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Rawlings, MD

Rawlings, MD.

Population: 1,481 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Rawlings, MD is $186,749 — up 7.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $345,000 after a median 140 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with inland flooding, landslide, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$186,749

Typical home value

+7.3%

1-year change

140

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$186,749
1-year appreciation
+7.3%
3-year appreciation
+23.9%
5-year appreciation
+36.3%
10-year appreciation
+87.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$186,749
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
$345,000
Median list price
$192,450
Median price per sqft
$148
1-year sale-price change
+55.1%
Median days on market
140 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
6
Sale-to-list ratio
95.5%
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
+3.6%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$862/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$888/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,014/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,383/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,468/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)
inland flooding, landslide, strong wind, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
landslide: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
2
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 42% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
52.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Allegany Ballistics Laboratory (USNAVY) (4.6 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
53.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.2 in
Annual snowfall
29.1 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,809
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,451

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Flight 93 National Memorial (36 mi)
National parks include
Flight 93 National Memorial, Fort Necessity National Battlefield, Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Gerstell Farms Airport (4 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
10
Hospitals include
GARRETT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, WESTERN MARYLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, THOMAS B FINAN CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 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)
+39 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1964
Housing built before 1970
61.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,376
Households with broadband internet
45.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
20,597
Average weekly wage
$944
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
35

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

How it compares

RawlingsState medianUS median
Typical home value$186,749$446,567$288,527
Median sale price$345,000$450,000$325,000
Median days on market140 days40 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,376$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 Rawlings, MD?
$186,749.
What is the median sale price in Rawlings, MD?
$345,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Rawlings, MD?
Median days on market: 140 days.
What is typical rent in Rawlings, MD?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,014/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Rawlings, MD?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inland flooding, landslide, strong wind, winter weather.
Is Rawlings, MD in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Rawlings, MD. 2 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 Rawlings, MD?
Risk to homes is higher than 42% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Rawlings, MD?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Rawlings, MD?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Allegany Ballistics Laboratory (USNAVY), 4.6 mi.
Is Rawlings, MD walkable?
Walkability index: 3.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Rawlings, MD?
Regional Price Parity: 105.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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