The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 21234 sells for about $328,000, or $218 per square foot.
Prices are down 3.51% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 36 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,587 a month.
ZIP 21234 — Parkville
The 21234 housing market shows signs of stabilization with a median home price of $328,000, despite a slight year-over-year decline. High demand for rentals and a low months-of-supply metric suggest a competitive environment for buyers and renters alike. The market is driven by its suburban appeal and proximity to major Baltimore employment hubs.
This ZIP code is well-suited for families and commuters who value suburban living with convenient access to Baltimore's employment core. It attracts a mix of long-term residents and renters looking for a balance between affordability and proximity to urban amenities.
Median prices moved down 3.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 36 days on market with 2.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
19% 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 3.9% · poverty 8.4% — 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 5.9%/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 5.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 21234, Baltimore County MD
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime trends in the Parkville area are generally consistent with suburban Baltimore County, though localized variations exist. The area is often viewed as a stable residential community compared to the higher crime rates found in parts of Baltimore City.
Schools serving the 21234 ZIP code are part of the Baltimore County Public Schools system, which maintains a mix of ratings across its elementary, middle, and high school offerings.
The area is primarily subject to standard regional climate risks, including occasional severe thunderstorms and winter weather events. Flood risk is generally low, though localized drainage issues can occur in specific low-lying areas.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to major Baltimore County employment hubs and healthcare institutions. Infrastructure development remains focused on maintaining existing suburban transit corridors and commercial retail centers.
Property taxes are assessed by Baltimore County, which utilizes a uniform tax rate applied to the assessed value of real property. Special districts may include local utility or infrastructure assessments, though no unique municipal-level income tax applies beyond state and county levies.
Residents benefit from direct access to the Baltimore Beltway (I-695) and I-95, facilitating commutes to downtown Baltimore and surrounding employment centers. Public transit options include local bus routes connecting to the broader MTA Maryland network.
The area features several community parks and green spaces, including Double Rock Park and various neighborhood recreational facilities. Shopping and dining are concentrated along the Harford Road and Joppa Road corridors.
The rental market is characterized by high demand and rising costs, with a 34.68% year-over-year increase in median rent. Vacancy pressure remains low due to the area's popularity with commuters and families seeking suburban housing.
The local economy is anchored by healthcare, education, and retail sectors within Baltimore County. Proximity to major employers in the Baltimore metro area provides a diverse job market for residents.
The area is served by a network of major highways including I-695 and I-95, providing essential connectivity to the Baltimore-Washington corridor. Public transportation is primarily provided by MTA bus services.
Development activity is largely focused on infill projects and the revitalization of existing commercial retail centers along major thoroughfares.
Parcels are subject to Baltimore County property tax levies and standard utility district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and the age of housing stock, with standard coverage available through major national carriers.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS tables for ZCTA 21234.
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 - Arundel418.9 mi
- Dave & Buster's4.23.9 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.317 mi
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade - Towson3.83.5 mi
- Get Air Trampoline Park4.213.7 mi
- CFG Bank Arena4.18.3 mi
- M&T Bank Stadium4.79 mi
- Camden Yards4.88.6 mi
- Oriole Park at Camden Yards4.78.7 mi
- The Baltimore Convention Center4.48.5 mi
- National Aquarium4.68.2 mi
- Oriole Park at Camden Yards4.78.7 mi
- The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore4.47.6 mi
- Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine4.89.1 mi
- Gunpowder Falls State Park Hammerman Area4.510.4 mi
- National Aquarium4.68.2 mi
- Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine4.89.1 mi
- Baltimore Museum of Art4.86.3 mi
- The Walters Art Museum4.87.8 mi
- Port Discovery Children's Museum4.57.9 mi
- Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine4.89.1 mi
- Gunpowder Falls State Park Hammerman Area4.510.4 mi
- Rocky Point Park and Beach4.311.9 mi
- Sherwood Gardens4.85.3 mi
- Canton Waterfront Park4.68.1 mi
- Sparrows Point Country Club4.59.9 mi
- Bar Harbor RV Park and Marina4.416.4 mi
- Port Covington Marina4.79.4 mi
- The Island at Flying Point Marina4.115.2 mi
- Anchorage Marina4.58 mi
- Topgolf Baltimore3.89.3 mi
- Pine Ridge Golf Course4.34.4 mi
- Fox Hollow Golf Course4.36.6 mi
- Rocky Point Golf Course4.311.4 mi
- Mountain Branch4.110.4 mi
- Towson Town Center4.43.4 mi
- White Marsh Mall4.33.9 mi
- Mondawmin Mall3.98.1 mi
- Lexington Market3.98.2 mi
- Security Square3.812.7 mi
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport4.316.3 mi
- The Club BWI3.916.1 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 local park featuring trails and natural areas.
A major commercial artery providing extensive retail and dining options.
Deterministic aggregate of 1 researched property in this ZIP (latest reading each) — each property weighs one; per point, properties lacking the value are excluded. Property-level records (taxes, scores, permits) never roll individually.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.