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Church hill, MD

Church hill, MD.

Population: 2,669 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Church hill, MD is $457,506 — up 3.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $405,000 after a median 37.5 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, coastalflooding, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$457,506

Median home value

+3.8%

1-year change

37.5

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$457,506
1-year appreciation
+3.8%
3-year appreciation
+12.7%
5-year appreciation
+18.9%
10-year appreciation
+67.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$457,506
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
$405,000
Median list price
$439,000
Median price per sqft
$210
1-year sale-price change
-19.5%
Median days on market
37.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
11
For-sale inventory
10
Sale-to-list ratio
99.6%
Active listings
8
1-year forecast
+0.1%
New listings (monthly)
3

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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Church Hill Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, coastalFlooding, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 22% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
63.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Dover Gas Light Co. (23.6 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
50.7 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,118
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,352

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
30
Nearest national park
Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail (30 mi)
National parks include
Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail, Chesapeake Bay, Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
Airports within 30 mi
62
Nearest airport
Church Hill Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Phillips Army Air Field (APG) (26 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
BAYHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER, KENT CAMPUS, DOVER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM, UNIVERSITY OF MD SHORE MEDICAL CENTER AT EASTON
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+310 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,998
Housing built before 1970
24.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
46.2%
Median annual property tax
$2,744
Mean commute to work
35 min
Households with broadband internet
54.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
12,926
Average weekly wage
$1,020
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
299

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

How it compares

Church hillState medianUS median
Median home value$457,506$452,533$289,727
Median sale price$405,000$450,000$325,000
Median days on market38 days40 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,744$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 Church hill, MD?
$457,506.
What is the median sale price in Church hill, MD?
$405,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Church hill, MD?
Median days on market: 37.5 days.
What is typical rent in Church hill, 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 Church hill, MD?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, coastalFlooding, winterWeather.
Is Church hill, MD in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Church hill, MD?
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 Church hill, MD?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Church hill, MD?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Church hill, MD?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Church hill, MD walkable?
Walkability index: 6.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Church hill, MD?
Regional Price Parity: 108.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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