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. | Allegany County | 151 |
2. | Charles County | 139 |
3. | Calvert County | 133 |
4. | Caroline County | 132 |
5. | Carroll County | 129 |
6. | Cecil County | 127 |
7. | Frederick County | 126 |
8. | St. Mary's County | 126 |
9. | Harford County | 125 |
10. | Queen Anne's County | 125 |
11. | Kent County | 122 |
12. | Garrett County | 120 |
13. | Anne Arundel County | 119 |
14. | Wicomico County | 115 |
15. | Washington County | 111 |
16. | Baltimore County | 110 |
17. | Prince George's County | 108 |
18. | Dorchester County | 106 |
19. | Howard County | 105 |
20. | Worcester County | 103 |