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  4. /North East, MD - 21901

North East, MD—21901

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$396,000
0.2% YoY Growth
Household Income
$113,000
51.3% YoY Growth
Days on Market
26
27.0% Shorter YoY
Home Price Forecast
1.4%
Median Rent
$1,690
9.7% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,580
9.3% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$1,800
25.7% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$2,250
9.2% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — North East, MD

As of May '26, the median home price in North East, MD is $396,000, with a year-over-year change of -0.2%. This indicates that home prices in North East, MD are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.4%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$396,000-0.2%
Single Family $402,000-0.2%
Condos $320,000-3.0%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
  • N/A
    N/A
    2 Bed
    $275,0000.4%
    3 Bed
    $356,000-0.3%
    4 Bed
    $505,000-0.2%
    5 Bed $559,2350.9%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    1.0%
    1 Bedroom
    5.6%
    2 Bedrooms
    18.6%
    3 Bedrooms
    42.4%
    4 Bedrooms
    26.0%
    5+ Bedrooms
    6.5%

    Rental Trends — North East, MD

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in North East, MD is $1,760, with a year-over-year rent change of -9.7%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in North East, MD is 1-bedrooms: $1,640, 2-bedrooms: $1,710, 3-bedrooms: $2,250. The most common rental property sizes in North East, MD are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 37.1% and 31.8% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,690$1,760
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent $1,580$1,640
    2 Bed Rent $1,800$1,710
    3 Bed Rent $2,250$2,250
    4 Bed Rent N/AN/A
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    % of Rental Stock

    1 Bedroom
    22.1%
    2 Bedrooms
    31.8%
    3 Bedrooms
    37.1%
    4 Bedrooms
    6.5%
    5+ Bedrooms
    2.5%

    Property Listings — North East, MD

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in North East, MD is 26. This is a decrease of -27.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 18.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    $475,000-4.0%
    Listing Count
    89-7.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.7%-7.0%
    Days on Market
    26-27.0%
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    Demographics — North East, MD

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, North East, MD has a population of 19,600, which has increased by 10.7% over the past 5 years. North East, MD is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 25.0% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 33.0% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 13.0% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    19,60010.7%
    % Under 18
    25.0%12.1%
    % Seniors
    11.6%-28.8%
    % WFH
    13.0%209.5%
    % w/ College Degree
    33.0%37.5%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, North East, MD is a predominantly white area, with 85.0% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 2.6% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in North East, MD is black, making up 6.9% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 1.9% of the population in North East, MD, and this percentage has decreased by 54.8% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    85.0%-2.6%
    % Black
    6.9%30.2%
    % Hispanic
    3.0%-6.2%
    % Asian
    0.7%-73.1%
    % Foreign Born
    1.9%-54.8%
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    Mortgage and Risk — North East, MD

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 439 mortgage originations in North East, MD, of which 69.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 64.0%, with 37.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in North East, MD. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 17.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    439
    % Conventional Loans
    69.0%
    % Government Loans
    31.0%
    % Investor Loans
    1.0%
    % Second Loans
    2.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    17.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — North East, MD

    North East, MD lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    257
    Total Units Section 8
    257
    % Rentals under Section 8
    14.4%
    % Occupied Section 8
    87.5%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom-$40$1,580$1,540
    2 Bedroom$30$1,800$1,830
    3 Bedroom-$50$2,250$2,200
    4 BedroomN/AN/A$2,510

    Affordability — North East, MD

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio3.1
    Median Home Price$396,000
    Median Household Income$113,000

    North East, MD — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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