Dames Quarter, MD 21821 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Dames Quarter, MD—21821

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$199,000

3.6% YoY Growth

Household Income

$51,500

19.2% YoY Growth

Days on Market

16.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

1.1%

Median Rent

N/A

1-Bed Rent

N/A

2-Bed Rent

N/A

3-Bed Rent

N/A

Home Price Trends — Dames Quarter, MD

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Dames Quarter, MD is $199,000, with a year-over-year change of 3.6%. This indicates that home prices in Dames Quarter, MD are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.1%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$199,000	3.6%
Single Family	$200,000	3.1%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Dames Quarter, MD

Dames Quarter, MD lacks sufficient rental market data for analysis.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	N/A	N/A
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
2 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
3 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

2 Bedrooms

74.3%

3 Bedrooms

25.7%

Property Listings — Dames Quarter, MD

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Dames Quarter, MD is 92. 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 27.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$260,000	-9.0%
Listing Count	15	12.0%
Listings as % of Homes	1.3%	12.0%
Days on Market	88	-16.0%

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Demographics — Dames Quarter, MD

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Dames Quarter, MD has a population of 736, which has decreased by -20.3% over the past 5 years. Dames Quarter, MD is a less popular place for families, as children make up 10.6% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 8.4% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 8.0% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	736	-20.3%
% Under 18	10.6%	-20.3%
% Seniors	30.4%	-14.1%
% WFH	8.0%	12.7%
% w/ College Degree	8.4%	-59.0%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Dames Quarter, MD is a predominantly white area, with 90.9% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 12.9% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Dames Quarter, MD is hispanic, making up 4.5% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 6.0% of the population in Dames Quarter, MD, and this percentage has increased by 172.7% 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	90.9%	12.9%
% Black	4.3%	-70.5%
% Hispanic	4.5%	95.7%
% Asian	0.0%	N/A
% Foreign Born	6.0%	172.7%

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Mortgage and Risk — Dames Quarter, MD

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 28 mortgage originations in Dames Quarter, MD, of which 71.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 60.0%, with 25.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Dames Quarter, MD. Investor activity is low, as 0.0% of loans were by investors. 4.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	28
% Conventional Loans	71.0%
% Government Loans	29.0%
% Investor Loans	0.0%
% Second Loans	18.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	4.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Dames Quarter, MD

Dames Quarter, MD lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	N/A
Total Units Section 8	N/A
% Rentals under Section 8	N/A
% Occupied Section 8	N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,150
2 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,510
3 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,950
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$2,040

Dames Quarter, MD—21821

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Dames Quarter, MD

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Dames Quarter, MD

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Dames Quarter, MD

Demographics — Dames Quarter, MD

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Dames Quarter, MD

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Dames Quarter, MD

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Dames Quarter, MD

Home Price to Income Ratio

Dames Quarter, MD — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Nanticoke, MD

Bivalve, MD

Tyaskin, MD

Westover, MD

Toddville, MD

Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.5
Median Home Price	$199,000
Median Household Income	$51,500

Dames Quarter, MD—21821

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Dames Quarter, MD

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Dames Quarter, MD

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Dames Quarter, MD

Demographics — Dames Quarter, MD

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Dames Quarter, MD

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Dames Quarter, MD

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Dames Quarter, MD

Home Price to Income Ratio

Dames Quarter, MD — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Nanticoke, MD

Bivalve, MD

Tyaskin, MD

Westover, MD

Toddville, MD

Frequently Asked Questions

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