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Issue, MD

Issue, MD.

Population: 814 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Issue, MD is $516,618 — down 0.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $473,500 after a median 46 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, heat wave, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$516,618

Typical home value

-0.2%

1-year change

46

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$516,618
1-year appreciation
-0.2%
3-year appreciation
+2.5%
5-year appreciation
+11.2%
10-year appreciation
+46.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2007)
$535,682
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
$473,500
Median list price
$469,450
Median price per sqft
$184
1-year sale-price change
-10.6%
Median days on market
46 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
26
Sale-to-list ratio
95.3%
Active listings
21
1-year forecast
+0.9%
New listings (monthly)
5

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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, heat wave, lightning, strong wind, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
16
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 31% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
64.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Naval Surface Warfare - Dahlgren (6.7 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
58.0°F
Average high
69.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.2 in
Annual snowfall
11.5 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)
38
Days with Good air quality
218
Days with Moderate air quality
18
Highest AQI recorded (year)
97

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
438
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,286

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
53
Nearest national park
George Washington Birthplace National Monument (7 mi)
National parks include
George Washington Birthplace National Monument, Thomas Stone National Historic Site, Piscataway Park
Airports within 30 mi
42
Nearest airport
Squier Landing Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Quantico Marine Corps Airfield / Turner Field (NYG) (26 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
23
Hospitals include
UNITED MEDICAL CENTER, ST ELIZABETHS HOSPITAL, UNIVERSITY OF MD CAPITAL REGION MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 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)
+324 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1996
Housing built before 1970
0.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
31.2%
Median annual property tax
$5,684
Households with broadband internet
82.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
31,723
Average weekly wage
$1,037
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
935

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

How it compares

IssueState medianUS median
Typical home value$516,618$446,567$288,527
Median sale price$473,500$450,000$325,000
Median days on market46 days40 days51 days
Median annual property tax$5,684$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 Issue, MD?
$516,618.
What is the median sale price in Issue, MD?
$473,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Issue, MD?
Median days on market: 46 days.
What is typical rent in Issue, 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 Issue, MD?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, heat wave, lightning, strong wind, winter weather.
Is Issue, MD in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Issue, MD. 16 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 Issue, MD?
Risk to homes is higher than 31% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Issue, MD?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Issue, MD?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Issue, MD walkable?
Walkability index: 3.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Issue, MD?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Issue, MD?
Regional Price Parity: 105.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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