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Edgewood, MD

Edgewood, MD.

Population: 24,960 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Edgewood, MD is $268,164 — up 0.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $316,500 after a median 53 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,832/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with winterweather, coldwave, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$268,164

Median home value

+0.6%

1-year change

53

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$268,164
1-year appreciation
+0.6%
3-year appreciation
+4.1%
5-year appreciation
+17.8%
10-year appreciation
+73.9%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$269,198
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
$316,500
Median list price
$315,000
Median price per sqft
$183
1-year sale-price change
-0.5%
Median days on market
53 days
Homes sold (recent period)
36
For-sale inventory
49
Sale-to-list ratio
99.8%
Active listings
24
1-year forecast
0.0%
New listings (monthly)
22

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,832/mo
1-year rent change
+4.3%
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
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Deerfield Elementary, Edgewood Elementary, Edgewood Middle, Edgewood High

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, coldWave, drought, heatWave, hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 12% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
58.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
Bush Valley Landfill (2.6 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)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
45
Days with Good air quality
238
Days with Moderate air quality
111
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
200

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
892
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
43,357
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
46,477

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
47
Nearest national park
Hampton National Historic Site (16 mi)
National parks include
Hampton National Historic Site, Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
42
Nearest airport
Weide (Aberdeen Proving Ground) Army Heliport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Phillips Army Air Field (APG) (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
339
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
+173 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Housing built before 1970
23.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.2%
Median annual property tax
$2,020
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
73.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
73,473
Average weekly wage
$1,116
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
777

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

How it compares

EdgewoodState medianUS median
Median home value$268,164$452,533$289,727
Median sale price$316,500$450,000$325,000
Median days on market53 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$1,832/mo$2,002/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,020$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 Edgewood, MD?
$268,164.
What is the median sale price in Edgewood, MD?
$316,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Edgewood, MD?
Median days on market: 53 days.
What is typical rent in Edgewood, MD?
Typical rent: $1,832/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Edgewood, MD?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, coldWave, drought, heatWave, hurricane.
Is Edgewood, MD in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Edgewood, MD?
Risk to homes is higher than 12% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Edgewood, MD?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Edgewood, MD?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Bush Valley Landfill, 2.6 mi.
How many schools serve Edgewood, MD?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Edgewood, MD walkable?
Walkability index: 10.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Edgewood, MD?
Good. Median AQI: 45. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Edgewood, MD?
Regional Price Parity: 108.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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