Maryland · MD
Moving to Maryland
Maryland has 6,177,224 residents across 23 counties and Baltimore City. These are its four most populous counties — compare them, then open a county to see its towns.
- Residents
- 6,177,224
- 2020 Census
- Median home value
- $420K
- statewide, ACS 2020–2024
- Own their home
- 68%
- of households
- Avg. commute
- 31 min
- one way
Compare
Maryland's largest counties.
| County | Median home value | Median rent | Own their home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County | $640K | $2,068 | 65% |
| Prince George's County | $426K | $1,799 | 62% |
| Baltimore County | $349K | $1,627 | 66% |
| Anne Arundel County | $468K | $2,071 | 75% |
| All of Maryland | $420K | $1,705 | 68% |
ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. * = wide margin of error. “Typical home” is the most common kind of building. On smaller screens some columns are hidden; open on a laptop for population, home type and commute.
Counties
Where to live in Maryland.
01
Montgomery County
Germantown, Silver Spring, Gaithersburg, Bethesda and more
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02
Prince George's County
Bowie, Clinton, Chillum, College Park and more
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03
Baltimore County
Dundalk, Towson, Catonsville, Essex and more
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04
Anne Arundel County
Glen Burnie, Severn, Odenton, Annapolis and more
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First-time buyers
Help for Maryland buyers.
Eligibility and limits change; Fred and your lender will confirm what applies to you.
- Maryland Mortgage Program ↗
the state's down-payment assistance and first-time buyer loans
- Montgomery County housing programs (DHCA) ↗
including the county's Moderately Priced Dwelling Unit (MPDU) program
Elsewhere in the DMV
Across state lines.
Next step
Thinking about Maryland?
Ask Fred for a current Maryland market report — recent sales, what's listed and what it means for your budget. Or call (202) 704-5931.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates; D.C. Office of Planning neighborhood clusters and regional rail stations (D.C. GIS). Home values are owners' own estimates averaged over 2020–2024, so they trail today's prices. This product uses Census Bureau data but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau. Data updated November 2026.