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Whiteford, MD

Whiteford, MD.

Population: 2,441 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Whiteford, MD is $452,873 — up 4.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $425,000 after a median 30.5 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with winterweather, coldwave, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$452,873

Median home value

+4.7%

1-year change

30.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$452,873
1-year appreciation
+4.7%
3-year appreciation
+10.5%
5-year appreciation
+21.2%
10-year appreciation
+60.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$452,873
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
$425,000
Median list price
$437,450
Median price per sqft
$239
1-year sale-price change
+3.7%
Median days on market
30.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
10
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
99.2%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+0.4%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,150/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,437/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,704/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,216/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,557/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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, coldWave, drought, heatWave, hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 12% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
58.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Woodlawn County Landfill (12.2 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
49.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
45
Days with Good air quality
238
Days with Moderate air quality
111
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
200

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)
9,728
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
15,521

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
14
Nearest national park
Hampton National Historic Site (25 mi)
National parks include
Hampton National Historic Site, Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail, Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
Airports within 30 mi
33
Nearest airport
Pembroke Farm Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Phillips Army Air Field (APG) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
UM UPPER CHESAPEAKE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PAVILION AT
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+173 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,982
Housing built before 1970
37.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.5%
Median annual property tax
$3,606
Mean commute to work
36 min
Households with broadband internet
55.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
73,473
Average weekly wage
$1,116
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
777

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

How it compares

WhitefordState medianUS median
Median home value$452,873$452,533$289,727
Median sale price$425,000$450,000$325,000
Median days on market31 days40 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,606$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 Whiteford, MD?
$452,873.
What is the median sale price in Whiteford, MD?
$425,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Whiteford, MD?
Median days on market: 30.5 days.
What is typical rent in Whiteford, MD?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,704/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Whiteford, MD?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, coldWave, drought, heatWave, hurricane.
Is Whiteford, MD in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Whiteford, MD?
Risk to homes is higher than 12% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Whiteford, MD?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Whiteford, MD?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Whiteford, MD walkable?
Walkability index: 5.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Whiteford, MD?
Good. Median AQI: 45. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Whiteford, MD?
Regional Price Parity: 108.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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