The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 21090 sells for about $449,731, or $209 per square foot.
Prices are up +5.6% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 38 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,074 a month.
ZIP 21090 — Linthicum Heights
The 21090 housing market is currently experiencing a seller's market characterized by low inventory and steady price appreciation. Strong demand is driven by the area's strategic location near BWI Airport and major employment hubs, resulting in a high sale-to-list ratio. Prices have risen 5.6% year-over-year, reflecting the area's desirability for commuters.
This ZIP is well-suited for commuters and families seeking a balance between suburban living and access to the Baltimore-Washington employment core.
Median prices moved up 5.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 38 days on market with 1.3 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 101.1% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.0% · poverty 3.0% — 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 5.2%/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 5.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 21090, Anne Arundel County MD
The area is served by Anne Arundel County Public Schools, which generally maintain stable performance ratings within the regional context.
The area is subject to standard regional flood and wind risk protocols typical of the Chesapeake Bay watershed; property insurance remains available but subject to market-wide premium adjustments.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport and major logistics and government contracting hubs in the Baltimore-Washington corridor.
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 benefit from direct access to I-695 and I-97, providing efficient transit to Baltimore and the BWI business district, with light rail options available nearby.
The area features local community parks and is within short driving distance of the BWI Trail and various shopping centers along the Baltimore-Annapolis Boulevard corridor.
The rental market shows steady demand with a 2.98% year-over-year increase in median rents, supported by the area's proximity to major employment centers.
The economy is anchored by BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, logistics, and federal government contracting.
The area is highly accessible via I-695, I-97, and the BWI light rail station.
Development is focused on infill residential projects and commercial upgrades near the airport corridor.
Anne Arundel County utilizes a triennial assessment cycle for property tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to Anne Arundel County property taxes and standard utility service districts.
Property insurance premiums are consistent with regional averages for the Baltimore-Washington metro area.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau QuickFacts and Census Reporter.
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 green space.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.