Caroline County, MD home prices
Caroline County, MD: the typical home is worth $331,804 as of 2026-05, up +0.6% over the past year and +237.8% since 2000. Listings run about $201/sq ft…
Caroline County is flat and overvalued — affordable for what people here earn.
Real Estate Price Map scores, derived from the data on this page · how we calculate them
1992: $76,601 → 2026: $331,804 (4.3×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index
Market read
At $331,804, homes in Caroline County sit 22% below the Maryland median ($424,154) and 42% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #18 of 24 Maryland counties by price.
Prices are holding steady (+0.6% in the last year) — a balanced market.
Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 46 days on the market, with 17% of listings cutting their asking price.
At 5.2× 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 ~39% expensive for local incomes and rents.
Home value history
Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →
Nearby counties
Queen Annes County, MD ($530,151) · Talbot County, MD ($496,931) · Kent County, DE ($372,161) · Sussex County, DE ($489,991) · Kent County, MD ($388,079) · Dorchester County, MD ($275,575)
Frequently asked questions
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How fast do homes sell in Caroline County?
| Year | Median home value |
|---|---|
| 2000 | $98,226 |
| 2001 | $105,157 |
| 2002 | $114,706 |
| 2003 | $127,180 |
| 2004 | $144,258 |
| 2005 | $175,376 |
| 2006 | $211,404 |
| 2007 | $216,472 |
| 2008 | $217,185 |
| 2009 | $192,846 |
| 2010 | $178,499 |
| 2011 | $172,844 |
| 2012 | $168,535 |
| 2013 | $169,971 |
| 2014 | $178,838 |
| 2015 | $181,183 |
| 2016 | $189,067 |
| 2017 | $193,989 |
| 2018 | $202,794 |
| 2019 | $213,770 |
| 2020 | $229,451 |
| 2021 | $257,200 |
| 2022 | $291,982 |
| 2023 | $296,926 |
| 2024 | $311,461 |
| 2025 | $329,106 |
| 2026 | $331,138 |