The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 21204 sells for about $580,000, or $288 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 25 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,875 a month.
ZIP 21204 — Towson
The 21204 housing market remains competitive with a median list price of $580,000 and a strong sale-to-list ratio of 100.1%. While inventory is limited at 67 active listings, the market shows steady year-over-year price appreciation of 2.4%. Note that some specific metrics like closed sales count and months of supply were not available at the ZIP level and are reported as null.
This ZIP is ideal for families, professionals, and university-affiliated individuals who value proximity to a major employment and educational hub while maintaining access to suburban amenities.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 25 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
17% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100.1% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.8% · poverty 14.9% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 21204, Baltimore County MD
The area is served by highly regarded public schools within the Baltimore County Public Schools system, generally characterized by strong academic performance and community support.
Towson serves as the county seat and a major economic hub, featuring significant ongoing redevelopment in the downtown core, including mixed-use projects and proximity to major employers like Towson University and regional healthcare systems.
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 benefit from proximity to the Baltimore Beltway (I-695) and I-83, providing direct access to downtown Baltimore and surrounding employment centers.
The area features access to local parks, the Towson University athletic facilities, and extensive shopping and dining options within the Towson Town Center and surrounding commercial districts.
The rental market is robust with a mix of apartment complexes and single-family rentals, showing steady demand and moderate annual rent growth.
The economy is anchored by education, healthcare, and government services, with Towson University and the Baltimore County government serving as primary employers.
The area is well-connected via major highway corridors including I-695 and I-83, with public transit options provided by MTA Maryland bus routes.
Ongoing downtown revitalization efforts continue to focus on high-density residential and commercial mixed-use developments.
Parcels are subject to Baltimore County property tax levies and may fall within specific utility or service districts.
Data retrieved from census.gov ZCTA profiles.
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's Hanover - Arundel417.8 mi
- K1 Speed Jessup4.519.7 mi
- Dave & Buster's4.29.3 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.317.7 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.119.1 mi
- CFG Bank Arena4.18.3 mi
- M&T Bank Stadium4.79 mi
- Camden Yards4.88.5 mi
- Merriweather Post Pavilion4.518.3 mi
- Oriole Park at Camden Yards4.78.6 mi
- National Aquarium4.68.6 mi
- Oriole Park at Camden Yards4.78.6 mi
- The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore4.45.9 mi
- Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine4.810.3 mi
- The Walters Art Museum4.87.7 mi
- National Aquarium4.68.6 mi
- Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine4.810.3 mi
- Baltimore Museum of Art4.85.7 mi
- The Walters Art Museum4.87.7 mi
- Port Discovery Children's Museum4.58.3 mi
- Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine4.810.3 mi
- Patapsco Valley State Park - Hollofield Area4.611.2 mi
- Sherwood Gardens4.84.7 mi
- Canton Waterfront Park4.69.6 mi
- Patterson Park4.68.7 mi
- Sparrows Point Country Club4.513.5 mi
- Port Covington Marina4.710 mi
- Anchorage Marina4.59.2 mi
- Dundee Creek Marina4.715.2 mi
- Baltimore Yacht Club4.715.2 mi
- Topgolf Baltimore3.89.2 mi
- Pine Ridge Golf Course4.33.9 mi
- Diamond Ridge Golf Course4.39.3 mi
- Fox Hollow Golf Course4.34 mi
- The Woodlands Golf Course4.49.3 mi
- Towson Town Center4.41.9 mi
- White Marsh Mall4.39.2 mi
- Mondawmin Mall3.96.3 mi
- Lexington Market3.98.1 mi
- Security Square3.89.1 mi
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport4.316 mi
- The Club BWI3.915.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major regional shopping mall serving the Baltimore area.
Major anchor institution and employer in the region.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the prior refresh cycle (within 12.5%).