What is the average home price in Ashton, MD 20861?

As of May '26, the median home price in Ashton, MD 20861 is $970,000, based on Zillow home estimates.

How have home prices in Ashton, MD 20861 changed over the past year?

As of May '26, home prices have decreased 0.9% over the past year, according to Zillow home estimates data.

What is the home price projection for Ashton, MD 20861?

As of May '26, Zillow projects home prices in Ashton, MD 20861 to decrease 0.2% in the next year.

What are the demographics of Ashton, MD 20861?

According to the latest Census, the demographics of Ashton, MD 20861 are 45.2% White, 20.6% Black, 11.2% Asian, 20.2% Hispanic. The population is 3,020, with 17.2% under 18 years old.

How long does it take homes to sell in Ashton, MD 20861?

According to Realtor.com, as of May '26, the median home in Ashton, MD 20861 is on the market for 23 days. This is an increase of 93.0% from last year.

What is the average rent price in Ashton, MD 20861?

The average rent price in Ashton, MD 20861, as of the latest data, is $3,650. The average rent for 1 bedroom homes is N/A. For 2, 3, and 4 bedroom homes, the average rent is N/A, $3,650, and N/A respectively.

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Ashton, MD—20861

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$970,000

0.9% YoY Growth

Household Income

$176,000

13.8% YoY Growth

Days on Market

93.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

-0.2%

Median Rent

$3,500

62.2% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

N/A

2-Bed Rent

N/A

3-Bed Rent

$3,500

62.2% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Ashton, MD

As of May '26, the median home price in Ashton, MD is $970,000, with a year-over-year change of -0.9%. This indicates that home prices in Ashton, MD are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -0.2%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$970,000	-0.9%
Single Family	$974,000	-0.5%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Ashton, MD

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Ashton, MD is $3,650, with a year-over-year rent change of 62.2%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Ashton, MD is 3-bedrooms: $3,650. The most common rental property sizes in Ashton, MD are 1-bedroom and studio, accounting for 100.0% and 0.0% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$3,500	$3,650
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
2 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
3 Bed Rent	$3,500	$3,650
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

1 Bedroom

100.0%

Property Listings — Ashton, MD

As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Ashton, MD is 23. This is a increase of 93.0% 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 31.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$1,270,000	9.0%
Listing Count	13	88.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.5%	88.0%
Days on Market	23	93.0%

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Demographics — Ashton, MD

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Ashton, MD has a population of 3,020, which has increased by 81.4% over the past 5 years. Ashton, MD is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 17.2% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 70.8% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are many residents working remotely, with 27.0% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	3,020	81.4%
% Under 18	17.2%	21.1%
% Seniors	29.3%	38.2%
% WFH	27.0%	214.0%
% w/ College Degree	70.8%	-5.2%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Ashton, MD is a predominantly white area, with 45.2% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 34.9% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Ashton, MD is black, making up 20.6% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 31.2% of the population in Ashton, MD, and this percentage has increased by 143.8% 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	45.2%	-34.9%
% Black	20.6%	24.8%
% Hispanic	20.2%	369.8%
% Asian	11.2%	40.0%
% Foreign Born	31.2%	143.8%

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Mortgage and Risk — Ashton, MD

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 82 mortgage originations in Ashton, MD, of which 91.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 52.0%, with 15.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Ashton, MD. Investor activity is low, as 0.0% of loans were by investors. 13.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	82
% Conventional Loans	91.0%
% Government Loans	9.0%
% Investor Loans	0.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	13.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Ashton, MD

Ashton, MD lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	3
Total Units Section 8	3
% Rentals under Section 8	21.4%
% Occupied Section 8	N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$2,100
2 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$2,360
3 Bedroom	-$550	$3,500	$2,950
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$3,480

Ashton, MD—20861

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Ashton, MD

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Ashton, MD

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Ashton, MD

Demographics — Ashton, MD

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Ashton, MD

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Ashton, MD

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Ashton, MD

Home Price to Income Ratio

Ashton, MD — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	5.1
Median Home Price	$970,000
Median Household Income	$176,000