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Market MapMarylandCaroline

Caroline County

MarylandPopulation: 33,320
54
/100
Hold
#0 of 0 counties
#17 in Maryland (24 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs Research·Independent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated May 18, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$328,763
Median Home Price
0% below national median
$1,973/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
0.60%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Estimated from price data
+$0
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
54/100
54
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
53/100

Based on 0.3% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
60/100

Based on price relative to estimated local incomes.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

No significant strengths identified based on current data.

Challenges

  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
  • -Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population
33,320
Median Income
—
Data pending
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
—
Data pending

Who this market fits

Skip if
  • −You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
Prince GeorgesMD
55$422,458$1,9855.64%HoldView
FrederickMD
55$492,171$2,1015.12%HoldView
KentMD
55$377,212Est. pending—HoldView
CurrentCarolineMD
54$328,763Est. pending—Hold
CarrollMD
53$481,105$1,7674.41%HoldView
GarrettMD
52$333,182Est. pending—HoldView

The Bottom Line

HoldCaroline is a neutral market.

Caroline County in Maryland scores 54/100, ranking #0 of 0 US counties (top 50%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental roughly breaks even on cash flow. The deal works on appreciation or with better terms, not on month-one cash flow.

Monthly Cash Flow
+$0/mo
Cap Rate
0.0%
Cash-on-Cash
0.0%

Related markets

Markets like Caroline with stronger cash flow

  • Prince Georges County for cash-flow rentals
  • Frederick County for cash-flow rentals
  • Carroll County for cash-flow rentals

Head-to-head comparisons

  • Caroline vs Prince Georges for rentals
  • Caroline vs Frederick for rentals
  • Caroline vs Carroll for rentals
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