Elkton, MD 21921 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Elkton, MD—21921

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$364,000

2.5% YoY Growth

Household Income

$84,600

22.7% YoY Growth

Days on Market

0.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

1.6%

Median Rent

$1,800

12.5% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,700

24.4% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,500

5.3% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$2,080

17.6% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Elkton, MD

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Elkton, MD is $364,000, with a year-over-year change of 2.5%. This indicates that home prices in Elkton, MD are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.6%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$364,000	2.5%
Single Family	$364,000	2.0%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Elkton, MD

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Elkton, MD is $1,890, with a year-over-year rent change of 12.5%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Elkton, MD is 1-bedrooms: $1,580, 2-bedrooms: $1,590, 3-bedrooms: $2,070, 4-bedrooms: $2,690. The most common rental property sizes in Elkton, MD are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 44.9% and 31.5% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,800	$1,890
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$1,700	$1,580
2 Bed Rent	$1,500	$1,590
3 Bed Rent	$2,080	$2,070
4 Bed Rent	$2,450	$2,690

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

4.1%

1 Bedroom

14.6%

2 Bedrooms

44.9%

3 Bedrooms

31.5%

4 Bedrooms

3.2%

5+ Bedrooms

1.7%

Property Listings — Elkton, MD

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Elkton, MD is 29. This is a increase of 10.0% 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 20.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$404,000	-3.0%
Listing Count	84	-4.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.4%	-4.0%
Days on Market	44	0.0%

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Demographics — Elkton, MD

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Elkton, MD has a population of 45,700, which has increased by 1.8% over the past 5 years. Elkton, MD is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 23.0% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 27.9% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 8.8% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	45,700	1.8%
% Under 18	23.0%	-0.4%
% Seniors	16.1%	25.8%
% WFH	8.8%	69.2%
% w/ College Degree	27.9%	17.2%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Elkton, MD is a predominantly white area, with 75.8% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 5.5% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Elkton, MD is black, making up 9.8% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 4.8% of the population in Elkton, MD, and this percentage has increased by 9.1% 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	75.8%	-5.5%
% Black	9.8%	-3.9%
% Hispanic	6.4%	14.3%
% Asian	1.7%	-10.5%
% Foreign Born	4.8%	9.1%

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Mortgage and Risk — Elkton, MD

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 716 mortgage originations in Elkton, MD, of which 77.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 61.0%, with 30.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Elkton, MD. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 19.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	716
% Conventional Loans	77.0%
% Government Loans	23.0%
% Investor Loans	2.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	19.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Elkton, MD

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Elkton, MD under the Section 8 program is 9.4%. 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. 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Elkton, MD, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 1-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	566
Total Units Section 8	544
% Rentals under Section 8	9.4%
% Occupied Section 8	87.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$160	$1,700	$1,540
2 Bedroom	$330	$1,500	$1,830
3 Bedroom	$120	$2,080	$2,200
4 Bedroom	$60	$2,450	$2,510

Elkton, MD—21921

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Elkton, MD

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Elkton, MD

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Elkton, MD

Demographics — Elkton, MD

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Elkton, MD

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Elkton, MD

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Elkton, MD

Home Price to Income Ratio

Elkton, MD — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Elk Mills

North East, MD

Newark, DE

Chesapeake City, MD

Newark, DE

Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.8
Median Home Price	$364,000
Median Household Income	$84,600

Elkton, MD—21921

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Elkton, MD

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Elkton, MD

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Elkton, MD

Demographics — Elkton, MD

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Elkton, MD

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Elkton, MD

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Elkton, MD

Home Price to Income Ratio

Elkton, MD — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Elk Mills

North East, MD

Newark, DE

Chesapeake City, MD

Newark, DE

Frequently Asked Questions

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