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Mount Rainier, MD—20712

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$441,000
2.8% YoY Growth
Household Income
$68,500
25.0% YoY Growth
Days on Market
83
10.0% Shorter YoY
Home Price Forecast
-0.8%
Median Rent
$1,600
52.0% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,600
25.2% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$1,500
6.0% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$2,950
10.8% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Mount Rainier, MD

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Mount Rainier, MD is $441,000, with a year-over-year change of -2.8%. This indicates that home prices in Mount Rainier, MD are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -0.8%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$441,000-2.8%
Single Family $441,000-3.3%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
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  • Rentals and Section 8
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    N/A
    2 Bed
    		N/AN/A
    3 Bed
    		$459,000-4.4%
    4 Bed
    		$513,000-3.8%
    5 Bed N/AN/A
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    10.4%
    1 Bedroom
    28.9%
    2 Bedrooms
    35.4%
    3 Bedrooms
    13.9%
    4 Bedrooms
    10.3%
    5+ Bedrooms
    1.3%

    Rental Trends — Mount Rainier, MD

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Mount Rainier, MD is $2,280, with a year-over-year rent change of 52.0%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Mount Rainier, MD is studios: $1,020, 1-bedrooms: $1,590, 2-bedrooms: $1,410, 3-bedrooms: $3,080, 4-bedrooms: $3,250. The most common rental property sizes in Mount Rainier, MD are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 40.0% and 37.3% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,600$2,280
    Studio Rent $1,020$1,020
    1 Bed Rent $1,600$1,590
    2 Bed Rent $1,500$1,410
    3 Bed Rent $2,950$3,080
    4 Bed Rent $3,250$3,250
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    14.1%
    1 Bedroom
    37.3%
    2 Bedrooms
    40.0%
    3 Bedrooms
    8.1%
    4 Bedrooms
    0.6%

    Property Listings — Mount Rainier, MD

    As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Mount Rainier, MD is 70. This is a increase of 5.0% 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.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$561,00010.0%
    Listing Count
    		1729.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.2%29.0%
    Days on Market
    		83-10.0%
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    Demographics — Mount Rainier, MD

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Mount Rainier, MD has a population of 9,180, which has decreased by -3.3% over the past 5 years. Mount Rainier, MD is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 24.5% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 33.5% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 15.6% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		9,180-3.3%
    % Under 18
    		24.5%10.9%
    % Seniors
    		12.5%48.8%
    % WFH
    		15.6%680.0%
    % w/ College Degree
    		33.5%32.9%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Mount Rainier, MD is a predominantly black area, with 47.2% of the population identifying as black. The black population has grown by 14.8% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Mount Rainier, MD is hispanic, making up 36.9% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 33.8% of the population in Mount Rainier, MD, and this percentage has increased by 3.7% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		15.0%-5.1%
    % Black
    		47.2%14.8%
    % Hispanic
    		36.9%-4.9%
    % Asian
    		1.1%-38.9%
    % Foreign Born
    		33.8%3.7%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Mount Rainier, MD

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 57 mortgage originations in Mount Rainier, MD, of which 88.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 67.0%, with 30.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Mount Rainier, MD. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 11.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		57
    % Conventional Loans
    		88.0%
    % Government Loans
    		12.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		2.0%
    % Second Loans
    		0.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		11.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Mount Rainier, MD

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Mount Rainier, MD under the Section 8 program is 0.8%. 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. 2-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Mount Rainier, MD, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 1-bedroom and 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		18
    Total Units Section 8
    		18
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		0.8%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		94.0%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom-$100$1,600$1,500
    2 Bedroom$190$1,500$1,690
    3 Bedroom-$840$2,950$2,110
    4 Bedroom-$760$3,250$2,490

    Affordability — Mount Rainier, MD

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio6.5
    Median Home Price$441,000
    Median Household Income$68,500

    Mount Rainier, MD — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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