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Fair play, MD

Fair play, MD.

Population: 1,275 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Fair play, MD is $413,641 — up 0.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $562,000 after a median 36.5 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, heatwave, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$413,641

Median home value

+0.4%

1-year change

36.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$413,641
1-year appreciation
+0.4%
3-year appreciation
+7.1%
5-year appreciation
+18.1%
10-year appreciation
+63.3%
All-time peak (2025-12)
$414,893
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
$562,000
Median list price
$387,450
Median price per sqft
$198
1-year sale-price change
+73.0%
Median days on market
36.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
Sale-to-list ratio
100.7%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+1.9%

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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, heatWave, hurricane, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 36% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
52.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Central Chemical (Hagerstown) (7.6 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)

Annual precipitation
43.1 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
267
Days with Moderate air quality
82
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
172

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
19,227
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
20,012

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
36
Nearest national park
Antietam National Battlefield (6 mi)
National parks include
Antietam National Battlefield, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, Catoctin Mountain Park
Airports within 30 mi
30
Nearest airport
Laura's Landing Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field (HGR) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
MERITUS MEDICAL CENTER, BROOK LANE HEALTH SERVICES, WELLSPAN WAYNESBORO HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+509 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,973
Housing built before 1970
46.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,156
Households with broadband internet
76.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
54,247
Average weekly wage
$1,028
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
209

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

How it compares

Fair playState medianUS median
Median home value$413,641$452,533$289,727
Median sale price$562,000$450,000$325,000
Median days on market37 days40 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,156$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 Fair play, MD?
$413,641.
What is the median sale price in Fair play, MD?
$562,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Fair play, MD?
Median days on market: 36.5 days.
What is typical rent in Fair play, 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 Fair play, MD?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, heatWave, hurricane, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Fair play, MD in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Fair play, MD?
Risk to homes is higher than 36% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Fair play, MD?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Fair play, MD?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Fair play, MD walkable?
Walkability index: 3.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Fair play, MD?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Fair play, MD?
Regional Price Parity: 108.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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