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Great mills, MD

Great mills, MD.

Population: 7,088 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Great mills, MD is $372,236 — up 1.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $410,000 after a median 44 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,142/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with coastalflooding, drought, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$372,236

Median home value

+1.6%

1-year change

44

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$372,236
1-year appreciation
+1.6%
3-year appreciation
+6.8%
5-year appreciation
+16.4%
10-year appreciation
+56.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$372,236
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
$410,000
Median list price
$469,450
Median price per sqft
$201
1-year sale-price change
-13.7%
Median days on market
44 days
Homes sold (recent period)
19
For-sale inventory
21
Sale-to-list ratio
97.6%
Active listings
9
1-year forecast
+0.1%
New listings (monthly)
12

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,142/mo
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
3
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Great Mills High, Greenview Knolls Elementary, George Washington Carver Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, drought, hurricane, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 46% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
77.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Patuxent River Naval Air Station (4.7 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
59.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,726
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,475

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
47
Nearest national park
George Washington Birthplace National Monument (23 mi)
National parks include
George Washington Birthplace National Monument, Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park, Thomas Stone National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
38
Nearest airport
St. Mary's County Regional Airport (LTW) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Patuxent River Naval Air Station (Trapnell Field) (NHK) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
MEDSTAR SAINT MARY'S HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-143 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,995
Housing built before 1970
6.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
34.9%
Median annual property tax
$2,873
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
89.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
32,026
Average weekly wage
$1,371
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
265

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

How it compares

Great millsState medianUS median
Median home value$372,236$452,533$289,727
Median sale price$410,000$450,000$325,000
Median days on market44 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$2,142/mo$2,002/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,873$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 Great mills, MD?
$372,236.
What is the median sale price in Great mills, MD?
$410,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Great mills, MD?
Median days on market: 44 days.
What is typical rent in Great mills, MD?
Typical rent: $2,142/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Great mills, MD?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, drought, hurricane, strongWind.
Is Great mills, MD in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Great mills, MD?
Risk to homes is higher than 46% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Great 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 Great mills, MD?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Patuxent River Naval Air Station, 4.7 mi.
How many schools serve Great mills, MD?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Great mills, MD walkable?
Walkability index: 5.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Great mills, MD?
Regional Price Parity: 108.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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