Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
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As of the latest 2026 data
Median Listing
Pending Ratio
Active Inventory
Median DOM
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The Baltimore-Columbia-Towson metro is currently in a Stabilizing condition, characterized by a pending ratio of 0.49. Active listings have expanded by 19.2% over the past year, indicating an increase in available supply relative to demand.
Local Market Signals
Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)Local economic trends can influence how quickly homes sell and how much competition sellers may face.
Job Market
Unemployment rate · Jul 2026
Shows whether local employment conditions are supporting buyer demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED (St. Louis Fed).
Population & Migration
Resident population · Jan 2025
Shows whether the area is gaining or losing potential housing demand.
U.S. Census Bureau via FRED (St. Louis Fed).
Future Housing Supply
Building permits (private housing units) · Jul 2026
Shows whether future inventory pressure may increase.
U.S. Census Bureau building permits via FRED (St. Louis Fed).
What's moving the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson market right now.
The market is exhibiting a trend of softening demand relative to supply. Active listings have shown a significant year-over-year increase of 19.2%, while new listings grew only marginally by 0.7% over the same period. The median listing price has declined by 5.5% year-over-year, alongside a 3.2% decrease in median price per square foot, reflecting broader price adjustments. The pending ratio has contracted by 13.4% year-over-year, indicating a slower absorption rate of available inventory.
Market Trends
Median Price
Active Inventory
Days on Market
Sold Score™
Sold Score™ Over Time
Market liquidity index • 36 months
Price & Days on Market
Median listing vs market velocity
Inventory Dynamics
Total active listings vs new monthly supply
Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.
Market Signals & Indicators
With the pending ratio at 0.49 and active listings increasing, the market pace is moderating. This environment suggests a reduced sense of urgency for purchasers, potentially allowing for more deliberate decision-making. The expansion of inventory places greater pressure on pricing discipline for available properties.
The average listing price has declined by 7.7% over the past year, a larger contraction than the 5.5% decline in the median listing price. This widening spread, alongside a 3.2% year-over-year decrease in median price per square foot, suggests some softening at the higher price tiers of the market.
7,448 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 3,476 per month.
of active listings carry a price reduction, +1.2% from prior period.
Median price per square foot has moved -3.2% year-over-year.
Pending-to-active ratio — Stabilizing.
Recommended For This Market
StabilizingSelling in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD? Homes here are taking 5 days longer to sell than last year.
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD is sitting near equilibrium. Preparation, pricing and timing decide whether a listing sells fast or lingers.
- Buyer Demand Index
- 49%
- Median Days on Market
- 44 days
- Inventory YoY
- +19%
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD is balanced, so preparation decides the outcome. Your Sold Score shows where you stand today.
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Metro Demographics
ZIPs in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
21223
baltimore
$105K
304 active · 69 DOM
21224
baltimore
$303K
271 active · 43 DOM
21215
baltimore
$185K
246 active · 61 DOM
21230
baltimore
$315K
244 active · 58 DOM
21213
baltimore
$160K
218 active · 71 DOM
21217
baltimore
$128K
217 active · 70 DOM
21218
baltimore
$200K
217 active · 56 DOM
21216
baltimore
$150K
188 active · 61 DOM
21229
baltimore
$195K
158 active · 55 DOM
21222
dundalk
$250K
134 active · 32 DOM
21122
pasadena
$480K
118 active · 37 DOM
21220
middle river
$417K
116 active · 46 DOM
21234
parkville
$337K
115 active · 43 DOM
21206
baltimore
$260K
115 active · 45 DOM
21202
baltimore
$219K
97 active · 64 DOM
21205
baltimore
$170K
97 active · 52 DOM
21060
glen burnie
$445K
95 active · 30 DOM
21078
havre de grace
$465K
93 active · 33 DOM
Sorted by active inventory · click a ZIP for its full report