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Bel Air, MD

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Bel Air.

Population: 68,720 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Bel Air, MD is $467,126 — up 1.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $463,750 after a median 20 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,109/month. 16 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with winter weather, cold wave, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$467,126

Typical home value

+1.1%

1-year change

20

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$467,126
1-year appreciation
+1.1%
3-year appreciation
+5.1%
5-year appreciation
+17.4%
10-year appreciation
+48.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$467,126
House Price Index (state)
376.2 (+0.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$463,750
Median list price
$437,493
Median price per sqft
$210
1-year sale-price change
+12.3%
Median days on market
20 days
Homes sold (recent period)
260
For-sale inventory
213
Sale-to-list ratio
101.0%
Active listings
187
1-year forecast
+1.0%
Days to pending
23 days
New listings (monthly)
99

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,109/mo
1-year rent change
+4.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,523/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,625/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,006/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,509/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,789/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)
105.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.10/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
16
Elementary schools
8
Middle schools
3
High schools
4
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.9 : 1
Schools include
Emmorton Elementary, Bel Air Elementary, Southampton Middle, Bel Air High, Hickory Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
winter weather, cold wave, drought, heat wave, hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
winter weather: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
31
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
Bush Valley Landfill (5.6 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
67.5°F
Average high
72.5°F
Average low
62.5°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
Annual snowfall
8.3 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
259
Days with Moderate air quality
81
Highest AQI recorded (year)
143

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-49,427
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
30,351
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
34,572

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
46
Nearest national park
Hampton National Historic Site (15 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
35
Nearest airport
Forest Hill Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Phillips Army Air Field (APG) (9 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
27
Hospitals include
UMD UPPER CHESAPEAKE MEDICAL CENTER, CHRISTIANA HOSPITAL, ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+173 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1988
Housing built before 1970
19.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.1%
Median annual property tax
$3,766
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
83.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
75,250
Average weekly wage
$1,184
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
715

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

How it compares

Bel AirState medianUS median
Typical home value$467,126$446,567$288,527
Median sale price$463,750$450,000$325,000
Median days on market20 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$2,109/mo$1,998/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,766$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 typical home value in Bel Air, MD?
$467,126.
What is the median sale price in Bel Air, MD?
$463,750.
How long do homes take to sell in Bel Air, MD?
Median days on market: 20 days.
What is typical rent in Bel Air, MD?
Typical rent: $2,109/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Bel Air, MD?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winter weather, cold wave, drought, heat wave, hurricane.
Is Bel Air, MD in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 31 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Bel Air, 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 Bel Air, MD?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Bel Air, MD?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Bel Air, MD?
16 schools (8 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Bel Air, MD walkable?
Walkability index: 10.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Bel Air, MD?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Bel Air, MD?
Regional Price Parity: 105.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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