The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 21903 sells for about $350,263, or $185 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (+0.8%), a market in balance. Homes take about 34 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,390 a month.
ZIP 21903 — Perryville
The housing market in 21903 remains stable with modest price appreciation and low inventory levels. Demand is supported by the area's affordability relative to larger metro hubs, though limited listing volume continues to constrain sales activity.
This ZIP is well-suited for commuters seeking more affordable housing options compared to the Baltimore or Wilmington metro cores, as well as families looking for a riverfront community.
Median prices moved up 0.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 34 days on market with 2.4 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.9% · poverty 8.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 2.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 21903, Cecil County MD
Crime rates in Perryville are generally considered moderate, with localized incidents typical of small-town Maryland; specific regional comparative data is not determinable.
Schools serving the area are part of the Cecil County Public Schools system, which maintains standard state-level performance metrics.
The area is subject to standard Maryland flood and wind risk profiles, particularly near the Susquehanna River and Chesapeake Bay shoreline.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to major regional employment hubs and ongoing infrastructure maintenance along the I-95 corridor.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Maryland) — Maryland Real Property Assessment and Taxation: Property is assessed at its phased-in use value. The tax is calculated by multiplying the assessed value by the applicable state and local tax rates.
Residents primarily commute via I-95 and US-40 toward employment centers in Baltimore, Wilmington, and Newark, DE.
The area features significant access to the Susquehanna River, Susquehanna State Park, and local community parks, with basic retail shopping available along the US-40 corridor.
The rental market is characterized by moderate vacancy pressure and a high share of two-bedroom units, with rents showing slight downward adjustments in recent HUD fair market rent updates.
The local economy is anchored by the gaming and hospitality sector, with significant employment spillover from the nearby Aberdeen Proving Ground and regional logistics hubs.
The area is served by MARC commuter rail (Perryville Station) providing access to Baltimore and Washington D.C., alongside major highway access via I-95.
Development is focused on mixed-use residential and commercial expansion near the waterfront and transit corridors.
The Cecil County Department of Finance, Assessment Division, manages property valuations based on a three-year cycle.
Parcels are subject to Cecil County Public Schools and various municipal utility districts for water and sewer services.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by proximity to the Susquehanna River and Chesapeake Bay, with standard coverage available.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
Extensive trails and river access.
Local recreational facilities and sports fields.
Major regional entertainment and dining anchor.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.