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Patapsco, MD

Patapsco, MD.

Population: 10,481 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Patapsco, MD is $570,728 — up 1.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $550,000 after a median 34.5 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, winterweather, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$570,728

Median home value

+1.9%

1-year change

34.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$570,728
1-year appreciation
+1.9%
3-year appreciation
+10.7%
5-year appreciation
+19.4%
10-year appreciation
+57.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$570,728
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
$550,000
Median list price
$624,393
Median price per sqft
$228
1-year sale-price change
+5.8%
Median days on market
34.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
27
For-sale inventory
26
Sale-to-list ratio
98.7%
Active listings
19
1-year forecast
+0.1%
New listings (monthly)
12

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)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Sandymount Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, winterWeather, drought, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 7% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
75.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Keystone Sanitation Landfill (17.6 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
57.0°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.8 in
Annual snowfall
3.3 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)
44
Days with Good air quality
183
Days with Moderate air quality
57
Highest AQI recorded (year)
143

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
30,016
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
31,362

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
57
Nearest national park
Hampton National Historic Site (18 mi)
National parks include
Hampton National Historic Site, Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail, Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
Airports within 30 mi
44
Nearest airport
Reservoir Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (25 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
17
Hospitals include
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND MEDICAL CENTER, UNIVERSITY OF MD MEDICAL CENTER MIDTOWN CAMPUS, VA MARYLAND HEALTHCARE SYSTEM - BALTIMORE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
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)
+280 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Housing built before 1970
26.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.7%
Median annual property tax
$3,887
Mean commute to work
32 min
Households with broadband internet
78.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
49,128
Average weekly wage
$1,032
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
144

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

How it compares

PatapscoState medianUS median
Median home value$570,728$452,533$289,727
Median sale price$550,000$450,000$325,000
Median days on market35 days40 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,887$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 Patapsco, MD?
$570,728.
What is the median sale price in Patapsco, MD?
$550,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Patapsco, MD?
Median days on market: 34.5 days.
What is typical rent in Patapsco, 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 Patapsco, MD?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, winterWeather, drought, lightning.
Is Patapsco, MD in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Patapsco, MD?
Risk to homes is higher than 7% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Patapsco, MD?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Patapsco, MD?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Patapsco, MD?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Patapsco, MD walkable?
Walkability index: 6.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Patapsco, MD?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Patapsco, MD?
Regional Price Parity: 108.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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