The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 21030 sells for about $387,300, or $265 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 19 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,647 a month.
ZIP 21030 — Cockeysville
The 21030 housing market is currently a seller's market, characterized by low inventory and strong buyer demand. Median prices have continued to appreciate year-over-year, supported by the area's desirable location and proximity to major employment hubs. The market remains competitive with homes selling quickly at or above asking price.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and professionals who value suburban living with convenient access to both outdoor recreation and the urban employment core of Baltimore.
Median prices moved up 3.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 19 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
28% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 101.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.2% · poverty 10.6% — 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 6.8%/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 6.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 21030, Baltimore County MD
The area is served by Baltimore County Public Schools, which generally maintains a stable reputation with several highly rated schools in the northern suburban corridor.
The area is subject to standard mid-Atlantic weather risks, including occasional heavy rainfall and wind events; flood risk is localized to specific stream valleys.
The area benefits from proximity to the I-83 corridor and the Hunt Valley business district, which serves as a major employment hub for northern Baltimore County.
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-83 or the Baltimore Light Rail system, providing direct access to downtown Baltimore and the surrounding employment centers.
The area features extensive access to the NCR Trail, Loch Raven Reservoir, and various local parks, alongside significant retail and dining options in the Hunt Valley Town Centre.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand driven by proximity to major employers and transit, with moderate vacancy pressure.
The economy is anchored by the Hunt Valley business district, featuring a mix of corporate headquarters, retail, and professional services.
The area is served by the I-83 expressway and the MTA Light Rail, facilitating north-south travel to Baltimore City.
Development is focused on infill projects and the modernization of existing commercial corridors in the Hunt Valley area.
Parcels are subject to Baltimore County property tax and standard utility service districts.
Standard property insurance market with typical exposure to wind and storm-related risks.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 21030 profile.
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.
- Dave & Buster's4.215.5 mi
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade - Towson3.89 mi
- Sky Zone Timonium4.36.5 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park3.819.1 mi
- Monster Mini Golf Towson4.611.4 mi
- CFG Bank Arena4.116 mi
- M&T Bank Stadium4.716.6 mi
- Camden Yards4.816.2 mi
- Oriole Park at Camden Yards4.716.3 mi
- The Baltimore Convention Center4.416.2 mi
- Cinemark Towson and XD4.49.3 mi
- AMC Owings Mills 1748.6 mi
- Warehouse Cinemas Rotunda4.412.7 mi
- Meadowood Regional Park4.76.7 mi
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade - Towson3.89 mi
- National Aquarium4.616.4 mi
- Baltimore Museum of Art4.813.5 mi
- Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine4.818.2 mi
- The Walters Art Museum4.815.5 mi
- Port Discovery Children's Museum4.516.2 mi
- Ladew Topiary Gardens4.710.9 mi
- Sherwood Gardens4.812.6 mi
- Meadowood Regional Park4.76.7 mi
- Cylburn Arboretum4.711.3 mi
- Lago Maryland4.33.2 mi
- Pine Ridge Golf Course4.37.8 mi
- Greystone Golf Course4.69.7 mi
- Fox Hollow Golf Course4.35.5 mi
- Eagle's Nest Country Club4.48 mi
- Oakmont Green Golf Course4.312 mi
- Towson Town Center4.49.1 mi
- The Rotunda4.412.7 mi
- PA Dutch Market Cockeysville4.73.1 mi
- Kohl's4.26.9 mi
- Ross Dress for Less3.811.3 mi
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport4.323.1 mi
- The Club BWI3.923 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A popular multi-use rail trail extending north into Pennsylvania.
Large reservoir offering hiking, fishing, and scenic views.
Major regional shopping and entertainment destination.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 46.9% from the nearest retained anchor (published ten-year series (2025)) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Research outlier held out — this pass returned a median of $569,000 (46.9% off the retained reading), contradicting every independent anchor; the prior reading stands pending corroboration. Validation: the flagged $569,000 (+46.9% vs the published ten-year series (2025)) could not be independently corroborated and was reverted to the prior cycle value pending review; the case is under review in the Command Center.