Markets/Maryland/Cambridge

Cambridge, MD Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Cambridge, Maryland. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Data through August 2026.

Median Home Price

$271,431

+1.1% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

7.7%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

+1.1%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

+1.1% year-over-year

Climate Risk

25/100

Low

Market Momentum

➡️
Neutral
6.4mo supply · Score -1/7

Net migration: Top 19% nationally

Income Migration

➡️ Neutral1.07x

In-migrants avg $58,676 AGI vs out-migrants $54,986

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Opportunity Zone Market

2 ZIP codes in Cambridge are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more →

Cambridge Market Summary

Cambridge, MD is in a stabilization phase with 1.1% year-over-year appreciation, suggesting cooling demand and a shift toward balanced conditions. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 4.49x, below the national average of 4.8x. Modest net positive migration (+216 returns/year) provides steady demand support. Climate risk remains low (25/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 7.71% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.

Affordability

Affordability Score79/100
Price-to-Income Ratio4.5x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$60,495

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case+0.6%
Base Case+1.1%
Bull Case+1.7%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Cambridge, MD's primary climate exposure is hurricanes (50/100). The composite climate risk score of 25/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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