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Dundalk Sparrows, MD

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Dundalk Sparrows.

Population: 68,972 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Dundalk Sparrows, MD is $306,510 — down 0.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $326,800 after a median 33 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,399/month. 19 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with winter weather, cold wave, heat wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$306,510

Typical home value

-0.1%

1-year change

33

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$306,510
1-year appreciation
-0.1%
3-year appreciation
+5.4%
5-year appreciation
+17.6%
10-year appreciation
+59.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2026)
$309,496
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
$326,800
Median list price
$327,450
Median price per sqft
$212
1-year sale-price change
+0.7%
Median days on market
33 days
Homes sold (recent period)
195
For-sale inventory
197
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
178
1-year forecast
+1.1%
Days to pending
31 days
New listings (monthly)
73

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,399/mo
1-year rent change
+0.5%
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
19
Elementary schools
10
Middle schools
4
High schools
4
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.8 : 1
Schools include
Chesapeake Terrace Elementary, Edgemere Elementary, Sparrows Point High, Sparrows Point Middle, Battle Grove Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
winter weather, cold wave, heat wave, inland flooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
winter weather: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone A09
NFIP flood claims on record
1,185
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 8% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
5.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
4
Nearest Superfund site
Sauer Dump (2.2 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
55.0°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°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
236
Days with Moderate air quality
126
Highest AQI recorded (year)
129

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-49,538
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
98,407
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
89,907

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
55
Nearest national park
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine (5 mi)
National parks include
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail, Hampton National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
37
Nearest airport
Essex Skypark Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Martin State Airport (MTN) (6 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
58
Hospitals include
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV HOSPITAL, HOWARD UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL CORP, MEDSTAR GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 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)
-2,817 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1962
Housing built before 1970
64.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.9%
Median annual property tax
$3,365
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
77.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
269,150
Average weekly wage
$1,665
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Education, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,531

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

How it compares

Dundalk SparrowsState medianUS median
Typical home value$306,510$446,567$288,527
Median sale price$326,800$450,000$325,000
Median days on market33 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$1,399/mo$1,998/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,365$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 Dundalk Sparrows, MD?
$306,510.
What is the median sale price in Dundalk Sparrows, MD?
$326,800.
How long do homes take to sell in Dundalk Sparrows, MD?
Median days on market: 33 days.
What is typical rent in Dundalk Sparrows, MD?
Typical rent: $1,399/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Dundalk Sparrows, MD?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winter weather, cold wave, heat wave, inland flooding, lightning.
Is Dundalk Sparrows, MD in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 1,185 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A09. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Dundalk Sparrows, MD?
Risk to homes is higher than 8% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Dundalk Sparrows, MD?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Dundalk Sparrows, MD?
4 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Sauer Dump, 2.2 mi.
How many schools serve Dundalk Sparrows, MD?
19 schools (10 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Dundalk Sparrows, MD walkable?
Walkability index: 8.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Dundalk Sparrows, MD?
Good. Median AQI: 45. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Dundalk Sparrows, MD?
Regional Price Parity: 105.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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