Cecil County, MD home prices

Cecil County, MD: the typical home is worth $384,991 as of 2026-05, up +1.2% over the past year and +160.0% since 2000. Listings run about $211/sq ft…

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

1979: $55,499 → 2026: $384,991 (6.9×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $384,991, homes in Cecil County sit 9% below the Maryland median ($424,154) and 65% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #15 of 24 Maryland counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+1.2% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 39 days on the market, with 19% of listings cutting their asking price.

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

Prices here sit roughly in line with what local incomes and rents imply at the typical US multiple.

Rent and buy are close — ~$1,900/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,839/mo to rent.

Home value history

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

Nearby counties

New Castle County, DE ($372,586) · Harford County, MD ($422,893) · Kent County, MD ($388,079) · Chester County, PA ($576,594) · Salem County, NJ ($297,535) · Queen Annes County, MD ($530,151)