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Wicomico County, MD home prices

Wicomico County, MD: the typical home is worth $276,374 as of 2026-05, up +2.2% over the past year and +138.7% since 2000. Listings run about $182/sq ft…

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

Wicomico County is cooling and fairly valued — very affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+2.2%Cooling
Valuation-8%Fair value
Affordability8/10Very affordable
Market62 daysBalanced

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1979: $51,431 → 2026: $276,374 (5.4×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$276,3742026-05
1-year+2.2%
5-year+31.7%
10-year+76.6%
Since 2000+138.7%
Population106k2024
Median income$70,9752023 · 3.9× income
Median rent$1,616/mo2026 · 7.0% gross yield
New homes/yr2792024
Price / sq ft$182listings
Days on market622026-06
Active listings3032026-06
Price cuts16%of listings

Market read

At $276,374, homes in Wicomico County sit 35% below the Maryland median ($424,154) and 18% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #20 of 24 Maryland counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+2.2% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here take a while to sell — a median 62 days on the market, with 16% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.9× 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.

Buying looks cheaper than renting — ~$1,364/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,616/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

Worcester County, MD ($425,415) · Dorchester County, MD ($275,575) · Somerset County, MD ($210,368) · Sussex County, DE ($489,991) · Caroline County, MD ($331,804) · Talbot County, MD ($496,931)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Wicomico County, MD?
The typical home in Wicomico County is worth $276,374 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Wicomico County rising or falling?
Prices are up +2.2% over the past year and +138.7% since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Wicomico County affordable?
At 3.9× the local median income of $70,975, Wicomico County is pricier than the typical US county.
What is the rental yield in Wicomico County?
Median rent is $1,616/mo — a gross rental yield of 7.0% on the typical home.
How fast do homes sell in Wicomico County?
Homes here take a median of 62 days to sell, with 16% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2000$115,791
2001$120,673
2002$124,023
2003$132,422
2004$146,293
2005$170,563
2006$204,859
2007$224,274
2008$229,295
2009$206,714
2010$195,591
2011$174,792
2012$153,491
2013$145,995
2014$150,068
2015$154,682
2016$155,544
2017$158,863
2018$166,188
2019$173,462
2020$183,658
2021$199,370
2022$227,424
2023$241,783
2024$259,120
2025$270,532
2026$274,604