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Data from November 2026
The counties of Maryland
Maryland has 24 counties. The most populous is Montgomery County (1,065,949 people); the most expensive homes are in Montgomery County ($640,300) and the least expensive in Allegany County ($154,900). Each has its own page with prices, limits and help nearby.
Key numbers in Maryland
- Counties
- 24
- each with its own page
- People
- 6.2M
- Census, Average 2020–2024
- Typical home
- $419,900
- median value in Maryland
Map and extremes
Where it costs more and less in Maryland
Typical home value by county
- Under $254,700
- $254,700–$343,400
- $343,400–$409,700
- $409,700–$462,700
- $462,700 or more
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People
- Highest
- 1,065,949
- Montgomery County
- Lowest
- 19,346
- Kent County
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Typical home
- Highest
- $640,300
- Montgomery County
- Lowest
- $154,900
- Allegany County
-
Typical rent
- Highest
- $2,099
- Howard County
- Lowest
- $765
- Garrett County
-
FHA limit
- Highest
- $1,249,125
- Charles County
- Lowest
- $541,287
- Worcester County
The full list
Every county in Maryland
Type a name to filter or tap a column to sort. Each county links to its page.
| Montgomery County | 1,065,949 | $640,300 | $2,068 | $132,450 | $1,249,125 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince George's County | 959,754 | $426,000 | $1,799 | $101,798 | $1,249,125 |
| Baltimore County | 850,796 | $349,300 | $1,627 | $91,768 | $747,500 |
| Anne Arundel County | 598,166 | $467,900 | $2,071 | $124,911 | $747,500 |
| City of Baltimore | 573,243 | $229,600 | $1,331 | $62,177 | $747,500 |
| Howard County | 336,328 | $597,900 | $2,099 | $149,763 | $747,500 |
| Frederick County | 287,048 | $464,600 | $1,774 | $122,002 | $1,249,125 |
| Harford County | 263,757 | $386,400 | $1,586 | $112,265 | $747,500 |
| Carroll County | 175,321 | $434,000 | $1,427 | $118,211 | $747,500 |
| Charles County | 170,527 | $428,500 | $1,920 | $122,816 | $1,249,125 |
| Washington County | 155,709 | $296,100 | $1,147 | $77,747 | $541,287 |
| St. Mary's County | 115,126 | $407,600 | $1,747 | $119,446 | $541,287 |
| Cecil County | 104,960 | $343,400 | $1,377 | $92,007 | $630,200 |
| Wicomico County | 104,914 | $254,700 | $1,327 | $76,210 | $541,287 |
| Calvert County | 94,313 | $460,200 | $1,759 | $133,922 | $541,287 |
| Allegany County | 67,452 | $154,900 | $805 | $59,603 | $541,287 |
| Worcester County | 53,700 | $374,700 | $1,159 | $81,745 | $541,287 |
| Queen Anne's County | 51,825 | $462,700 | $1,619 | $112,826 | $747,500 |
| Talbot County | 37,917 | $409,700 | $1,256 | $84,811 | $541,287 |
| Caroline County | 33,669 | $290,100 | $1,105 | $68,457 | $541,287 |
| Dorchester County | 32,754 | $262,400 | $1,032 | $61,839 | $541,287 |
| Garrett County | 28,615 | $235,300 | $765 | $67,688 | $541,287 |
| Somerset County | 24,822 | $173,200 | $1,013 | $64,943 | $541,287 |
| Kent County | 19,346 | $330,900 | $1,209 | $80,147 | $541,287 |
- Montgomery $640,300$1,249,125
- Prince George's $426,000$1,249,125
- Baltimore $349,300$747,500
- Anne Arundel $467,900$747,500
- Baltimore $229,600$747,500
- Howard $597,900$747,500
- Frederick $464,600$1,249,125
- Harford $386,400$747,500
- Carroll $434,000$747,500
- Charles $428,500$1,249,125
- Washington $296,100$541,287
- St. Mary's $407,600$541,287
- Cecil $343,400$630,200
- Wicomico $254,700$541,287
- Calvert $460,200$541,287
- Allegany $154,900$541,287
- Worcester $374,700$541,287
- Queen Anne's $462,700$747,500
- Talbot $409,700$541,287
- Caroline $290,100$541,287
- Dorchester $262,400$541,287
- Garrett $235,300$541,287
- Somerset $173,200$541,287
- Kent $330,900$541,287
Census medians; FHA limit for one unit. · American Community Survey · Average 2020–2024 · FHA mortgage limits · 2026 data Source: American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates Average 2020–2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (external site)
Frequently asked questions
How many counties does Maryland have?
Maryland has 24 counties. The most populous is Montgomery County (1,065,949 people) and the least populous Kent County (19,346), per the Census (Average 2020–2024).
Which county in Maryland has the most expensive homes?
By typical value (Average 2020–2024, Census), the most expensive is Montgomery County ($640,300) and the least expensive Allegany County ($154,900).
Where is rent highest in Maryland?
The highest typical rent is in Howard County ($2,099 a month) and the lowest in Garrett County ($765), per the Census (Average 2020–2024).
Which county in Maryland has the highest FHA limit?
In 2026 data, the highest FHA limit for one unit is in Charles County ($1,249,125). 12 counties are at the lowest, $541,287.