The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 21031 sells for about $525,000, or $245 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 28 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,150 a month.
ZIP 21031 — Hunt Valley
The 21031 housing market remains stable with steady price appreciation driven by low inventory and high demand for well-located suburban properties. While sales volume is modest, the area's strong economic base and school quality continue to attract professional buyers. Market conditions are currently balanced, with no significant signs of volatility.
This ZIP is ideal for corporate professionals and families seeking a balance of suburban tranquility and proximity to major employment hubs, with excellent access to transit and retail amenities.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 28 days on market with 3.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% 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 0.0% · poverty 0.0% — 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 3.5%/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 3.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 21031, Baltimore County MD
Crime rates in the Hunt Valley area are generally lower than the Maryland state average, with property crime being the primary concern. Local law enforcement reports stable trends in recent years.
The area is served by highly-rated public schools within the Baltimore County Public Schools system, known for strong academic performance and college readiness programs.
The region faces moderate risk from severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding in low-lying areas near the Gunpowder Falls; wildfire risk is minimal.
Hunt Valley serves as a major commercial and employment hub in northern Baltimore County, featuring significant corporate office parks and retail centers that drive local economic momentum.
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.
Commuters primarily utilize I-83 for access to downtown Baltimore, with the Light RailLink providing a direct transit connection to the city's employment core.
The area offers extensive outdoor access via the NCR Trail and nearby Loch Raven Reservoir, alongside significant retail and dining options at the Hunt Valley Towne Centre.
The rental market is characterized by high demand for luxury apartment complexes and townhomes, with low vacancy rates driven by proximity to major corporate employers.
The economy is anchored by the Hunt Valley business district, which hosts major corporate headquarters, financial services, and technology firms, providing a stable employment base.
The area is well-connected via the I-83 corridor and the MTA Light RailLink, facilitating efficient transit to Baltimore City and surrounding suburbs.
Development is focused on transit-oriented density near the Light Rail station and the modernization of existing commercial retail centers.
The Baltimore County Department of Assessments and Taxation manages property valuations, typically reassessing properties on a three-year cycle.
Parcels are subject to Baltimore County public school and library taxes, with no significant MUD/PID districts reported.
Property insurance premiums are stable, reflecting the area's low risk profile for major natural disasters compared to coastal regions.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 21031 profile 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.
- Dave & Buster's4.213 mi
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade - Towson3.86.7 mi
- Sky Zone Timonium4.34.1 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park3.816.6 mi
- Monster Mini Golf Towson4.68.9 mi
- CFG Bank Arena4.114.1 mi
- M&T Bank Stadium4.714.8 mi
- Camden Yards4.814.3 mi
- Oriole Park at Camden Yards4.714.4 mi
- The Baltimore Convention Center4.414.3 mi
- The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore4.411.5 mi
- Cinemark Towson and XD4.46.9 mi
- AMC Owings Mills 1748.7 mi
- Warehouse Cinemas Rotunda4.410.8 mi
- Peabody Heights Brewery4.811.7 mi
- National Aquarium4.614.4 mi
- Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine4.816.2 mi
- Baltimore Museum of Art4.811.5 mi
- The Walters Art Museum4.813.6 mi
- Port Discovery Children's Museum4.514.2 mi
- Ladew Topiary Gardens4.710 mi
- Sherwood Gardens4.810.5 mi
- Meadowood Regional Park4.75 mi
- Cylburn Arboretum4.79.6 mi
- Lago Maryland4.30.8 mi
- Sparrows Point Country Club4.519 mi
- Port Covington Marina4.715.8 mi
- Anchorage Marina4.515 mi
- Dundee Creek Marina4.718.7 mi
- Baltimore Yacht Club4.719.8 mi
- Pine Ridge Golf Course4.35.2 mi
- Greystone Golf Course4.610.4 mi
- Diamond Ridge Golf Course4.312.6 mi
- Fox Hollow Golf Course4.33 mi
- Eagle's Nest Country Club4.45.7 mi
- Towson Town Center4.46.8 mi
- Mondawmin Mall3.911.9 mi
- The Rotunda4.410.8 mi
- Safeway3.912.2 mi
- PA Dutch Market Cockeysville4.70.8 mi
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport4.321.6 mi
- The Club BWI3.921.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major open-air retail and dining destination serving the northern Baltimore region.
A popular 20-mile rail-to-trail corridor for hiking, biking, and equestrian use.
Large protected watershed area offering fishing, boating, and extensive hiking trails.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).