Housing
Frederick County has a variety of residential housing options, from downtown Frederick condominums to spacious homesteads in the country. A variety of styles and architecture can be found to suit even the most discerning househunter. For assistance with residential housing, visit the Frederick County Association of Realtors website to search for a Realtor.
Employers in the area are joining the State of Maryland's newest homeownership initiative, House Keys 4 Employees, an employer partnership program, to help Maryland's workforce become homeowners through a creative match program with the State of Maryland. Click here for more information.
Frederick County Housing Availability Source: US Census Bureau, 2006 American Community Survey |
|
Total Housing Units |
84,975 |
Owner-Occupied |
60,648 |
Homeowner Vacancy Rate |
2.5% |
Renter-Occupied |
19,335 |
Rental Vacancy Rate |
6.0% |
Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area Housing Affordability Source: Metropolitan Regional Information Systems (MRIS) |
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| County | 2007 Median Sales Price |
| Frederick County, MD | $310,000 |
| Prince George's County, MD | $320,000 |
| Howard County, MD | $390,000 |
| Washington, D.C. | $409,000 |
| Loudon County, VA | $440,000 |
| Montgomery County, MD | $444,000 |
| Fairfax County, VA | $459,000 |
Frederick County Rental Affordability Source: US Census Bureau, 2006 American Community Survey |
|
| Gross Rent | Number of Units |
| Less than $200 | 242 |
| $200 to $299 | 251 |
| $300 to $499 | 2,853 |
| $500 to $749 | 2,853 |
| $750 to $999 | 3,784 |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 7,437 |
| $1,500 or more | 1,969 |
| No cash rent | 1,253 |
| Median (dollars) | 1,018 |
For more information on current housing market conditions, visit:
Today's Real Estate Classifieds
Source: The Frederick News-Post
Source: Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc (MRIS)
Frederick County Housing Reports
Source: Frederick County Association of Realtors
Monthly Permit Activity and Upcoming Development Projects
Source: Frederick County Division of Planning and Development Review
