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Gibson island, MD

Gibson island, MD.

Population: 291 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Gibson island, MD is $3.08M — up 10.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $2.82M after a median 81.5 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$3.08M

Median home value

+10.6%

1-year change

81.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$3.08M
1-year appreciation
+10.6%
3-year appreciation
+18.3%
5-year appreciation
+37.1%
10-year appreciation
+90.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$3.08M
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
$2.82M
Median list price
$4.59M
Median price per sqft
$570
Median days on market
81.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
Sale-to-list ratio
92.8%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+1.1%

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 Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coastalFlooding, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 24% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
42.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Bear Creek Sediments (11.2 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
58.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
55.3 in
Annual snowfall
1.4 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)
40
Days with Good air quality
225
Days with Moderate air quality
36
Highest AQI recorded (year)
150

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
255
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
174,853
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
145,853

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
52
Nearest national park
Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail (8 mi)
National parks include
Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail, Chesapeake Bay, Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
Airports within 30 mi
37
Nearest airport
Mountain Road Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (15 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
30
Hospitals include
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV HOSPITAL, MEDSTAR GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, SIBLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-634 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,960
Housing built before 1970
56.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
0.0%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Households with broadband internet
77.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
228,083
Average weekly wage
$1,407
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,005

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

How it compares

Gibson islandState medianUS median
Median home value$3.08M$452,533$289,727
Median sale price$2.82M$450,000$325,000
Median days on market82 days40 days51 days
Median annual property tax$10,001$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 Gibson island, MD?
$3.08M.
What is the median sale price in Gibson island, MD?
$2.82M.
How long do homes take to sell in Gibson island, MD?
Median days on market: 81.5 days.
What is typical rent in Gibson island, 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 Gibson island, MD?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coastalFlooding, coldWave.
Is Gibson island, MD in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Gibson island, MD?
Risk to homes is higher than 24% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Gibson island, MD?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Gibson island, MD?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Gibson island, MD walkable?
Walkability index: 15.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Gibson island, MD?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Gibson island, MD?
Regional Price Parity: 108.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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