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Elk mills, MD

Elk mills, MD.

Population: 1,413 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Elk mills, MD is $280,390 — up 0.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $485,000 after a median 45 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$280,390

Median home value

+0.2%

1-year change

45

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$280,390
1-year appreciation
+0.2%
3-year appreciation
+10.8%
All-time peak (2024-12)
$286,104
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
$485,000
1-year sale-price change
+88.4%
Median days on market
45 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
101.1%
1-year forecast
+2.0%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,400/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,530/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,820/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,180/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,440/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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, strongWind, winterWeather, iceStorm, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: 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
71.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
4
Nearest Superfund site
Dwyer Property Ground Water Plume (3.3 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
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
266
Days with Moderate air quality
88
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
190

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
40,481
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
42,583

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
13
Nearest national park
First State National Historical Park (19 mi)
National parks include
First State National Historical Park, Valley Forge National Historical Park, Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
42
Nearest airport
Cecil County Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wilmington Airport (ILG) (12 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Hospitals include
ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL, WILMINGTON VA MEDICAL CENTER, DELAWARE PSYCHIATRIC CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
78
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)
+318 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,983
Housing built before 1970
39.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.6%
Median annual property tax
$3,056
Households with broadband internet
90.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
28,742
Average weekly wage
$1,053
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
231

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

How it compares

Elk millsState medianUS median
Median home value$280,390$452,533$289,727
Median sale price$485,000$450,000$325,000
Median days on market45 days40 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,056$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 Elk mills, MD?
$280,390.
What is the median sale price in Elk mills, MD?
$485,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Elk mills, MD?
Median days on market: 45 days.
What is typical rent in Elk mills, MD?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,820/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Elk mills, MD?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, strongWind, winterWeather, iceStorm, lightning.
Is Elk mills, MD in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Elk mills, 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 Elk mills, MD?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Elk mills, MD?
4 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Dwyer Property Ground Water Plume, 3.3 mi.
Is Elk mills, MD walkable?
Walkability index: 5.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Elk mills, MD?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Elk mills, MD?
Regional Price Parity: 108.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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