580/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,850/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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Brunswick Elementary, Brunswick High, Brunswick Middle

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, winterWeather, drought, hail, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 27% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
58.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Fort Detrick Area B Ground Water (12.4 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
53.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
44.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
167
Days with Moderate air quality
59
Highest AQI recorded (year)
136

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
15,249
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
20,467

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
56
Nearest national park
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park (7 mi)
National parks include
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, Antietam National Battlefield, Monocacy National Battlefield
Airports within 30 mi
37
Nearest airport
Lovettsville Airfield (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field (MRB) (20 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
FREDERICK HEALTH HOSPITAL, INOVA LOUDOUN HOSPITAL, MARTINSBURG VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
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)
+1,322 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
37.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
31.8%
Median annual property tax
$3,657
Mean commute to work
31 min
Households with broadband internet
75.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
88,630
Average weekly wage
$1,235
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,185

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

How it compares

ZIP 21716State medianUS median
Median home value$417,900$452,533$289,727
Median sale price$445,000$450,000$325,000
Median days on market38 days40 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,657$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 21716?
$417,900.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 21716?
$445,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 21716?
Median days on market: 38 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 21716?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,250/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 21716?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, winterWeather, drought, hail, heatWave.
Is ZIP 21716 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 21716?
Risk to homes is higher than 27% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 21716?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 21716?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 21716?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 21716 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 21716?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 21716?
Regional Price Parity: 108.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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