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Burtonsville, MD—20866

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$459,000
0.2% YoY Growth
Household Income
$135,000
37.2% YoY Growth
Days on Market
40
42.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
0.1%
Median Rent
$2,750
14.9% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,400
16.9% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$2,700
15.1% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$2,700
1.5% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Burtonsville, MD

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Burtonsville, MD is $459,000, with a year-over-year change of -0.2%. This indicates that home prices in Burtonsville, MD are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.1%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$459,000-0.2%
Single Family $479,000-0.6%
Condos $358,000-1.1%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
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    2 Bed
    		$379,0000.0%
    3 Bed
    		$423,000-0.7%
    4 Bed
    		$609,000-0.8%
    5 Bed $805,426-0.7%
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    % of Housing Stock

    1 Bedroom
    2.1%
    2 Bedrooms
    18.8%
    3 Bedrooms
    40.2%
    4 Bedrooms
    27.1%
    5+ Bedrooms
    11.9%

    Rental Trends — Burtonsville, MD

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Burtonsville, MD is $2,770, with a year-over-year rent change of 14.9%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Burtonsville, MD is 1-bedrooms: $1,520, 2-bedrooms: $2,510, 3-bedrooms: $2,790, 4-bedrooms: $3,150. The most common rental property sizes in Burtonsville, MD are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 39.4% and 38.7% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$2,750$2,770
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent $1,400$1,520
    2 Bed Rent $2,700$2,510
    3 Bed Rent $2,700$2,790
    4 Bed Rent $3,300$3,150
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    % of Rental Stock

    1 Bedroom
    9.7%
    2 Bedrooms
    39.4%
    3 Bedrooms
    38.7%
    4 Bedrooms
    8.6%
    5+ Bedrooms
    3.7%

    Property Listings — Burtonsville, MD

    As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Burtonsville, MD is 30. This is a increase of 49.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 13.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$459,0003.0%
    Listing Count
    		2431.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.3%31.0%
    Days on Market
    		4042.0%
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    Demographics — Burtonsville, MD

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Burtonsville, MD has a population of 16,500, which has increased by 2.0% over the past 5 years. Burtonsville, MD is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 22.9% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 43.5% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 16.9% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		16,5002.0%
    % Under 18
    		22.9%-8.8%
    % Seniors
    		13.7%45.7%
    % WFH
    		16.9%344.7%
    % w/ College Degree
    		43.5%-9.6%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Burtonsville, MD is a predominantly black area, with 45.0% of the population identifying as black. The black population has shrunk by 8.4% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Burtonsville, MD is asian, making up 17.1% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 35.5% of the population in Burtonsville, MD, and this percentage has decreased by 6.1% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		17.0%-17.5%
    % Black
    		45.0%-8.4%
    % Hispanic
    		15.5%38.4%
    % Asian
    		17.1%0.6%
    % Foreign Born
    		35.5%-6.1%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Burtonsville, MD

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 64 mortgage originations in Burtonsville, MD, of which 78.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 59.0%, with 28.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Burtonsville, MD. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 16.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		64
    % Conventional Loans
    		78.0%
    % Government Loans
    		22.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		2.0%
    % Second Loans
    		0.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		16.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Burtonsville, MD

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Burtonsville, MD under the Section 8 program is 14.6%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom and 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Burtonsville, MD, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 2-bedroom units do not.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		153
    Total Units Section 8
    		153
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		14.6%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		96.0%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$840$1,400$2,240
    2 Bedroom-$180$2,700$2,520
    3 Bedroom$450$2,700$3,150
    4 Bedroom$420$3,300$3,720

    Affordability — Burtonsville, MD

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio3.2
    Median Home Price$459,000
    Median Household Income$135,000

    Burtonsville, MD — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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