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Worcester County, MD home prices

Worcester County, MD: the typical home is worth $425,415 as of 2026-05, down -2.6% over the past year and +243.1% since 2000. Listings run about $399/sq…

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

Worcester County is falling and overvalued — affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum-2.6%Falling
Valuation+11%Elevated
Affordability6/10Affordable
Market68 daysBalanced

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1985: $71,172 → 2026: $425,415 (6.0×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$425,4152026-05
1-year-2.6%
5-year+26.9%
10-year+73.5%
Since 2000+243.1%
Population54k2024
Median income$75,4592023 · 5.6× income
Median rent$2,322/mo2026 · 6.5% gross yield
New homes/yr3542024
Price / sq ft$399listings
Days on market682026-06
Active listings7422026-06
Price cuts21%of listings

Market read

At $425,415, homes in Worcester County sit 0% above the Maryland median ($424,154) and 82% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #12 of 24 Maryland counties by price.

Prices are cooling (-2.6% in the last year) — leaning buyer's market.

Homes here take a while to sell — a median 68 days on the market, with 21% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 5.6× 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 — ~$2,100/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $2,322/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

Wicomico County, MD ($276,374) · Sussex County, DE ($489,991) · Somerset County, MD ($210,368) · Accomack County, VA ($247,407) · Dorchester County, MD ($275,575) · Caroline County, MD ($331,804)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Worcester County, MD?
The typical home in Worcester County is worth $425,415 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Worcester County rising or falling?
Prices are down -2.6% over the past year and +243.1% since 2000 — a buyer's market.
Is Worcester County affordable?
At 5.6× the local median income of $75,459, Worcester County is pricier than the typical US county.
What is the rental yield in Worcester County?
Median rent is $2,322/mo — a gross rental yield of 6.5% on the typical home.
How fast do homes sell in Worcester County?
Homes here take a median of 68 days to sell, with 21% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2000$123,975
2001$138,604
2002$162,990
2003$195,794
2004$241,793
2005$276,706
2006$323,523
2007$331,142
2008$304,738
2009$272,603
2010$247,370
2011$228,481
2012$224,804
2013$235,056
2014$240,281
2015$244,949
2016$247,382
2017$248,678
2018$259,082
2019$270,643
2020$280,801
2021$309,838
2022$381,612
2023$411,484
2024$438,962
2025$439,346
2026$426,036