Catonsville, MD 21228 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Catonsville, MD—21228

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$414,000

1.5% YoY Growth

Household Income

$108,000

27.8% YoY Growth

Days on Market

77.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

0.4%

Median Rent

$2,100

8.9% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,400

6.3% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$2,000

9.4% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$2,460

0.8% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Catonsville, MD

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Catonsville, MD is $414,000, with a year-over-year change of 1.5%. This indicates that home prices in Catonsville, MD are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.4%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$414,000	1.5%
Single Family	$418,000	1.2%
Condos	$277,000	0.0%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Catonsville, MD

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Catonsville, MD is $2,080, with a year-over-year rent change of 8.9%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Catonsville, MD is studios: $1,120, 1-bedrooms: $1,520, 2-bedrooms: $1,980, 3-bedrooms: $2,490, 4-bedrooms: $2,790. The most common rental property sizes in Catonsville, MD are 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 42.7% and 35.4% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,100	$2,080
Studio Rent	$1,120	$1,120
1 Bed Rent	$1,400	$1,520
2 Bed Rent	$2,000	$1,980
3 Bed Rent	$2,460	$2,490
4 Bed Rent	$2,900	$2,790

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

6.5%

1 Bedroom

42.7%

2 Bedrooms

35.4%

3 Bedrooms

11.0%

4 Bedrooms

4.0%

5+ Bedrooms

0.5%

Property Listings — Catonsville, MD

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Catonsville, MD is 37. This is a increase of 50.0% 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 29.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$399,000	3.0%
Listing Count	92	49.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.3%	49.0%
Days on Market	46	77.0%

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Demographics — Catonsville, MD

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Catonsville, MD has a population of 49,400, which has increased by 2.7% over the past 5 years. Catonsville, MD is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 20.9% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 49.8% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 18.9% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	49,400	2.7%
% Under 18	20.9%	10.6%
% Seniors	23.2%	20.8%
% WFH	18.9%	278.0%
% w/ College Degree	49.8%	6.2%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Catonsville, MD is a predominantly white area, with 54.9% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 10.6% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Catonsville, MD is black, making up 18.6% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 16.5% of the population in Catonsville, MD, and this percentage has increased by 21.3% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	54.9%	-10.6%
% Black	18.6%	-7.5%
% Hispanic	7.4%	34.5%
% Asian	13.7%	28.0%
% Foreign Born	16.5%	21.3%

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Mortgage and Risk — Catonsville, MD

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 712 mortgage originations in Catonsville, MD, of which 86.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 62.0%, with 31.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Catonsville, MD. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 13.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	712
% Conventional Loans	86.0%
% Government Loans	14.0%
% Investor Loans	2.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	13.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Catonsville, MD

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Catonsville, MD under the Section 8 program is 6.8%. 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 units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Catonsville, MD, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	462
Total Units Section 8	404
% Rentals under Section 8	6.8%
% Occupied Section 8	90.8%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$130	$1,400	$1,530
2 Bedroom	-$130	$2,000	$1,870
3 Bedroom	-$50	$2,460	$2,410
4 Bedroom	-$210	$2,900	$2,690

Catonsville, MD—21228

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Catonsville, MD

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Catonsville, MD

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Catonsville, MD

Demographics — Catonsville, MD

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Catonsville, MD

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Catonsville, MD

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Catonsville, MD

Home Price to Income Ratio

Catonsville, MD — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.5
Median Home Price	$414,000
Median Household Income	$108,000

Catonsville, MD—21228

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Catonsville, MD

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Catonsville, MD

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Catonsville, MD

Demographics — Catonsville, MD

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Catonsville, MD

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Catonsville, MD

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Catonsville, MD

Home Price to Income Ratio

Catonsville, MD — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Knollview

Ellicott City, MD

Edmondson Village, Baltimore, MD

Powhatan Hill, MD

Elkridge, MD

Frequently Asked Questions

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