California, MD

Metro area in Maryland · Updated Jan 2026

12-Month Forecast ↓ -0.4%

Median Home Value

$419,788

↑ +2.3%

Year-over-year

Median Rent

$1,839/mo

↑ +3.2%

Year-over-year

Rental Yield

5.3%

Good for investors

5-Year Appreciation

+22.3%

Income Needed to Buy

$106,863

20% down, 30% DTI max

Active Listings

232

For-sale inventory

Price-to-Rent Ratio

19

Neutral market

Price Forecast

1 Month

↑ +0.1%

3 Months

↑ +0.4%

12 Months

↓ -0.4%

5-Year Price Trend

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