Frederick County, MD home prices

Frederick County, MD: the typical home is worth $506,702 as of 2026-05, down -0.1% over the past year and +189.2% since 2000. Listings run about $230/sq…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1976: $49,836 → 2026: $506,702 (10.2×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $506,702, homes in Frederick County sit 19% above the Maryland median ($424,154) and 117% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #5 of 24 Maryland counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (-0.1% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here sell fast — a median 28 days on the market, with 21% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 4.4× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~15% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Renting looks cheaper — buying the typical home runs ~$2,501/mo (P&I, 20% down) vs $2,167/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

Carroll County, MD ($498,109) · Washington County, MD ($331,443) · Montgomery County, MD ($625,703) · Jefferson County, WV ($401,045) · Adams County, PA ($337,385) · Howard County, MD ($641,049)