Baltimore City County, MD Housing Market Brief
county · MD · as of May 2026
What is Baltimore City County, MD’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is Baltimore City County, MD in its market cycle?
Baltimore City County, MD is classified as Declining — cooling, with scores declining over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Baltimore City County, MD housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $255K | ▲ +5% |
| Median Days on Market | 45 days | ▲ +36.4% |
| Months of Supply | 4.6 | ▲ +43.8% |
| Homes for Sale | 2,800 | ▲ +10.2% |
| Homes Sold | 606 | ▼ -22.8% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $178 | ▲ +6.5% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.1% | ▼ -3.1% |
How has Baltimore City County, MD’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Baltimore City County, MD a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Baltimore City County, MD is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 43 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Baltimore City County, MD?
The median sale price in Baltimore City County, MD is $255K, having risen 5% over the past year.
How affordable is Baltimore City County, MD?
Baltimore City County, MD scores 21 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Baltimore City County, MD's Alpha Score?
Baltimore City County, MD's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (63/100) and its weakest is Affordability (21/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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