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Trappe, MD

Trappe, MD.

Population: 2,843 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Trappe, MD is $414,621 — down 2.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $403,540 after a median 67 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,600/month. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with coastal flooding, drought, heat wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$414,621

Typical home value

-2.9%

1-year change

67

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$414,621
1-year appreciation
-2.9%
3-year appreciation
+1.6%
5-year appreciation
+7.8%
10-year appreciation
+49.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Feb 2025)
$438,480
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
$403,540
Median list price
$557,495
Median price per sqft
$205
1-year sale-price change
-13.2%
Median days on market
67 days
Homes sold (recent period)
23
For-sale inventory
18
Sale-to-list ratio
96.6%
Active listings
17
1-year forecast
+1.6%
New listings (monthly)
4

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,600/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,081/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,260/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,421/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,968/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,375/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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.7 : 1
Schools include
White Marsh Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
coastal flooding, drought, heat wave, hurricane, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · coastal flooding: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
39
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 44% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
57.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Blades Groundwater (23.4 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
47.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,541
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,686

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
45
Nearest national park
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park (14 mi)
National parks include
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park, Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail, Chesapeake Bay
Airports within 30 mi
35
Nearest airport
Cambridge Dorchester Airport (CGE) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Patuxent River Naval Air Station (Trapnell Field) (NHK) (32 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
14
Hospitals include
BAYHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER, KENT CAMPUS, DOVER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM, TIDALHEALTH NANTICOKE, INC.
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 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)
+107 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1982
Housing built before 1970
27.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.7%
Median annual property tax
$1,946
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
52.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
16,337
Average weekly wage
$1,110
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
198

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

How it compares

TrappeState medianUS median
Typical home value$414,621$446,567$288,527
Median sale price$403,540$450,000$325,000
Median days on market67 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$2,600/mo$1,998/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,946$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 Trappe, MD?
$414,621.
What is the median sale price in Trappe, MD?
$403,540.
How long do homes take to sell in Trappe, MD?
Median days on market: 67 days.
What is typical rent in Trappe, MD?
Typical rent: $2,600/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Trappe, MD?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastal flooding, drought, heat wave, hurricane, lightning.
Is Trappe, MD in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Trappe, MD. 39 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 Trappe, MD?
Risk to homes is higher than 44% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Trappe, MD?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Trappe, MD?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Trappe, MD?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Trappe, MD walkable?
Walkability index: 6.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Trappe, MD?
Regional Price Parity: 105.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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