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Talbot County, MD home prices

Talbot County, MD: the typical home is worth $496,931 as of 2026-05, down -0.2% over the past year and +153.2% since 2000. Listings run about $283/sq ft…

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

Talbot County is flat and overvalued — affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum-0.2%Flat
Valuation+27%High bubble risk
Affordability6/10Affordable
Market65 daysBalanced

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1985: $113,588 → 2026: $496,931 (4.4×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$496,9312026-05
1-year-0.2%
5-year+21.3%
10-year+55.8%
Since 2000+153.2%
Population38k2024
Median income$80,3712023 · 6.2× income
Median rent$2,303/mo2026 · 5.6% gross yield
New homes/yr1042024
Price / sq ft$283listings
Days on market652026-06
Active listings2572026-06
Price cuts16%of listings

Market read

At $496,931, homes in Talbot County sit 17% above the Maryland median ($424,154) and 112% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #7 of 24 Maryland counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (-0.2% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here take a while to sell — a median 65 days on the market, with 16% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 6.2× 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 ~27% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Rent and buy are close — ~$2,453/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $2,303/mo to rent.

Home value history

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

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Nearby counties

Caroline County, MD ($331,804) · Queen Annes County, MD ($530,151) · Dorchester County, MD ($275,575) · Calvert County, MD ($487,784) · Anne Arundel County, MD ($512,669) · Kent County, MD ($388,079)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Talbot County, MD?
The typical home in Talbot County is worth $496,931 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Talbot County rising or falling?
Prices are down -0.2% over the past year and +153.2% since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Talbot County affordable?
At 6.2× the local median income of $80,371, Talbot County is pricier than the typical US county.
What is the rental yield in Talbot County?
Median rent is $2,303/mo — a gross rental yield of 5.6% on the typical home.
How fast do homes sell in Talbot County?
Homes here take a median of 65 days to sell, with 16% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2000$196,246
2001$209,326
2002$229,718
2003$247,867
2004$295,036
2005$341,216
2006$402,795
2008$410,282
2009$374,798
2010$346,204
2011$328,676
2012$304,907
2013$296,313
2014$306,121
2015$310,729
2016$320,972
2017$324,142
2018$332,225
2019$339,396
2020$349,757
2021$382,330
2022$435,252
2023$454,062
2024$477,847
2025$500,518
2026$497,393