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Massey, MD — ZIP 21650

Population: 265 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 21650 (Massey, MD) is $378,332 — up 6.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $390,000 after a median 213 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$378,332

Median home value

+6.7%

1-year change

213

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$378,332
1-year appreciation
+6.7%
3-year appreciation
+14.8%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$378,332
House Price Index (state)
376.2 (+0.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$390,000
Median price per sqft
$217
Median days on market
213 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
102.6%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$956/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,140/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,241/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,603/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,050/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
105.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.10/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strongWind: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 20% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
65.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Harvey & Knott Drum, Inc. (18.5 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
50.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
38
Days with Good air quality
299
Days with Moderate air quality
56
Highest AQI recorded (year)
129

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
12
Nearest national park
First State National Historical Park (39 mi)
National parks include
First State National Historical Park, Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, Hampton National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
58
Nearest airport
Massey Aerodrome (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Phillips Army Air Field (APG) (22 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
19
Hospitals include
CHRISTIANA HOSPITAL, ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL, WILMINGTON VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
6
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+26 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,963
Housing built before 1970
70.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
0.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,479
Households with broadband internet
74.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,468
Average weekly wage
$1,039
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Mining, Utilities
Annual residential building permits (county)
53

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 21650State medianUS median
Median home value$378,332$446,567$288,527
Median sale price$390,000$450,000$325,000
Median days on market213 days40 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,479$3,862$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 21650?
$378,332.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 21650?
$390,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 21650?
Median days on market: 213 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 21650?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,241/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 21650?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 21650?
Risk to homes is higher than 20% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 21650?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 21650?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the air quality in ZIP 21650?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 21650?
Regional Price Parity: 105.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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