The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 21117 sells for about $383,000, or $203 per square foot.
Homes take about 34 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,350 a month.
ZIP 21117 — Owings Mills
The housing market in 21117 is currently characterized as a buyer's market with a median sale price of $383,000. Inventory remains relatively tight, and while price growth has stabilized, the area continues to attract interest due to its strong infrastructure and proximity to Baltimore. Some figures, such as effective tax rates and specific permit data, were not available at the ZIP level and have been omitted.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking suburban space with convenient access to Baltimore's employment centers.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 34 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.0% · poverty 6.0% — 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 4.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 21117, Baltimore County MD
The area is served by Baltimore County Public Schools, which generally maintain a stable reputation within the regional suburban context.
The area faces standard regional flood and storm risks; specific insurance-climate posture is not determinable.
Owings Mills serves as a significant commercial and residential hub in Baltimore County, benefiting from proximity to major highway corridors and ongoing mixed-use development.
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 excellent highway access, including I-795, providing a direct commute toward the Baltimore employment core.
The area features access to local parks, golf courses, and significant retail shopping districts within a 3-mile radius.
The rental market is robust with a high renter share of approximately 45%; rent trajectories have shown consistent upward pressure.
The local economy is driven by a mix of retail, healthcare, and professional services, with significant employment hubs located in the surrounding Baltimore County area.
The area is well-connected via I-795 and the Baltimore Metro SubwayLink, facilitating transit to downtown Baltimore.
Ongoing development continues at the Metro Centre and surrounding commercial corridors.
Baltimore County utilizes a triennial assessment cycle for property tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to Baltimore County property taxes and standard utility service districts.
Standard homeowners insurance coverage is available, though premiums are influenced by regional weather-related risk factors.
Data retrieved from census.gov ZCTA profiles.
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.
- K1 Speed Jessup4.518.7 mi
- Dave & Buster's Hanover - Arundel418.4 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.117.1 mi
- Dave & Buster's4.217.6 mi
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade - Towson3.810.3 mi
- CFG Bank Arena4.113 mi
- M&T Bank Stadium4.713.4 mi
- Merriweather Post Pavilion4.515.1 mi
- Camden Yards4.813 mi
- Oriole Park at Camden Yards4.713.1 mi
- The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore4.410.1 mi
- Cinemark Towson and XD4.410.3 mi
- The Walters Art Museum4.812.7 mi
- Centennial Park4.712.9 mi
- Patapsco Valley State Park - Hollofield Area4.68.7 mi
- National Aquarium4.613.5 mi
- Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine4.815.6 mi
- Baltimore Museum of Art4.811.3 mi
- The Walters Art Museum4.812.7 mi
- Port Discovery Children's Museum4.513.4 mi
- Centennial Park4.712.9 mi
- Patapsco Valley State Park - Hollofield Area4.68.7 mi
- Cascade Falls Trailhead4.712.6 mi
- Sherwood Gardens4.810.9 mi
- Meadowood Regional Park4.76.5 mi
- Port Covington Marina4.714.7 mi
- Anchorage Marina4.514.8 mi
- Locust Point Marine Terminals2.915.3 mi
- Henderson's Wharf Marina4.514.6 mi
- Cutter Marina4.820 mi
- Diamond Ridge Golf Course4.36.3 mi
- Waverly Woods Golf Club4.49.4 mi
- Pine Ridge Golf Course4.311.3 mi
- Fox Hollow Golf Course4.39.8 mi
- The Woodlands Golf Course4.46.3 mi
- Towson Town Center4.410.3 mi
- H Mart Ellicott City4.59.8 mi
- Mondawmin Mall3.910.2 mi
- Lexington Market3.912.7 mi
- Security Square3.88 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major mixed-use development serving as a local anchor.
A large protected area offering trails and nature observation.
Deterministic aggregate of 1 researched property in this ZIP (latest reading each) — each property weighs one; per point, properties lacking the value are excluded. Property-level records (taxes, scores, permits) never roll individually.
No county-record distress flags across 1 researched property on the ARED base layer. Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the researched-property base layer (within 12.5%).