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Dickerson, MD

Dickerson, MD.

Population: 2,369 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Dickerson, MD is $736,698 — up 1.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $711,213 after a median 56 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winter weather, hail, heat wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$736,698

Typical home value

+1.2%

1-year change

56

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$736,698
1-year appreciation
+1.2%
3-year appreciation
+5.5%
5-year appreciation
+11.9%
10-year appreciation
+44.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2026)
$737,738
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
$711,213
Median list price
$750,000
Median price per sqft
$268
1-year sale-price change
-50.9%
Median days on market
56 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
6
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+0.9%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$2,111/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,204/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,438/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,107/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,658/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
11.1 : 1
Schools include
Monocacy Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winter weather, hail, heat wave, inland flooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
winter weather: Very High · hail: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
19
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 11% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
45.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Hidden Lane Landfill (9.9 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
56.0°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.2 in
Annual snowfall
21.0 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)
39
Days with Good air quality
299
Days with Moderate air quality
61
Highest AQI recorded (year)
90

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
58,883
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
50,087

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
59
Nearest national park
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (7 mi)
National parks include
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, Monocacy National Battlefield, Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
31
Nearest airport
Fly Away Farm Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) (18 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
50
Hospitals include
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV HOSPITAL, HOWARD UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL CORP, MEDSTAR GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 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)
-6,292 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1979
Housing built before 1970
40.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
34.5%
Median annual property tax
$6,500
Mean commute to work
32 min
Households with broadband internet
53.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
364,761
Average weekly wage
$1,761
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,411

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

How it compares

DickersonState medianUS median
Typical home value$736,698$446,567$288,527
Median sale price$711,213$450,000$325,000
Median days on market56 days40 days51 days
Median annual property tax$6,500$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 Dickerson, MD?
$736,698.
What is the median sale price in Dickerson, MD?
$711,213.
How long do homes take to sell in Dickerson, MD?
Median days on market: 56 days.
What is typical rent in Dickerson, MD?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,438/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Dickerson, MD?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winter weather, hail, heat wave, inland flooding, lightning.
Is Dickerson, MD in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Dickerson, 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 Dickerson, MD?
Risk to homes is higher than 11% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Dickerson, MD?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Dickerson, MD?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Dickerson, MD?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Dickerson, MD walkable?
Walkability index: 6.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Dickerson, MD?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Dickerson, MD?
Regional Price Parity: 105.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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