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Point of Rocks, MD

Point of Rocks, MD.

Population: 2,462 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Point of Rocks, MD is $518,439 — up 0.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $644,000 after a median 62 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, winter weather, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$518,439

Typical home value

+0.1%

1-year change

62

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$518,439
1-year appreciation
+0.1%
3-year appreciation
+5.4%
5-year appreciation
+17.1%
10-year appreciation
+54.9%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2025)
$521,159
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
$644,000
Median list price
$450,000
Median price per sqft
$216
1-year sale-price change
+22.7%
Median days on market
62 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
3
Sale-to-list ratio
99.5%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+0.7%
New listings (monthly)
2

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)
lightning, winter weather, drought, hail, heat wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
60
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 27% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
58.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Fort Detrick Area B Ground Water (11.9 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
55.0°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.1 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)
41
Days with Good air quality
203
Days with Moderate air quality
34
Highest AQI recorded (year)
93

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
26,441
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
29,241

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
59
Nearest national park
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (8 mi)
National parks include
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, Monocacy National Battlefield, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
35
Nearest airport
Lovettsville Airfield (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) (23 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
48
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)
+1,322 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1999
Housing built before 1970
7.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
48.2%
Median annual property tax
$4,337
Households with broadband internet
96.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
88,675
Average weekly wage
$1,308
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,168

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

How it compares

Point of RocksState medianUS median
Typical home value$518,439$446,567$288,527
Median sale price$644,000$450,000$325,000
Median days on market62 days40 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,337$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 Point of Rocks, MD?
$518,439.
What is the median sale price in Point of Rocks, MD?
$644,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Point of Rocks, MD?
Median days on market: 62 days.
What is typical rent in Point of Rocks, 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 Point of Rocks, MD?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, winter weather, drought, hail, heat wave.
Is Point of Rocks, MD in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Point of Rocks, MD. 60 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 Point of Rocks, MD?
Risk to homes is higher than 27% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Point of Rocks, MD?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Point of Rocks, MD?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Point of Rocks, MD walkable?
Walkability index: 4.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Point of Rocks, MD?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Point of Rocks, MD?
Regional Price Parity: 105.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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