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Aberdeen, MD

Aberdeen, MD.

Population: 27,168 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Aberdeen, MD is $350,021 — down 0.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $349,500 after a median 34 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,937/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with winterweather, coldwave, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$350,021

Median home value

-0.2%

1-year change

34

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$350,021
1-year appreciation
-0.2%
3-year appreciation
+4.4%
5-year appreciation
+18.8%
10-year appreciation
+58.7%
All-time peak (2025-06)
$351,126
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
$349,500
Median list price
$382,445
Median price per sqft
$189
1-year sale-price change
+7.5%
Median days on market
34 days
Homes sold (recent period)
72
For-sale inventory
71
Sale-to-list ratio
98.2%
Active listings
51
1-year forecast
0.0%
Days to pending
22 days
New listings (monthly)
35

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,937/mo
1-year rent change
+4.2%
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)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Schools include
Center for Educational Opportunity, Aberdeen Middle, Aberdeen High, Bakerfield Elementary, Halls Cross Roads Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, coldWave, drought, heatWave, hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 12% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
58.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
Bush Valley Landfill (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)
45
Days with Good air quality
238
Days with Moderate air quality
111
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
200

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
27,498
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
31,025

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
18
Nearest national park
Hampton National Historic Site (21 mi)
National parks include
Hampton National Historic Site, Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
48
Nearest airport
Phillips Army Air Field (APG) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Phillips Army Air Field (APG) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
UM UPPER CHESAPEAKE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PAVILION AT
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)
+173 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,982
Housing built before 1970
36.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
32.3%
Median annual property tax
$3,012
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
78.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
73,473
Average weekly wage
$1,116
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
777

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

How it compares

AberdeenState medianUS median
Median home value$350,021$452,533$289,727
Median sale price$349,500$450,000$325,000
Median days on market34 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$1,937/mo$2,002/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,012$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 Aberdeen, MD?
$350,021.
What is the median sale price in Aberdeen, MD?
$349,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Aberdeen, MD?
Median days on market: 34 days.
What is typical rent in Aberdeen, MD?
Typical rent: $1,937/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Aberdeen, MD?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, coldWave, drought, heatWave, hurricane.
Is Aberdeen, MD in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Aberdeen, MD?
Risk to homes is higher than 12% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Aberdeen, MD?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Aberdeen, MD?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Bush Valley Landfill, 4 mi.
How many schools serve Aberdeen, MD?
7 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Aberdeen, MD walkable?
Walkability index: 3.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Aberdeen, MD?
Good. Median AQI: 45. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Aberdeen, MD?
Regional Price Parity: 108.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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