Baltimore, MD

Metro area in Maryland · Updated Jan 2026

12-Month Forecast ↓ -0.3%

Median Home Value

$390,541

↑ +0.9%

Year-over-year

Median Rent

$1,855/mo

↑ +2.6%

Year-over-year

Rental Yield

5.7%

Good for investors

5-Year Appreciation

+23.7%

Income Needed to Buy

$101,782

20% down, 30% DTI max

Active Listings

6,939

For-sale inventory

Price-to-Rent Ratio

17.5

Neutral market

Price Forecast

1 Month

↑ +0.1%

3 Months

↑ +0.3%

12 Months

↓ -0.3%

5-Year Price Trend

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