- by foxnews
- 08 Apr 2025
Maryland’s housing market saw a 2.1% increase in home sales in January 2025, reaching 3,968 units, compared to 3,866 units in January 2024, according to the latest Maryland REALTORS® Housing Statistics. Meanwhile, home prices continued their upward climb—the average sales price jumped 7.1% to $480,542, while the median price rose 5.5% to $406,000.
Despite this sales growth, pending transactions declined 2.7% to 4,637 units, signaling a potential slowdown in future closings. Active inventory also fell 10.9% to 9,338 units, while new listings plummeted 16.2% to 4,980 units, further tightening supply.
2025 State of Maryland Housing Survey: Affordability Emerges as Top Concern
This concern is particularly stark among younger residents. The survey found that 42% of young renters are considering leaving Maryland due to the high cost of housing, highlighting the growing affordability crisis.
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