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Darlington, MD

Darlington, MD.

Population: 2,846 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Darlington, MD is $453,870 — up 4.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $390,000 after a median 2 days on market. 1 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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$453,870

Typical home value

+4.2%

1-year change

2

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$453,870
1-year appreciation
+4.2%
3-year appreciation
+10.4%
5-year appreciation
+19.2%
10-year appreciation
+53.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$453,870
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
$390,000
Median list price
$382,500
Median price per sqft
$218
1-year sale-price change
+65.9%
Median days on market
2 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
3
Sale-to-list ratio
102.6%
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
+1.7%

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

Rents

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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
8.7 : 1
Schools include
Darlington 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
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
19
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 (7.1 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)

Annual precipitation
47.6 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)
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
5.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
13,156
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
19,133

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
13
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
35
Nearest airport
Moxley's Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Phillips Army Air Field (APG) (12 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
49
Hospitals include
CHRISTIANA HOSPITAL, ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL, WILMINGTON VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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
1977
Housing built before 1970
40.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.1%
Median annual property tax
$2,735
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
50.0%

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

DarlingtonState medianUS median
Typical home value$453,870$446,567$288,527
Median sale price$390,000$450,000$325,000
Median days on market2 days40 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,735$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 Darlington, MD?
$453,870.
What is the median sale price in Darlington, MD?
$390,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Darlington, MD?
Median days on market: 2 days.
What is typical rent in Darlington, MD?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,006/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Darlington, MD?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winter weather, cold wave, drought, heat wave, hurricane.
Is Darlington, MD in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Darlington, MD. 19 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Darlington, 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 Darlington, MD?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Darlington, MD?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Darlington, MD?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Darlington, MD walkable?
Walkability index: 5.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Darlington, MD?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Darlington, MD?
Regional Price Parity: 105.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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