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Bentley springs, MD

Bentley springs, MD.

Population: 7,440 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Bentley springs, MD is $658,097 — up 1.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $708,000 after a median 40 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with winterweather, coldwave, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$658,097

Median home value

+1.9%

1-year change

40

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$658,097
1-year appreciation
+1.9%
3-year appreciation
+9.4%
5-year appreciation
+18.0%
10-year appreciation
+47.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$658,097
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
$708,000
Median list price
$695,000
Median price per sqft
$245
1-year sale-price change
+18.2%
Median days on market
40 days
Homes sold (recent period)
18
For-sale inventory
13
Sale-to-list ratio
103.1%
Active listings
12
1-year forecast
+0.5%
New listings (monthly)
9

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)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Seventh District Elementary, Hereford High

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, coldWave, heatWave, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 8% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
5.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Old City of York Landfill (14.1 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)

Annual precipitation
49.6 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)
45
Days with Good air quality
228
Days with Moderate air quality
124
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
205

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
35,710
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
33,494

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
51
Nearest national park
Hampton National Historic Site (17 mi)
National parks include
Hampton National Historic Site, Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail, Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
Airports within 30 mi
38
Nearest airport
Shoestring Aviation Airfield (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Martin State Airport (MTN) (26 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
CARROLL HOSPITAL CENTER, GREATER BALTIMORE MEDICAL CENTER, UNIVERSITY OF MD ST JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2,817 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,987
Housing built before 1970
23.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.8%
Median annual property tax
$4,800
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
81.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
269,861
Average weekly wage
$1,522
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Education, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
866

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

How it compares

Bentley springsState medianUS median
Median home value$658,097$452,533$289,727
Median sale price$708,000$450,000$325,000
Median days on market40 days40 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,800$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 Bentley springs, MD?
$658,097.
What is the median sale price in Bentley springs, MD?
$708,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Bentley springs, MD?
Median days on market: 40 days.
What is typical rent in Bentley springs, MD?
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 Bentley springs, MD?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, coldWave, heatWave, inlandFlooding, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in Bentley springs, MD?
Risk to homes is higher than 8% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Bentley springs, MD?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Bentley springs, MD?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Bentley springs, MD?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Bentley springs, MD walkable?
Walkability index: 4.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Bentley springs, MD?
Good. Median AQI: 45. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Bentley springs, MD?
Regional Price Parity: 108.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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