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Highlandtown, Baltimore, MD—21224

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$241,000
2.4% YoY Growth
Household Income
$86,200
23.8% YoY Growth
Days on Market
36
19.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
0.0%
Median Rent
$2,000
2.7% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$950
36.6% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$1,900
12.9% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$2,550
6.6% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Highlandtown, Baltimore, MD

As of May '26, the median home price in Highlandtown, Baltimore, MD is $241,000, with a year-over-year change of -2.4%. This indicates that home prices in Highlandtown, Baltimore, MD are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.0%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$241,000-2.4%
Single Family $237,000-2.9%
Condos $332,0001.2%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed

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  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • $203,000
    -4.2%
    2 Bed
    		$249,000-2.0%
    3 Bed
    		$297,000-0.7%
    4 Bed
    		$406,0001.0%
    5 Bed N/AN/A
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    1.6%
    1 Bedroom
    10.2%
    2 Bedrooms
    39.2%
    3 Bedrooms
    41.5%
    4 Bedrooms
    7.0%
    5+ Bedrooms
    0.6%

    Rental Trends — Highlandtown, Baltimore, MD

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Highlandtown, Baltimore, MD is $2,160, with a year-over-year rent change of -2.7%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Highlandtown, Baltimore, MD is studios: $1,460, 1-bedrooms: $1,210, 2-bedrooms: $1,950, 3-bedrooms: $2,580, 4-bedrooms: $2,910. The most common rental property sizes in Highlandtown, Baltimore, MD are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 46.7% and 26.4% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$2,000$2,160
    Studio Rent $1,530$1,460
    1 Bed Rent $950$1,210
    2 Bed Rent $1,900$1,950
    3 Bed Rent $2,550$2,580
    4 Bed Rent $2,850$2,910
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    3.5%
    1 Bedroom
    17.4%
    2 Bedrooms
    46.7%
    3 Bedrooms
    26.4%
    4 Bedrooms
    5.3%
    5+ Bedrooms
    0.6%

    Property Listings — Highlandtown, Baltimore, MD

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Highlandtown, Baltimore, MD is 36. This is a increase of 19.0% 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 24.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$270,000-8.0%
    Listing Count
    		33410.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.9%10.0%
    Days on Market
    		3619.0%
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    Demographics — Highlandtown, Baltimore, MD

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Highlandtown, Baltimore, MD has a population of 46,900, which has decreased by -6.9% over the past 5 years. Highlandtown, Baltimore, MD is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 22.2% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 49.9% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 19.5% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		46,900-6.9%
    % Under 18
    		22.2%6.7%
    % Seniors
    		11.4%12.9%
    % WFH
    		19.5%375.6%
    % w/ College Degree
    		49.9%24.1%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Highlandtown, Baltimore, MD is a predominantly white area, with 55.4% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 3.3% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Highlandtown, Baltimore, MD is hispanic, making up 21.3% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 17.0% of the population in Highlandtown, Baltimore, MD, and this percentage has decreased by 2.3% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		55.4%-3.3%
    % Black
    		15.8%-4.8%
    % Hispanic
    		21.3%9.8%
    % Asian
    		3.6%16.1%
    % Foreign Born
    		17.0%-2.3%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Highlandtown, Baltimore, MD

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 962 mortgage originations in Highlandtown, Baltimore, MD, of which 78.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 79.0%, with 49.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Highlandtown, Baltimore, MD. Investor activity is low, as 7.0% of loans were by investors. 6.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		962
    % Conventional Loans
    		78.0%
    % Government Loans
    		22.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		7.0%
    % Second Loans
    		1.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		6.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Highlandtown, Baltimore, MD

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Highlandtown, Baltimore, MD under the Section 8 program is 8.3%. 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. In Highlandtown, Baltimore, MD, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		1,022
    Total Units Section 8
    		677
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		8.3%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		86.0%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$850$950$1,800
    2 Bedroom$300$1,900$2,200
    3 Bedroom$280$2,550$2,830
    4 Bedroom$310$2,850$3,160

    Affordability — Highlandtown, Baltimore, MD

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio2.7
    Median Home Price$241,000
    Median Household Income$86,200

    Highlandtown, Baltimore, MD — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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