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Sunderland, MD

Sunderland, MD.

Population: 1,809 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Sunderland, MD is $592,402 — up 1.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $616,000 after a median 36 days on market. 1 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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$592,402

Median home value

+1.0%

1-year change

36

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$592,402
1-year appreciation
+1.0%
3-year appreciation
+5.4%
5-year appreciation
+11.8%
10-year appreciation
+46.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$592,402
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
$616,000
Median list price
$635,000
Median price per sqft
$222
1-year sale-price change
-5.2%
Median days on market
36 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
102.9%
1-year forecast
+0.1%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,480/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,490/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,790/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,340/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,750/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
Sunderland Elementary

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 (14.5 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
60.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
Annual snowfall
1.3 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
5.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,425
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
10,373

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
54
Nearest national park
Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail (22 mi)
National parks include
Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail, Chesapeake Bay, Harmony Hall
Airports within 30 mi
39
Nearest airport
Mellomar Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Joint Base Andrews (ADW) (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
CALVERTHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER, MEDSTAR SOUTHERN MARYLAND HOSPITAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 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
1,985
Housing built before 1970
13.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
35.0%
Median annual property tax
$4,222
Households with broadband internet
80.9%

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

SunderlandState medianUS median
Median home value$592,402$452,533$289,727
Median sale price$616,000$450,000$325,000
Median days on market36 days40 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,222$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 Sunderland, MD?
$592,402.
What is the median sale price in Sunderland, MD?
$616,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Sunderland, MD?
Median days on market: 36 days.
What is typical rent in Sunderland, MD?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,790/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Sunderland, MD?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hurricane, lightning.
Is Sunderland, MD in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Sunderland, 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 Sunderland, MD?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Sunderland, MD?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Sunderland, MD?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Sunderland, MD walkable?
Walkability index: 5.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Sunderland, MD?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Sunderland, MD?
Regional Price Parity: 108.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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