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Prince frederick, MD

Prince frederick, MD.

Population: 12,752 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Prince frederick, MD is $483,093 — up 1.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $587,500 after a median 48 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,112/month. 7 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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$483,093

Median home value

+1.8%

1-year change

48

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$483,093
1-year appreciation
+1.8%
3-year appreciation
+5.8%
5-year appreciation
+12.6%
10-year appreciation
+45.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$483,093
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
$587,500
Median list price
$569,000
Median price per sqft
$220
1-year sale-price change
+0.4%
Median days on market
48 days
Homes sold (recent period)
30
For-sale inventory
36
Sale-to-list ratio
101.0%
Active listings
29
1-year forecast
+0.3%
New listings (monthly)
17

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,112/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,220/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,220/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,470/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,920/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,260/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
7
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Calvert Middle, Calvert High, Calvert Country School, Calvert Elementary, Career and Technology Academy

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
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
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
Brandywine DRMO (17.9 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
56.0°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°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
7.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,374
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,006

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
53
Nearest national park
Thomas Stone National Historic Site (24 mi)
National parks include
Thomas Stone National Historic Site, Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park, Fort Washington Park
Airports within 30 mi
44
Nearest airport
Sandy Point Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Patuxent River Naval Air Station (Trapnell Field) (NHK) (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
CALVERTHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
5.0 / 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
1,993
Housing built before 1970
19.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
40.2%
Median annual property tax
$3,789
Mean commute to work
35 min
Households with broadband internet
75.1%

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

Prince frederickState medianUS median
Median home value$483,093$452,533$289,727
Median sale price$587,500$450,000$325,000
Median days on market48 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$2,112/mo$2,002/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,789$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 Prince frederick, MD?
$483,093.
What is the median sale price in Prince frederick, MD?
$587,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Prince frederick, MD?
Median days on market: 48 days.
What is typical rent in Prince frederick, MD?
Typical rent: $2,112/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Prince frederick, MD?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hurricane, lightning.
Is Prince frederick, MD in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Prince frederick, 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 Prince frederick, MD?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Prince frederick, MD?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Prince frederick, MD?
7 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Prince frederick, MD walkable?
Walkability index: 7.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Prince frederick, MD?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Prince frederick, MD?
Regional Price Parity: 108.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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