Sykesville, MD 21784 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Sykesville, MD—21784

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$546,000

1.9% YoY Growth

Household Income

$141,000

28.7% YoY Growth

Days on Market

1.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

0.5%

Median Rent

$2,250

6.9% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,630

3.5% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$2,000

2.0% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$2,750

6.7% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Sykesville, MD

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Sykesville, MD is $546,000, with a year-over-year change of 1.9%. This indicates that home prices in Sykesville, MD are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.5%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$546,000	1.9%
Single Family	$558,000	1.6%
Condos	$305,000	-2.2%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Sykesville, MD

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Sykesville, MD is $2,440, with a year-over-year rent change of -6.9%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Sykesville, MD is 1-bedrooms: $1,640, 2-bedrooms: $2,000, 3-bedrooms: $2,690, 4-bedrooms: $3,030. The most common rental property sizes in Sykesville, MD are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 40.8% and 35.1% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,250	$2,440
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$1,630	$1,640
2 Bed Rent	$2,000	$2,000
3 Bed Rent	$2,750	$2,690
4 Bed Rent	$2,850	$3,030

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

0.8%

1 Bedroom

18.0%

2 Bedrooms

40.8%

3 Bedrooms

35.1%

4 Bedrooms

4.7%

5+ Bedrooms

0.6%

Property Listings — Sykesville, MD

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Sykesville, MD is 43. This is a increase of 1.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market about the same amount of time than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 14.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$556,000	1.0%
Listing Count	98	53.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.5%	53.0%
Days on Market	42	1.0%

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Demographics — Sykesville, MD

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Sykesville, MD has a population of 37,800, which has decreased by -1.5% over the past 5 years. Sykesville, MD is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 24.2% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 53.2% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 20.2% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	37,800	-1.5%
% Under 18	24.2%	6.6%
% Seniors	15.3%	3.4%
% WFH	20.2%	267.3%
% w/ College Degree	53.2%	17.7%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Sykesville, MD is a predominantly white area, with 79.8% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 9.4% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Sykesville, MD is black, making up 6.0% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 6.2% of the population in Sykesville, MD, and this percentage has increased by 47.6% 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	79.8%	-9.4%
% Black	6.0%	76.5%
% Hispanic	5.8%	65.7%
% Asian	4.1%	46.4%
% Foreign Born	6.2%	47.6%

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Mortgage and Risk — Sykesville, MD

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 741 mortgage originations in Sykesville, MD, of which 87.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 56.0%, with 23.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Sykesville, MD. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 12.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	741
% Conventional Loans	87.0%
% Government Loans	13.0%
% Investor Loans	1.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	12.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Sykesville, MD

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

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	133
Total Units Section 8	113
% Rentals under Section 8	6.8%
% Occupied Section 8	79.9%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$60	$1,630	$1,690
2 Bedroom	$70	$2,000	$2,070
3 Bedroom	-$90	$2,750	$2,660
4 Bedroom	$130	$2,850	$2,980

Sykesville, MD—21784

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Sykesville, MD

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Sykesville, MD

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Sykesville, MD

Demographics — Sykesville, MD

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Sykesville, MD

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Sykesville, MD

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Sykesville, MD

Home Price to Income Ratio

Sykesville, MD — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.6
Median Home Price	$546,000
Median Household Income	$141,000

Sykesville, MD—21784

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Sykesville, MD

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Sykesville, MD

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Sykesville, MD

Demographics — Sykesville, MD

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Sykesville, MD

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Sykesville, MD

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Sykesville, MD

Home Price to Income Ratio

Sykesville, MD — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Marriottsville, MD

Cooksville, MD

West Friendship, MD

Finksburg, MD

Woodbine, MD

Frequently Asked Questions

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