Chester, MD 21619 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Chester, MD—21619

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$535,000

0.0% YoY Growth

Household Income

$100,000

13.5% YoY Growth

Days on Market

15.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

-1.2%

Median Rent

$2,700

13.5% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,200

20.2% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$2,100

15.0% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$3,200

11.9% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Chester, MD

As of May '26, the median home price in Chester, MD is $535,000, with a year-over-year change of 0.0%. This indicates that home prices in Chester, MD are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -1.2%, suggesting a decrease housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$535,000	0.0%
Single Family	$535,000	-0.2%
Condos	$534,000	0.9%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Chester, MD

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Chester, MD is $2,690, with a year-over-year rent change of 13.5%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Chester, MD is 1-bedrooms: $1,340, 2-bedrooms: $2,600, 3-bedrooms: $3,300, 4-bedrooms: $3,450. The most common rental property sizes in Chester, MD are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 41.4% and 34.1% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,700	$2,690
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$1,200	$1,340
2 Bed Rent	$2,100	$2,600
3 Bed Rent	$3,200	$3,300
4 Bed Rent	$2,400	$3,450

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

5.3%

1 Bedroom

12.7%

2 Bedrooms

41.4%

3 Bedrooms

34.1%

4 Bedrooms

6.5%

Property Listings — Chester, MD

As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Chester, MD is 50. 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 21.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$635,000	9.0%
Listing Count	97	9.0%
Listings as % of Homes	1.4%	9.0%
Days on Market	50	15.0%

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Demographics — Chester, MD

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Chester, MD has a population of 5,900, which has remained stable by 0.2% over the past 5 years. Chester, MD is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 19.2% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 36.5% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 10.7% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	5,900	0.2%
% Under 18	19.2%	15.7%
% Seniors	21.4%	-6.6%
% WFH	10.7%	52.9%
% w/ College Degree	36.5%	6.4%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Chester, MD is a predominantly white area, with 81.3% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 10.5% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Chester, MD is black, making up 7.9% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 8.1% of the population in Chester, MD, and this percentage has increased by 88.4% 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	81.3%	-10.5%
% Black	7.9%	139.4%
% Hispanic	4.7%	62.1%
% Asian	1.3%	85.7%
% Foreign Born	8.1%	88.4%

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Mortgage and Risk — Chester, MD

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 103 mortgage originations in Chester, MD, of which 68.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 62.0%, with 28.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Chester, MD. Investor activity is low, as 4.0% of loans were by investors. 6.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	103
% Conventional Loans	68.0%
% Government Loans	32.0%
% Investor Loans	4.0%
% Second Loans	2.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	6.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Chester, MD

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Chester, MD under the Section 8 program is 3.3%. 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 2-bedroom and 4-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Chester, MD, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 3-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	24
Total Units Section 8	24
% Rentals under Section 8	3.3%
% Occupied Section 8	91.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$770	$1,200	$1,970
2 Bedroom	$310	$2,100	$2,410
3 Bedroom	-$100	$3,200	$3,100
4 Bedroom	$1,070	$2,400	$3,470

Chester, MD—21619

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Chester, MD

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Chester, MD

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Chester, MD

Demographics — Chester, MD

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Chester, MD

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Chester, MD

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Chester, MD

Home Price to Income Ratio

Chester, MD — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	4.9
Median Home Price	$535,000
Median Household Income	$100,000

Chester, MD—21619

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Chester, MD

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Chester, MD

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Chester, MD

Demographics — Chester, MD

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Chester, MD

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Chester, MD

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Chester, MD

Home Price to Income Ratio

Chester, MD — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Stevensville, MD

Grasonville, MD

Saint Michaels, MD

Queenstown, MD

McDaniel, MD

Frequently Asked Questions

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