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Middle East, Baltimore, MD—21205

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$105,000
6.0% YoY Growth
Household Income
$38,700
26.1% YoY Growth
Days on Market
71
37.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
-1.3%
Median Rent
$1,700
3.0% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$850
23.3% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$1,480
2.6% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$1,800
5.5% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Middle East, Baltimore, MD

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Middle East, Baltimore, MD is $105,000, with a year-over-year change of -6.0%. This indicates that home prices in Middle East, Baltimore, MD are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -1.3%, suggesting a decrease housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$105,000-6.0%
Single Family $104,000-6.3%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
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  • Rentals and Section 8
    • N/A
    N/A
    2 Bed
    		$106,000-5.4%
    3 Bed
    		$119,000-5.6%
    4 Bed
    		N/AN/A
    5 Bed N/AN/A
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    1.5%
    1 Bedroom
    13.0%
    2 Bedrooms
    35.4%
    3 Bedrooms
    43.2%
    4 Bedrooms
    4.5%
    5+ Bedrooms
    2.5%

    Rental Trends — Middle East, Baltimore, MD

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Middle East, Baltimore, MD is $1,730, with a year-over-year rent change of 3.0%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Middle East, Baltimore, MD is studios: $640, 1-bedrooms: $1,020, 2-bedrooms: $1,520, 3-bedrooms: $1,910, 4-bedrooms: $2,360. The most common rental property sizes in Middle East, Baltimore, MD are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 41.4% and 27.0% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,700$1,730
    Studio Rent $640$640
    1 Bed Rent $850$1,020
    2 Bed Rent $1,480$1,520
    3 Bed Rent $1,800$1,910
    4 Bed Rent $2,000$2,360
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    2.7%
    1 Bedroom
    22.7%
    2 Bedrooms
    41.4%
    3 Bedrooms
    27.0%
    4 Bedrooms
    4.2%
    5+ Bedrooms
    2.0%

    Property Listings — Middle East, Baltimore, MD

    As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Middle East, Baltimore, MD is 80. This is a increase of 15.0% 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 16.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$171,000-17.0%
    Listing Count
    		11116.0%
    Listings as % of Homes1.8%16.0%
    Days on Market
    		7137.0%
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    Demographics — Middle East, Baltimore, MD

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Middle East, Baltimore, MD has a population of 13,700, which has decreased by -6.3% over the past 5 years. Middle East, Baltimore, MD is a popular place for families, as children make up 26.6% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 16.3% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 11.5% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		13,700-6.3%
    % Under 18
    		26.6%-12.2%
    % Seniors
    		15.4%45.3%
    % WFH
    		11.5%248.5%
    % w/ College Degree
    		16.3%45.5%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Middle East, Baltimore, MD is a predominantly black area, with 61.9% of the population identifying as black. The black population has shrunk by 6.4% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Middle East, Baltimore, MD is hispanic, making up 15.7% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 16.5% of the population in Middle East, Baltimore, MD, and this percentage has increased by 73.7% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		14.3%-16.9%
    % Black
    		61.9%-6.4%
    % Hispanic
    		15.7%0.6%
    % Asian
    		2.6%62.5%
    % Foreign Born
    		16.5%73.7%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Middle East, Baltimore, MD

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 129 mortgage originations in Middle East, Baltimore, MD, of which 60.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 84.0%, with 63.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Middle East, Baltimore, MD. Investor activity is low, as 10.0% of loans were by investors. 10.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		129
    % Conventional Loans
    		60.0%
    % Government Loans
    		40.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		10.0%
    % Second Loans
    		1.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		10.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Middle East, Baltimore, MD

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Middle East, Baltimore, MD under the Section 8 program is 33.5%. This is considered high, suggesting that the neighborhood is heavily composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Middle East, Baltimore, MD, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		1,103
    Total Units Section 8
    		1,079
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		33.5%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		89.2%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$580$850$1,430
    2 Bedroom$270$1,480$1,750
    3 Bedroom$470$1,800$2,270
    4 Bedroom$570$2,000$2,570

    Affordability — Middle East, Baltimore, MD

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio3.2
    Median Home Price$105,000
    Median Household Income$38,700

    Middle East, Baltimore, MD — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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