The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
County | Housing Affordability Index | |
---|---|---|
1. | Montgomery County | 76 |
2. | Kent County | 78 |
3. | Prince George's County | 85 |
4. | Washington County | 86 |
5. | Caroline County | 88 |
6. | Baltimore County | 89 |
7. | Garrett County | 89 |
8. | Worcester County | 91 |
9. | Baltimore city | 91 |
10. | Howard County | 93 |
11. | Cecil County | 93 |
12. | Frederick County | 94 |
13. | Anne Arundel County | 98 |
14. | Queen Anne's County | 100 |
15. | Carroll County | 101 |
16. | Harford County | 102 |
17. | Wicomico County | 103 |
18. | Talbot County | 104 |
19. | Charles County | 108 |
20. | Somerset County | 111 |