Washington County, MD Housing Market Brief
county · MD · as of May 2026
What is Washington 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 Washington County, MD in its market cycle?
Washington County, MD is classified as Mature — holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Washington County, MD housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $323K | ▲ +0.8% |
| Median Days on Market | 38 days | 0% |
| Months of Supply | 3.2 | ▲ +14.3% |
| Homes for Sale | 479 | ▲ +26.4% |
| Homes Sold | 152 | ▲ +11.8% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $180 | ▲ +1.1% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.6% | ▼ -2.9% |
How has Washington County, MD’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Washington County, MD a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Washington County, MD is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 39 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Washington County, MD?
The median sale price in Washington County, MD is $323K, having risen 0.8% over the past year.
How affordable is Washington County, MD?
Washington County, MD scores 20 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Washington County, MD's Alpha Score?
Washington County, MD's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (53/100) and its weakest is Affordability (20/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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