Land and home values in Maryland
Across Maryland's 24 counties, residential land is about $15.10 per sq ft at the state median ($657,756 an acre). The typical home is worth about $435,000 and a 2-bedroom rents for about $2,010 a month. Largest city: Baltimore; capital: Annapolis. Values as of October 12, 2026.
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| Land: residential | $15.10 | per sq ft |
| Land: residential | $657,756 | per acre |
| Land: quarter-acre lot | $164,439 | 10,890 sq ft |
| Land: farmland | $9,950 | per acre |
| Home: typical (median) | $435,000 | value |
| Home: entry-level | $340,000 | lower quartile |
| Home: upper-end | $545,000 | upper quartile |
| Build new | $157 | per sq ft, no land |
| Rent: 1-bedroom | $1,720 | per month |
| Rent: 2-bedroom | $2,010 | per month |
| Rent: 3-bedroom | $2,550 | per month |
| Rent: 4-bedroom | $2,930 | per month |
| Gross yield, 2-bed | 5.5% | a year |
Price tiers
| Tier | Tracts | Land $/sq ft | Typical home | Rent 2-bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top tier | 113 | $30.70 | $846,000 | $2,480 |
| Upper | 257 | $21.60 | $561,000 | $2,240 |
| Mid | 475 | $15.30 | $451,000 | $2,110 |
| Entry | 529 | $11.80 | $310,000 | $1,940 |
| Small town | 32 | $17.20 | $409,000 | $1,200 |
| Rural | 63 | $5.67 | $314,000 | $1,170 |
| Farmland | 6 | $6.38 | $350,000 | $1,140 |
Tiers rank neighborhoods by home value within each metro area; outside metro areas they follow how built-up the land is. They describe prices only.
Every county
| County | Setting | Land $/sq ft | Per acre | Typical home | Rent 2-bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester County | Small town | $44.30 | $1.93M | $427,000 | $1,220 |
| Montgomery County | Metro core | $29.00 | $1.26M | $645,000 | $2,500 |
| Howard County | Metro core | $24.90 | $1.08M | $613,000 | $2,320 |
| Anne Arundel County | Metro core | $22.20 | $967,032 | $517,000 | $2,410 |
| Queen Anne's County | Suburban | $20.80 | $906,048 | $523,000 | $2,160 |
| Calvert County | Metro core | $15.40 | $670,824 | $502,000 | $1,790 |
| Prince George's County | Metro core | $15.10 | $657,756 | $440,000 | $2,160 |
| Talbot County | Small town | $14.20 | $618,552 | $412,000 | $1,490 |
| Frederick County | Suburban | $13.30 | $579,348 | $502,000 | $1,970 |
| Harford County | Suburban | $13.20 | $574,992 | $404,000 | $1,860 |
| Carroll County | Suburban | $13.10 | $570,636 | $474,000 | $1,780 |
| Charles County | Suburban | $12.70 | $553,212 | $464,000 | $2,240 |
| Baltimore County | Metro core | $12.60 | $548,856 | $365,000 | $1,940 |
| St. Mary's County | Metro core | $11.90 | $518,364 | $487,000 | $1,890 |
| Kent County | Rural | $10.70 | $466,092 | $397,000 | $1,750 |
| Cecil County | Metro core | $9.77 | $425,712 | $386,000 | $1,790 |
| Baltimore city | Metro core | $8.26 | $359,631 | $229,000 | $1,840 |
| Washington County | Metro core | $7.48 | $325,916 | $338,000 | $1,340 |
| Caroline County | Rural | $5.79 | $252,387 | $314,000 | $1,320 |
| Dorchester County | Small town | $5.40 | $235,311 | $332,000 | $1,140 |
| Garrett County | Rural | $4.82 | $209,741 | $265,000 | $1,010 |
| Wicomico County | Metro core | $4.78 | $208,217 | $273,000 | $1,420 |
| Somerset County | Suburban | $3.87 | $168,621 | $206,000 | $1,230 |
| Allegany County | Small town | $2.77 | $120,879 | $177,000 | $1,040 |
Questions people ask
How much is land worth in Maryland?
Residential land in Maryland is about $15.10 per square foot, or $657,756 an acre, as of October 2026. A quarter-acre lot (10,890 sq ft) is about $164,439. Smaller lots sell for more per square foot and large tracts for less.
Where is land most expensive in Maryland?
The highest county medians for residential land are Worcester County ($44.30 per sq ft), Montgomery County ($29.00 per sq ft), Howard County ($24.90 per sq ft), Anne Arundel County ($22.20 per sq ft).
Where is land cheapest in Maryland?
The lowest county medians are Allegany County ($2.77 per sq ft), Somerset County ($3.87 per sq ft), Wicomico County ($4.78 per sq ft), Garrett County ($4.82 per sq ft); farmland and remote acreage are cheaper still.
What is the typical home value in Maryland?
The typical (median) home in Maryland is worth about $435,000, with entry-level homes around $340,000 and upper-end homes around $545,000, as of October 2026.
How much is rent in Maryland?
A 2-bedroom rents for about $2,010 a month in Maryland, a 1-bedroom about $1,720 and a 3-bedroom about $2,550 (gross rent including utilities, HUD Fair Market Rent basis).
How much is farmland per acre in Maryland?
Farmland averages about $9,950 an acre in Maryland (USDA, including buildings), well below residential land.
Is this an appraisal?
No. Indicative values for screening, budgeting and negotiation, not an appraisal. For lending, a tax appeal or legal use, hire a state-licensed or certified appraiser.