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Towson, Maryland real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Towson, MD (Baltimore County) — Census median home value $445,100, county listing prices roughly flat over the past year.
Towson, MD is in Baltimore County, Maryland — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 57,683, with a median household income of $100,481. Census data puts Towson's median home value at $445,100 (all owner-occupied homes); Baltimore County's current median listing price runs $400,000, roughly flat over the past year.
At a glance
Towson market snapshot
Population
57,683
Median Household Income
$100,481
Median Home Value (city)
$445,100
Median Listing Price (Baltimore County)
$400,000
Median Gross Rent
$1,784/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+0.0%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Towson's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $445,100. Separately, Baltimore County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $400,000. 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
Baltimore County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.9% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Towson has an estimated population of 57,683 and a median household income of $100,481, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Towson's Census-reported median home value works out to about 4.4x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 21% 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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What are home values like in Towson, MD?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Towson's median home value at $445,100. Baltimore County's current median listing price runs $400,000, roughly flat over the past year.
What is the population of Towson, MD?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Towson's population at approximately 57,683.
What's the median rent in Towson, MD?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Towson at approximately $1,784 per month.
What is the median household income in Towson, MD?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Towson at approximately $100,481.
Is the Towson housing market growing?
Baltimore County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.9% annual change in 2025.
Is Towson, MD affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Towson's median home value at about 4.4 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 21% 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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