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Dames Quarter, MD—21821

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$208,000
3.8% YoY Growth
Household Income
$51,500
19.2% YoY Growth
Days on Market
84
51.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
0.7%
Median Rent
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1-Bed Rent
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2-Bed Rent
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3-Bed Rent
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  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Dames Quarter, MD

As of May '26, the median home price in Dames Quarter, MD is $208,000, with a year-over-year change of 3.8%. This indicates that home prices in Dames Quarter, MD are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.7%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$208,0003.8%
Single Family $208,0003.5%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed

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  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
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    2 Bed
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    3 Bed
    		$240,0003.9%
    4 Bed
    		N/AN/A
    5 Bed N/AN/A
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    % of Housing Stock

    1 Bedroom
    0.7%
    2 Bedrooms
    37.1%
    3 Bedrooms
    44.9%
    4 Bedrooms
    15.1%
    5+ Bedrooms
    2.2%

    Rental Trends — Dames Quarter, MD

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

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
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    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent N/AN/A
    2 Bed Rent N/AN/A
    3 Bed Rent N/AN/A
    4 Bed Rent N/AN/A
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    % of Rental Stock

    2 Bedrooms
    74.3%
    3 Bedrooms
    25.7%

    Property Listings — Dames Quarter, MD

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Dames Quarter, MD is 84. This is a increase of 51.0% 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 25.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$273,00055.0%
    Listing Count
    		1635.0%
    Listings as % of Homes1.3%35.0%
    Days on Market
    		8451.0%
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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.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % 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

    MetricLatest Census5-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

    MetricZip 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 SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 BedroomN/AN/A$1,150
    2 BedroomN/AN/A$1,510
    3 BedroomN/AN/A$1,950
    4 BedroomN/AN/A$2,040

    Affordability — Dames Quarter, MD

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio3.6
    Median Home Price$208,000
    Median Household Income$51,500

    Dames Quarter, MD — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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