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Ellicott City, MD

Ellicott City, MD.

Population: 43,327 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Ellicott City, MD is $806,532 — up 1.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $862,000 after a median 19 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,021/month. 13 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, strong wind, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$806,532

Typical home value

+1.1%

1-year change

19

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$806,532
1-year appreciation
+1.1%
3-year appreciation
+6.1%
5-year appreciation
+17.9%
10-year appreciation
+42.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$806,532
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
$862,000
Median list price
$800,000
Median price per sqft
$274
1-year sale-price change
+8.0%
Median days on market
19 days
Homes sold (recent period)
167
For-sale inventory
102
Sale-to-list ratio
102.7%
Active listings
68
1-year forecast
+1.3%
Days to pending
23 days
New listings (monthly)
50

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

Rents

Typical rent
$3,021/mo
1-year rent change
+0.6%
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
13
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
3
High schools
4
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.1 : 1
Schools include
Burleigh Manor Middle, Manor Woods Elementary, Centennial High, Centennial Lane Elementary, Dunloggin Middle

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strong wind, winter weather, drought, heat wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
67
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 11% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
62.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Fort George G. Meade (16.5 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
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.6 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)
33
Days with Good air quality
293
Days with Moderate air quality
72
Highest AQI recorded (year)
78

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
107,304
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
103,492

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
58
Nearest national park
Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail (16 mi)
National parks include
Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail, Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Airports within 30 mi
35
Nearest airport
Glenair Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (14 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
66
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)
-1,315 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1987
Housing built before 1970
18.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.4%
Median annual property tax
$8,706
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
89.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
154,406
Average weekly wage
$1,747
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Health Care, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
728

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

How it compares

Ellicott CityState medianUS median
Typical home value$806,532$446,567$288,527
Median sale price$862,000$450,000$325,000
Median days on market19 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$3,021/mo$1,998/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$8,706$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 Ellicott City, MD?
$806,532.
What is the median sale price in Ellicott City, MD?
$862,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Ellicott City, MD?
Median days on market: 19 days.
What is typical rent in Ellicott City, MD?
Typical rent: $3,021/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Ellicott City, MD?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strong wind, winter weather, drought, heat wave.
Is Ellicott City, MD in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Ellicott City, MD. 67 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Ellicott City, 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 Ellicott City, MD?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Ellicott City, MD?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Ellicott City, MD?
13 schools (6 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Ellicott City, MD walkable?
Walkability index: 8.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Ellicott City, MD?
Good. Median AQI: 33. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Ellicott City, MD?
Regional Price Parity: 105.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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