The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 21074 sells for about $449,000, or $255 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 22 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,260 a month.
ZIP 21074 — Hampstead
The housing market in 21074 remains stable with low inventory and steady demand, driving modest year-over-year price appreciation. Buyers are active, though the pace of sales is tempered by limited supply and higher interest rates. Figures for specific metrics like price cuts and months of supply are based on current market observations for the Hampstead area.
This ZIP is ideal for families and commuters seeking a suburban lifestyle with access to open space and good schools, while remaining within reach of Baltimore's employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 22 days on market with 2.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.5% · poverty 3.9% — 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 6.0%/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 4.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 21074, Carroll County MD
Hampstead generally reports low crime rates compared to the Maryland state average, with property crime being the primary concern in this suburban-rural transition zone.
Schools serving the 21074 area are part of the Carroll County Public Schools system, which is generally well-regarded for its academic performance and student support services.
The area faces moderate risk from severe thunderstorms and winter weather, with localized flood risks near stream valleys; property insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional weather patterns.
Economic momentum is driven by its proximity to the Baltimore-Washington corridor, with many residents commuting to major employers in the Baltimore metro area; local development remains focused on low-density residential expansion.
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 rely on MD-30 and MD-482 to access the Baltimore beltway, with average commute times reflecting a suburban-to-urban transit pattern.
The area features several local parks including the Hampstead Memorial Park and proximity to the Gunpowder Falls State Park, offering extensive hiking and outdoor recreation opportunities.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and high demand for single-family rentals, with limited multi-family inventory available.
The local economy is largely service-oriented with a significant portion of the workforce commuting to the Baltimore metropolitan area for employment in healthcare, education, and government sectors.
Transportation is heavily dependent on private vehicles, with MD-30 serving as the primary arterial road connecting the area to the Baltimore region.
Development planning is focused on maintaining the rural character of the area while accommodating modest residential growth through controlled zoning.
The Carroll County Bureau of Assessments manages property valuations, conducting triennial assessments for all residential parcels.
Parcels are subject to Carroll County Public School district taxes and local municipal levies for the town of Hampstead.
Property insurance market is stable, though homeowners are advised to maintain adequate coverage for wind and storm-related damages common in the region.
Data retrieved from US 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.
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade - Towson3.819.9 mi
- Sky Zone Timonium4.317.4 mi
- Hyper Kidz Baltimore4.913 mi
- Hickory Falls Family Entertainment Center4.416.2 mi
- Breakout Games517.7 mi
- Maryland State Fair Grounds4.316.7 mi
- GUNTRY Maryland4.714.5 mi
- The Orokawa Y in Towson (YMCA)4.619.7 mi
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade - Towson3.819.9 mi
- Magoobys Joke House4.516 mi
- Codorus State Park4.712 mi
- Baugher's Orchards, Farm & Bakery4.510.8 mi
- Oregon Ridge Nature Center4.712.1 mi
- Hyper Kidz Baltimore4.913 mi
- Northern Central Railway4.711.4 mi
- Prettyboy Dam4.77.5 mi
- Carroll County Farm Museum4.68.9 mi
- Hampton National Historic Site4.619.8 mi
- Fire Museum of Maryland4.718.7 mi
- The Union Mills Homestead4.79.5 mi
- Codorus State Park4.712 mi
- Oregon Ridge Nature Center4.712.1 mi
- Bear Branch Nature Center4.87.6 mi
- Christmas Tree Park4.73.5 mi
- Penn Township Community Park Home of Kids Kingdom4.412.5 mi
- Greystone Golf Course4.612.9 mi
- Oakmont Green Golf Course4.31.2 mi
- Westminster National Golf Course4.28.4 mi
- Piney Branch Golf Club4.72.7 mi
- Mitchell's Golf Complex3.910.2 mi
- Baugher's Orchards, Farm & Bakery4.510.8 mi
- TownMall of Westminster3.67.7 mi
- Boscov's4.47.7 mi
- Hampstead Pre-Owned4.71.1 mi
- Safeway4.19.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Central community park with sports fields and playgrounds.
Large regional park offering extensive hiking and nature trails.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the prior refresh cycle (within 12.5%).