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Lusby, MD

Lusby, MD.

Population: 20,699 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Lusby, MD is $380,261 — up 2.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $363,000 after a median 34.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,175/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, hurricane, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$380,261

Median home value

+2.1%

1-year change

34.5

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$380,261
1-year appreciation
+2.1%
3-year appreciation
+9.1%
5-year appreciation
+20.5%
10-year appreciation
+63.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$380,261
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
$363,000
Median list price
$375,000
Median price per sqft
$211
1-year sale-price change
+2.3%
Median days on market
34.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
89
For-sale inventory
108
Sale-to-list ratio
99.1%
Active listings
97
1-year forecast
0.0%
Days to pending
25 days
New listings (monthly)
43

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,175/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,540/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,550/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,860/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,430/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,860/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
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Schools include
Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus, Patuxent High, Dowell Elementary, Southern Middle, Mill Creek Middle

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hurricane, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A06
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 48% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
84.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Patuxent River Naval Air Station (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)

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
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)
42
Days with Good air quality
206
Days with Moderate air quality
31
Highest AQI recorded (year)
101

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,054
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,372

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
48
Nearest national park
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park (17 mi)
National parks include
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park, George Washington Birthplace National Monument, Thomas Stone National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
35
Nearest airport
Mears Creek Airfield (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Patuxent River Naval Air Station (Trapnell Field) (NHK) (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 (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+34 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,990
Housing built before 1970
15.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.5%
Median annual property tax
$3,025
Mean commute to work
32 min
Households with broadband internet
88.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
17,232
Average weekly wage
$1,166
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
98

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

How it compares

LusbyState medianUS median
Median home value$380,261$452,533$289,727
Median sale price$363,000$450,000$325,000
Median days on market35 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$2,175/mo$2,002/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,025$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 Lusby, MD?
$380,261.
What is the median sale price in Lusby, MD?
$363,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Lusby, MD?
Median days on market: 34.5 days.
What is typical rent in Lusby, MD?
Typical rent: $2,175/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lusby, MD?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hurricane, lightning.
Is Lusby, MD in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A06.
What is the wildfire risk in Lusby, MD?
Risk to homes is higher than 48% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lusby, MD?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lusby, MD?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lusby, MD?
5 schools (2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Lusby, MD walkable?
Walkability index: 7.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Lusby, MD?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Lusby, MD?
Regional Price Parity: 108.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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