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. | Kent County | 117 |
2. | Worcester County | 121 |
3. | Montgomery County | 122 |
4. | Talbot County | 123 |
5. | Howard County | 133 |
6. | Prince George's County | 137 |
7. | Caroline County | 140 |
8. | Queen Anne's County | 141 |
9. | Washington County | 142 |
10. | Somerset County | 142 |
11. | Baltimore city | 143 |
12. | Garrett County | 143 |
13. | Baltimore County | 143 |
14. | Anne Arundel County | 150 |
15. | Harford County | 151 |
16. | Frederick County | 151 |
17. | Carroll County | 152 |
18. | Cecil County | 153 |
19. | Charles County | 155 |
20. | Dorchester County | 156 |