Top Maryland markets by PropertyIQ Score
Top metros
| # | Market | Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cumberland, MD | 87 | B+ |
| 2 | California, MD | 76 | C |
| 3 | Philadelphia, PA | 73 | C |
| 4 | Hagerstown, MD | 69 | D+ |
| 5 | Baltimore, MD | 53 | F |
| 6 | Washington, DC | 47 | F |
| 7 | Ocean Pines, MD | 34 | F |
| 8 | Easton, MD | 31 | F |
| 9 | Salisbury, MD | 31 | F |
| 10 | Cambridge, MD | 28 | F |
Top counties
| # | Market | Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allegany County, MD | 77 | C+ |
| 2 | Saint Marys County, MD | 73 | C |
| 3 | Carroll County, MD | 66 | D |
| 4 | Howard County, MD | 65 | D |
| 5 | Calvert County, MD | 62 | D- |
| 6 | Baltimore County, MD | 58 | F |
| 7 | Harford County, MD | 54 | F |
| 8 | Cecil County, MD | 53 | F |
| 9 | Anne Arundel County, MD | 52 | F |
| 10 | Caroline County, MD | 49 | F |
Maryland Real Estate Market
AI-powered housing market analysis for every metro area and county in Maryland. Updated monthly with the latest data from Zillow, Redfin, Census, and FRED.
Maryland Metro Areas
8 metropolitan areas tracked by PropertyIQ in Maryland
Maryland Counties
24 counties tracked by PropertyIQ in Maryland
+12 more counties in Maryland tracked by PropertyIQ
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Maryland Real Estate Market Analysis
Finding the right markets to invest in across Maryland means looking past headline price figures. The PropertyIQ Score reads every metropolitan area and county in Maryland on price momentum from Zillow and demand pressure from Realtor.com, validated against actual market outcomes from 2001 to 2023 — surfacing which markets are positioned to outperform their state and which are set to lag.
Maryland's housing market benefits from federal government proximity, with Fort Meade's NSA and cybersecurity corridor, NIH in Bethesda, and the port of Baltimore anchoring distinct market segments. Suburban Maryland commands premium prices for DC commuter access, while Baltimore City presents some of the East Coast's most compelling value-add investment opportunities with the nation's highest spread between gross yield and net return.
Use PropertyIQ's scores and interactive analytics to find the right Maryland market for your goals. Compare metros side-by-side, explore county-level data for granular insights, or use the Graphs tool to track historical trends for any Maryland market over time.
Maryland Metro Areas and ZIP Codes
Maryland Counties and ZIP Codes
Last updated: 2026-07-18. Data from Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin, U.S. Census Bureau, FRED, BLS, and BEA.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many housing markets does PropertyIQ track in Maryland?
PropertyIQ currently tracks 8 metro areas and 24 counties in Maryland, each with its own PropertyIQ Score, home value trend, and days on market reading, refreshed monthly.
What does a PropertyIQ Score of 50 mean for a Maryland market?
A score of 50 marks Maryland's own state average demand momentum. PropertyIQ computes scores nationally across every US market, then calibrates the scale so a Maryland market is read against Maryland's own typical momentum rather than the national average. A market scoring above 50 is positioned to outperform the Maryland average over the next three years, while one below 50 is positioned to lag it.
Where can I find ZIP code level housing data for Maryland?
Every metro area and county listed on this page links through to its own ZIP codes, and each ZIP has its own market page with home value, rent, and days on market data. Start from a Maryland metro or county below, then drill into ZIP codes for the most localized data available.
What data sources does PropertyIQ use for Maryland market data, and how often is it updated?
PropertyIQ ingests fresh data every month from Zillow home values, Realtor.com days on market and price cut activity, Redfin, the US Census Bureau, FRED, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Every metro, county, and ZIP page for Maryland shows a last updated date, and PropertyIQ Scores are recomputed monthly once that new source data lands.
Which Maryland metro area has the strongest housing demand right now?
As of the latest monthly refresh, Cumberland, MD has the highest PropertyIQ Score among Maryland metro areas, indicating the strongest demand momentum in the state relative to its own history. Rankings shift month to month as new home value, days on market, and price cut data arrives, so check back after each monthly update.