Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD Housing Market Brief
metro · MD · as of May 2026
What is Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, 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-Columbia-Towson, MD in its market cycle?
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD is classified as Recovering — turning back up after a downturn. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Days on Market | 32 days | ▲ +10.3% |
How has Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 34 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
How affordable is Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD?
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD scores 25 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD's Alpha Score?
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (56/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (3/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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