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MD area data

Rockville, MD

Aggregated across 4 ZIP codes in Rockville.

Population: 145,330 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Rockville, MD is $592,599 — down 0.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $655,500 after a median 41 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,697/month. 30 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winter weather, hail, heat wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$592,599

Typical home value

-0.7%

1-year change

41

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$592,599
1-year appreciation
-0.7%
3-year appreciation
+5.3%
5-year appreciation
+10.4%
10-year appreciation
+37.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2025)
$602,554
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
$655,500
Median list price
$602,635
Median price per sqft
$339
1-year sale-price change
+8.6%
Median days on market
41 days
Homes sold (recent period)
415
For-sale inventory
419
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
366
1-year forecast
+0.7%
Days to pending
36 days
New listings (monthly)
144

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,697/mo
1-year rent change
+1.4%
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)

Schools

Total schools
30
Elementary schools
17
Middle schools
5
High schools
6
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.0 : 1
Schools include
Carl Sandburg Center, College Gardens Elementary, Fallsmead Elementary, Julius West Middle, Lakewood Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winter weather, hail, heat wave, inland flooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
winter weather: Very High · hail: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
70
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 11% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
45.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (USDA) (12.3 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
56.5°F
Average high
65.5°F
Average low
47.5°F
Annual precipitation
45.6 in
Annual snowfall
2.4 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)
39
Days with Good air quality
299
Days with Moderate air quality
61
Highest AQI recorded (year)
90

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
335
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
196,617
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
149,104

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
59
Nearest national park
Glen Echo Park (6 mi)
National parks include
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Great Falls Park, Glen Echo Park
Airports within 30 mi
30
Nearest airport
Montgomery County Airpark (GAI) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) (15 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
51
Hospitals include
ADVENTIST HEALTHCARE SHADY GROVE MEDICAL CENTER, GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV HOSPITAL, HOWARD UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL CORP
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.3 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
8
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)
-6,292 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1976
Housing built before 1970
47.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.2%
Median annual property tax
$5,756
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
87.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
364,761
Average weekly wage
$1,761
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,411

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

How it compares

RockvilleState medianUS median
Typical home value$592,599$446,567$288,527
Median sale price$655,500$450,000$325,000
Median days on market41 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$2,697/mo$1,998/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$5,756$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 Rockville, MD?
$592,599.
What is the median sale price in Rockville, MD?
$655,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Rockville, MD?
Median days on market: 41 days.
What is typical rent in Rockville, MD?
Typical rent: $2,697/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Rockville, MD?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winter weather, hail, heat wave, inland flooding, lightning.
Is Rockville, MD in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 70 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 Rockville, 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 Rockville, MD?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Rockville, MD?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Rockville, MD?
30 schools (17 elementary, 5 middle, 6 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Rockville, MD walkable?
Walkability index: 14.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Rockville, MD?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Rockville, MD?
Regional Price Parity: 105.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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