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Ridgely, MD

Ridgely, MD.

Population: 4,132 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Ridgely, MD is $371,203 — up 1.3% over the past year. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, hurricane, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$371,203

Median home value

+1.3%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$371,203
1-year appreciation
+1.3%
3-year appreciation
+9.5%
5-year appreciation
+17.2%
10-year appreciation
+80.7%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$372,784
House Price Index (state)
367.5 (+0.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
17
New listings (monthly)
7

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

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
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
North Caroline High School, Ridgely Elementary School, Caroline Career & Technology Center

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hurricane, strongWind, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 37% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
65.0%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Blades Groundwater (21.7 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)

Annual precipitation
49.2 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)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
11
Nearest national park
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park (32 mi)
National parks include
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park, Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail, Chesapeake Bay
Airports within 30 mi
56
Nearest airport
Dileo Field (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dover Civil Air Terminal/Dover Air Force Base (DOV) (28 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 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)
+20 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
23.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
30.1%
Median annual property tax
$2,778
Mean commute to work
36 min
Households with broadband internet
56.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,742
Average weekly wage
$1,028
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
48

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

How it compares

RidgelyState medianUS median
Median home value$371,203$452,533$289,727
Median annual property tax$2,778$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 Ridgely, MD?
$371,203.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Ridgely, MD?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hurricane, strongWind, winterWeather.
What is the wildfire risk in Ridgely, MD?
Risk to homes is higher than 37% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Ridgely, MD?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Ridgely, MD?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Ridgely, MD?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Ridgely, MD?
Regional Price Parity: 108.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Ridgely

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