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Dundalk sparrows, MD

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Dundalk sparrows.

Population: 68,972 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Dundalk sparrows, MD is $311,008 — up 0.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $341,250 after a median 49 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,449/month. 19 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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$311,008

Median home value

+0.2%

1-year change

49

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$311,008
1-year appreciation
+0.2%
3-year appreciation
+5.8%
5-year appreciation
+18.2%
10-year appreciation
+59.5%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$313,917
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
$341,250
Median list price
$394,975
Median price per sqft
$208
1-year sale-price change
+4.9%
Median days on market
49 days
Homes sold (recent period)
43
For-sale inventory
193
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
49
1-year forecast
+0.1%
Days to pending
29 days
New listings (monthly)
84

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,449/mo
1-year rent change
+1.7%
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
19
Elementary schools
10
Middle schools
4
High schools
3
Schools include
Chesapeake Terrace Elementary, Edgemere Elementary, Sparrows Point High, Sparrows Point Middle, Battle Grove Elementary

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
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes A09
Flood risk level
High
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
4
Nearest Superfund site
Sauer Dump (2.2 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
60.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
52.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°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
8.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-49,538
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
98,407
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
89,907

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
109
Nearest national park
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine (5 mi)
National parks include
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail, Hampton National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
72
Nearest airport
Essex Skypark Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Martin State Airport (MTN) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
20
Hospitals include
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND MEDICAL CENTER, UNIVERSITY OF MD MEDICAL CENTER MIDTOWN CAMPUS, VA MARYLAND HEALTHCARE SYSTEM - BALTIMORE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
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)
-2,817 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,962
Housing built before 1970
64.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.9%
Median annual property tax
$3,365
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
77.9%

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

Dundalk sparrowsState medianUS median
Median home value$311,008$452,533$289,727
Median sale price$341,250$450,000$325,000
Median days on market49 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$1,449/mo$2,002/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,365$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 Dundalk sparrows, MD?
$311,008.
What is the median sale price in Dundalk sparrows, MD?
$341,250.
How long do homes take to sell in Dundalk sparrows, MD?
Median days on market: 49 days.
What is typical rent in Dundalk sparrows, MD?
Typical rent: $1,449/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Dundalk sparrows, MD?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, coldWave, heatWave, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Dundalk sparrows, MD in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone A09; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Dundalk sparrows, 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 Dundalk sparrows, MD?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Dundalk sparrows, MD?
4 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Sauer Dump, 2.2 mi.
How many schools serve Dundalk sparrows, MD?
19 schools (10 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Dundalk sparrows, MD walkable?
Walkability index: 8.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Dundalk sparrows, MD?
Good. Median AQI: 45. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Dundalk sparrows, MD?
Regional Price Parity: 108.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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