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Tilghman, MD

Tilghman, MD.

Population: 727 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Tilghman, MD is $473,422 — up 2.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $780,000 after a median 82 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with coastalflooding, drought, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$473,422

Median home value

+2.4%

1-year change

82

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$473,422
1-year appreciation
+2.4%
3-year appreciation
+10.3%
5-year appreciation
+23.0%
10-year appreciation
+70.8%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$474,705
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
$780,000
Median list price
$380,000
Median price per sqft
$272
1-year sale-price change
+81.4%
Median days on market
82 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
15
Sale-to-list ratio
90.0%
Active listings
13
1-year forecast
+1.7%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,081/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,260/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,421/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,968/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,375/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)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
10.5 : 1
Schools include
Tilghman Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, drought, heatWave, hurricane, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 44% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
57.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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)

Average annual temperature
59.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.8 in
Annual snowfall
15.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
608
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
751

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
52
Nearest national park
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park (20 mi)
National parks include
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park, Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail, Chesapeake Bay
Airports within 30 mi
33
Nearest airport
Tilghman Whipp Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Patuxent River Naval Air Station (Trapnell Field) (NHK) (29 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
28
Hospitals include
HOWARD UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL CORP, UNITED MEDICAL CENTER, ST ELIZABETHS HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+107 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,964
Housing built before 1970
62.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.6%
Median annual property tax
$1,383
Households with broadband internet
83.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
16,337
Average weekly wage
$1,110
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
198

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

How it compares

TilghmanState medianUS median
Median home value$473,422$446,567$288,527
Median sale price$780,000$450,000$325,000
Median days on market82 days40 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,383$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 Tilghman, MD?
$473,422.
What is the median sale price in Tilghman, MD?
$780,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Tilghman, MD?
Median days on market: 82 days.
What is typical rent in Tilghman, MD?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,421/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Tilghman, MD?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, drought, heatWave, hurricane, lightning.
Is Tilghman, MD in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Tilghman, MD?
Risk to homes is higher than 44% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Tilghman, MD?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Tilghman, MD?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Tilghman, MD?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Tilghman, MD walkable?
Walkability index: 6.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Tilghman, MD?
Regional Price Parity: 105.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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