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Burkittsville, MD — ZIP 21718

Population: 134 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 21718 (Burkittsville, MD) is $576,400. Homes sell for a median $510,000 after a median 180 days on market. 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 5.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$576,400

Median home value

180

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$576,400
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
$510,000
Median list price
$475,000
Median price per sqft
$249
Median days on market
180 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
4
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
2

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,100/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,130/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,260/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,590/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,870/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)
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)

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
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 (9.9 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
61.5°F
Average low
44.0°F
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)
43
Days with Good air quality
192
Days with Moderate air quality
51
Highest AQI recorded (year)
100

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
56
Nearest national park
Antietam National Battlefield (8 mi)
National parks include
Antietam National Battlefield, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, Monocacy National Battlefield
Airports within 30 mi
38
Nearest airport
Lovettsville Airfield (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field (MRB) (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
43
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)
18
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
1,938
Housing built before 1970
72.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
4.3%
Median annual property tax
$3,850
Households with broadband internet
78.1%

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 21718State medianUS median
Median sale price$510,000$450,000$325,000
Median days on market180 days40 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,850$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 21718?
$576,400.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 21718?
$510,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 21718?
Median days on market: 180 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 21718?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,260/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 21718?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, winterWeather, drought, hail, heatWave.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 21718?
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 21718?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 21718?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the air quality in ZIP 21718?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 21718?
Regional Price Parity: 105.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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