Data as of April 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The Howard County, MD real estate market currently shows 784 active listings, with 363 pending sales. Homes are averaging 16 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 9 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 16 days on market compared to 15 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 2.8% year-over-year, from $647,475 to $629,500.
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Population: 332,488 · Density: 938.3/mi² · Median household income: $146,708
Typical home value: $547,342 · Homeownership: 72.4%
Patapsco Overlook: 21765, 21797
Annapolis Junction: 20701
Clarksville: 21029
Long Reach: 21045
Hopewell: 21046
Cooksville: 21723
Dayton: 21036
Glen Cove Estates: 21075
Plum Tree: 21041
Ellicott City: 21042
Stonecrest Hills: 21043
Kings Manor: 20759
Glenelg: 21737
Based on listing price changes before sale/pending as a proxy for sale-to-list dynamics. Source: Realtor.com.