The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 21716 sells for about $444,868, or $166 per square foot.
Prices are down 15.3% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 66 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,195 a month.
ZIP 21716 — Brunswick
The housing market in 21716 shows a cooling trend with a year-over-year price decline of 15.3% and a median sale price of $444,868. Inventory remains extremely tight with only 20 active listings, suggesting that the market is currently supply-constrained despite the price correction. Renters benefit from lower-than-national-average costs, though the overall market remains competitive for buyers due to the limited number of homes available.
This ZIP is well-suited for commuters seeking a balance between small-town living and access to D.C.-area employment, as well as families looking for more affordable housing options compared to the inner suburbs.
Median prices moved down 15.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 66 days on market with 0.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.2% · poverty 5.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 21716, Frederick County MD
The area is served by Frederick County Public Schools, which generally maintains a stable reputation within the region.
The area benefits from its proximity to the MARC train line, facilitating commuting to the Washington D.C. metropolitan area.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Maryland) — Maryland Real Property Assessment and Taxation: Property is assessed at its phased-in use value. The tax is calculated by multiplying the assessed value by the applicable state and local tax rates.
Residents primarily commute via the MARC Brunswick Line or major highway corridors toward the Washington D.C. and Frederick employment hubs.
The area features access to the Potomac River, the C&O Canal National Historical Park, and local community parks within the city of Brunswick.
The rental market is characterized by a vacancy rate of approximately 4.97%, with median rents significantly lower than the national average.
The local economy is supported by a mix of local services and a significant commuter population working in the broader Washington D.C. and Frederick County employment sectors.
Parcels are served by Frederick County Public Schools and local municipal utility services.
Data retrieved from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
Provides extensive trails and historical access along the Potomac River.
Offers recreational boating and fishing opportunities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.