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Darnestown, Maryland real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Darnestown, MD (Montgomery County) — Census median home value $908,400, county listing prices down about 8.3% over the past year.
Darnestown, MD is in Montgomery County, Maryland — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 6,835, with a median household income of $217,679. Census data puts Darnestown's median home value at $908,400 (all owner-occupied homes); Montgomery County's current median listing price runs $619,250, down about 8.3% over the past year.
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Darnestown market snapshot
Population
6,835
Median Household Income
$217,679
Median Home Value (city)
$908,400
Median Listing Price (Montgomery County)
$619,250
Median Gross Rent
$3,501/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-8.3%
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What makes Darnestown different
Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Darnestown's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $908,400. Separately, Montgomery County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $619,250. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Montgomery County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.32% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Darnestown has an estimated population of 6,835 and a median household income of $217,679, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Darnestown's Census-reported median home value works out to about 4.2x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 19% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Darnestown FAQ
What are home values like in Darnestown, MD?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Darnestown's median home value at $908,400. Montgomery County's current median listing price runs $619,250, down about 8.3% over the past year.
What is the population of Darnestown, MD?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Darnestown's population at approximately 6,835.
What's the median rent in Darnestown, MD?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Darnestown at approximately $3,501 per month.
What is the median household income in Darnestown, MD?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Darnestown at approximately $217,679.
Is the Darnestown housing market growing?
Montgomery County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.32% annual change in 2025.
Is Darnestown, MD affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Darnestown's median home value at about 4.2 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 19% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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