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Cordova, MD

Cordova, MD.

Population: 1,766 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Cordova, MD is $450,611 — up 1.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $468,500 after a median 32.5 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 coastalflooding, drought, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$450,611

Median home value

+1.8%

1-year change

32.5

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$450,611
1-year appreciation
+1.8%
3-year appreciation
+10.7%
5-year appreciation
+14.3%
10-year appreciation
+61.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$450,611
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
$468,500
Median list price
$574,450
Median price per sqft
$270
1-year sale-price change
+8.3%
Median days on market
32.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
99.4%
Active listings
8
1-year forecast
+0.4%

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
Chapel District Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, drought, heatWave, hurricane, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 44% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
57.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
49.2 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
4.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,347
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,329

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
43
Nearest national park
Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail (27 mi)
National parks include
Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail, Chesapeake Bay, Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
51
Nearest airport
Ewing Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dover Civil Air Terminal/Dover Air Force Base (DOV) (34 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
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)
+107 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Housing built before 1970
31.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
26.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,787
Households with broadband internet
75.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
15,950
Average weekly wage
$1,022
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
104

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

How it compares

CordovaState medianUS median
Median home value$450,611$452,533$289,727
Median sale price$468,500$450,000$325,000
Median days on market33 days40 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,787$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 Cordova, MD?
$450,611.
What is the median sale price in Cordova, MD?
$468,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Cordova, MD?
Median days on market: 32.5 days.
What is typical rent in Cordova, 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 Cordova, MD?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, drought, heatWave, hurricane, lightning.
Is Cordova, MD in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Cordova, MD?
Risk to homes is higher than 44% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Cordova, MD?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Cordova, MD?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Cordova, MD?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Cordova, MD walkable?
Walkability index: 4.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Cordova, MD?
Regional Price Parity: 108.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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