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Saint charles, MD

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Saint charles.

Population: 60,175 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Saint charles, MD is $437,686 — down 1.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $415,000 after a median 58 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,446/month. 16 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, heatwave, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$437,686

Median home value

-1.7%

1-year change

58

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$437,686
1-year appreciation
-1.7%
3-year appreciation
+2.0%
5-year appreciation
+11.1%
10-year appreciation
+58.6%
All-time peak (2025-06)
$445,720
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
$415,000
Median list price
$395,750
Median price per sqft
$214
1-year sale-price change
+3.6%
Median days on market
58 days
Homes sold (recent period)
68
For-sale inventory
189
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
71
1-year forecast
-0.2%
Days to pending
31 days
New listings (monthly)
76

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,446/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,910/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,965/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,195/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,770/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,255/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
16
Elementary schools
10
Middle schools
3
High schools
3
Schools include
Arthur Middleton Elementary School, Benjamin Stoddert Middle School, Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary, Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Elementary School, Eva Turner Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, heatWave, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 31% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
64.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Brandywine DRMO (8.4 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
48.0 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
199
Days with Moderate air quality
42
Highest AQI recorded (year)
115

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-49,547
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
47,886
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
49,602

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
111
Nearest national park
Fort Washington Park (6 mi)
National parks include
Thomas Stone National Historic Site, Fort Washington Park, Piscataway Park
Airports within 30 mi
68
Nearest airport
Maryland Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Davison Army Air Field (DAA) (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
10
Hospitals include
UNITED MEDICAL CENTER, ST ELIZABETHS HOSPITAL, UNIVERSITY OF MD CHARLES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
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)
+324 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,991
Housing built before 1970
7.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
34.3%
Median annual property tax
$4,032
Mean commute to work
34 min
Households with broadband internet
83.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
29,859
Average weekly wage
$970
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,026

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

How it compares

Saint charlesState medianUS median
Median home value$437,686$452,533$289,727
Median sale price$415,000$450,000$325,000
Median days on market58 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$2,446/mo$2,002/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,032$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 Saint charles, MD?
$437,686.
What is the median sale price in Saint charles, MD?
$415,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Saint charles, MD?
Median days on market: 58 days.
What is typical rent in Saint charles, MD?
Typical rent: $2,446/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Saint charles, MD?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, heatWave, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather.
Is Saint charles, MD in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Saint charles, MD?
Risk to homes is higher than 31% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Saint charles, MD?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Saint charles, MD?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Saint charles, MD?
16 schools (10 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Saint charles, MD walkable?
Walkability index: 12.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Saint charles, MD?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Saint charles, MD?
Regional Price Parity: 108.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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