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Cresaptown, MD

Cresaptown, MD.

Population: 41,015 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Cresaptown, MD is $159,912 — up 3.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $121,500 after a median 52 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,032/month. 13 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with inlandflooding, landslide, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$159,912

Median home value

+3.5%

1-year change

52

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$159,912
1-year appreciation
+3.5%
3-year appreciation
+12.4%
5-year appreciation
+25.5%
10-year appreciation
+64.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$159,912
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
$121,500
Median list price
$140,750
Median price per sqft
$89
1-year sale-price change
-11.6%
Median days on market
52 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
155
Sale-to-list ratio
98.8%
Active listings
10
1-year forecast
+1.2%
Days to pending
61 days
New listings (monthly)
48

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,032/mo
1-year rent change
+6.0%
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
13
Elementary schools
8
Middle schools
2
High schools
3
Schools include
Allegany High, Bel Air Elementary, Braddock Middle, Cresaptown Elementary, Fort Hill High

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
inlandFlooding, landslide, strongWind, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 42% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
52.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Limestone Road (2.1 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)

Average annual temperature
55.0°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
32.1 in
Annual snowfall
10.6 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
412
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
10,314
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,879

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
7
Nearest national park
Flight 93 National Memorial (30 mi)
National parks include
Flight 93 National Memorial, Fort Necessity National Battlefield, Johnstown Flood National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Greater Cumberland Regional Airport (CBE) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
WESTERN MARYLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, THOMAS B FINAN CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+39 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,957
Housing built before 1970
69.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,680
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
72.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
20,824
Average weekly wage
$876
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
29

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

How it compares

CresaptownState medianUS median
Median home value$159,912$452,533$289,727
Median sale price$121,500$450,000$325,000
Median days on market52 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$1,032/mo$2,002/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,680$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 Cresaptown, MD?
$159,912.
What is the median sale price in Cresaptown, MD?
$121,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Cresaptown, MD?
Median days on market: 52 days.
What is typical rent in Cresaptown, MD?
Typical rent: $1,032/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Cresaptown, MD?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inlandFlooding, landslide, strongWind, winterWeather.
Is Cresaptown, MD in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Cresaptown, MD?
Risk to homes is higher than 42% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Cresaptown, MD?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Cresaptown, MD?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Limestone Road, 2.1 mi.
How many schools serve Cresaptown, MD?
13 schools (8 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Cresaptown, MD walkable?
Walkability index: 12.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Cresaptown, MD?
Regional Price Parity: 108.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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