The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 21601 sells for about $412,000, or $220 per square foot.
Prices are down 3% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 104 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,262 a month.
ZIP 21601 — Easton
The Easton housing market is currently experiencing a cooling phase, characterized by a year-over-year decline in median prices and an increase in days on market. While demand remains present, the combination of elevated inventory and price sensitivity suggests a shift toward a more buyer-friendly environment. Market participants are adjusting expectations as price momentum has flattened compared to previous years.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and retirees seeking a historic, small-town atmosphere with access to waterfront amenities, though it requires careful consideration of market-specific vacancy and price trends.
Median prices moved down 3.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 104 days on market with 2.3 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.4% · poverty 9.3% — 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.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 21601, Talbot 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.
The area is served by Talbot County Public Schools, which generally maintain stable performance ratings within the regional context.
The region faces moderate flood risks due to its proximity to the Chesapeake Bay and low-lying coastal topography.
Economic momentum is driven by local healthcare, tourism, and professional services, with steady but measured development in the Easton area.
Property taxes are levied by Talbot County and the Town of Easton, with rates determined by annual assessments; special district taxes may apply for specific utility or infrastructure improvements.
Commuting typically involves reliance on US Route 50 for access to regional employment hubs in Annapolis and the Baltimore-Washington corridor.
The area features extensive access to waterfront parks, historic downtown shopping, and proximity to Chesapeake Bay recreational activities.
The rental market shows elevated vacancy rates around 9.7%, suggesting a balanced to slightly soft environment for landlords.
The economy is anchored by healthcare services, local government, and a robust tourism sector centered on the Chesapeake Bay.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, with US Route 50 serving as the main arterial corridor for regional travel.
Development is focused on infill projects and maintaining the historic character of the town center.
Parcels are subject to Talbot County property tax levies and potential municipal taxes within the Town of Easton.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by coastal hazard exposure and regional climate risk assessments.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS 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.
A central community park offering green space and recreational facilities.
The primary commercial and cultural hub featuring local boutiques and restaurants.
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.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.