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Sandy spring, MD

Sandy spring, MD.

Population: 2,035 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Sandy spring, MD is $815,893 — down 0.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $633,250 after a median 14.5 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winterweather, hail, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$815,893

Median home value

-0.7%

1-year change

14.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$815,893
1-year appreciation
-0.7%
3-year appreciation
+4.9%
5-year appreciation
+12.0%
10-year appreciation
+41.0%
All-time peak (2025-04)
$829,519
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
$633,250
Median list price
$1.03M
Median price per sqft
$223
1-year sale-price change
-4.8%
Median days on market
14.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
10
Sale-to-list ratio
102.8%
Active listings
9
1-year forecast
-0.1%
New listings (monthly)
2

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,950/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,990/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,240/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,800/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,300/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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Sherwood Elementary, Sherwood High

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, hail, heatWave, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 11% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
45.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (USDA) (10.9 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)

Annual precipitation
46.2 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
291
Days with Moderate air quality
61
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
165

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
924
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
133,027
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
126,281

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
58
Nearest national park
Baltimore-Washington Parkway (12 mi)
National parks include
Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Civil War Defenses of Washington, Greenbelt Park
Airports within 30 mi
32
Nearest airport
Montgomery County Airpark (GAI) (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Fort Meade Executive Airport (FME) (15 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
20
Hospitals include
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV HOSPITAL, MEDSTAR GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, SIBLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
-6,292 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,988
Housing built before 1970
23.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
35.1%
Median annual property tax
$6,160
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
90.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
364,740
Average weekly wage
$1,688
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,491

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

How it compares

Sandy springState medianUS median
Median home value$815,893$452,533$289,727
Median sale price$633,250$450,000$325,000
Median days on market15 days40 days51 days
Median annual property tax$6,160$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 Sandy spring, MD?
$815,893.
What is the median sale price in Sandy spring, MD?
$633,250.
How long do homes take to sell in Sandy spring, MD?
Median days on market: 14.5 days.
What is typical rent in Sandy spring, MD?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,240/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Sandy spring, MD?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, hail, heatWave, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Sandy spring, MD in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Sandy spring, MD?
Risk to homes is higher than 11% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Sandy spring, MD?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Sandy spring, MD?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Sandy spring, MD?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Sandy spring, MD walkable?
Walkability index: 11.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Sandy spring, MD?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Sandy spring, MD?
Regional Price Parity: 108.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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