The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 21060 sells for about $413,535, or $215 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (+0.2%), a market in balance. Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,567 a month.
ZIP 21060 — Glen Burnie
The 21060 housing market is currently balanced, with steady price appreciation and moderate inventory levels. Demand remains supported by the area's proximity to major employment hubs, though rising interest rates have tempered the pace of sales compared to previous years.
This ZIP is well-suited for commuters and families seeking a balance between suburban living and access to the Baltimore-Washington corridor, offering a range of housing price points.
Median prices moved up 0.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
19% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.8% · poverty 7.2% — 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 6.0%/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 5.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 21060, Anne Arundel 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.
Schools in the area are part of the Anne Arundel County Public Schools system, which maintains a diverse range of academic performance ratings across the district.
The area is subject to standard regional flood and wind risk assessments typical of the Chesapeake Bay watershed; insurance premiums are influenced by proximity to coastal zones.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to Baltimore and the BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport corridor, with ongoing mixed-use development projects in the Marley Neck area.
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 primarily commute via I-97 and I-695 toward Baltimore or the BWI employment hub; transit options include regional bus lines and proximity to light rail.
The area features access to local parks, community centers, and proximity to the Chesapeake Bay shoreline for water-based recreation and trails.
The rental market shows moderate pressure with a mix of garden-style apartments and single-family rentals; vacancy rates remain stable due to consistent demand from airport and regional commuters.
The economy is anchored by the BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, logistics, and government contracting sectors, providing a stable employment base.
The area is served by a network of major highways including I-97 and I-695, with regional transit connectivity provided by the Maryland Transit Administration.
Development activity is focused on mixed-use residential and retail projects, particularly along the Fort Smallwood and Marley Neck corridors.
The Anne Arundel County Office of Finance and Assessment manages property valuations based on a triennial assessment cycle.
Parcels are subject to Anne Arundel County school and fire/rescue tax districts.
Property insurance premiums are generally stable but reflect regional risks associated with coastal weather events.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
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. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
A popular multi-use trail circling the airport.
Local community park with sports facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.