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Perryville, MD — ZIP 21903

Population: 5,692 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 21903 (Perryville, MD) is $353,513 — up 0.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $332,450 after a median 433.5 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 drought, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$353,513

Median home value

+0.5%

1-year change

433.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$353,513
1-year appreciation
+0.5%
3-year appreciation
+8.0%
5-year appreciation
+22.4%
10-year appreciation
+66.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$353,513
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
$332,450
Median list price
$363,700
1-year sale-price change
-16.2%
Median days on market
433.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
21
Sale-to-list ratio
97.9%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+1.5%
New listings (monthly)
7

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,130/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,230/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,460/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,750/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,950/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
Perryville Elementary, Perryville High, Perryville Middle

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, strongWind, winterWeather, iceStorm, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A12
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 22% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
71.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Woodlawn County Landfill (5.4 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
56.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.4 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
266
Days with Moderate air quality
88
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
190

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
48
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
18,925
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
22,626

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
13
Nearest national park
First State National Historical Park (31 mi)
National parks include
First State National Historical Park, Hampton National Historic Site, Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
Airports within 30 mi
47
Nearest airport
High Valley Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Phillips Army Air Field (APG) (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
ROCKFORD CENTER, UNION HOSPITAL OF CECIL COUNTY, UM UPPER CHESAPEAKE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PAVILION AT
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
+318 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Housing built before 1970
37.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.4%
Median annual property tax
$2,620
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
82.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
28,742
Average weekly wage
$1,053
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
231

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

How it compares

ZIP 21903State medianUS median
Median home value$353,513$452,533$289,727
Median sale price$332,450$450,000$325,000
Median days on market434 days40 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,620$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 21903?
$353,513.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 21903?
$332,450.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 21903?
Median days on market: 433.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 21903?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,460/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 21903?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, strongWind, winterWeather, iceStorm, lightning.
Is ZIP 21903 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A12.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 21903?
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 21903?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 21903?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 21903?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 21903 walkable?
Walkability index: 14.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 21903?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 21903?
Regional Price Parity: 108.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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