ZIP comparison · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
20778 vs 21658
Side-by-side comparison of two ZIP codes — typical home value, rent, yield, taxes, schools, and demographics. The greener number on each row signals which ZIP comes out ahead on that metric.
| Metric | ZIP20778Shady Side CDP, MD | ZIP21658Queenstown, MD |
|---|---|---|
| Home value | ||
| Typical home value | Better: $658,780 | $658,675 |
| 1-year appreciation | +0.8% | Better: +3.3% |
| 5-year CAGR | +3.2% | Better: +4.9% |
| 10-year CAGR | +3.8% | Better: +5.1% |
| Rent & investment | ||
| Monthly rent | — | — |
| Gross yield | — | — |
| Cap rate | — | — |
| Property tax | ||
| Effective tax rate | 0.9% | Better: 0.8% |
| Typical annual tax | $5,926 | Better: $5,190 |
| Demographics | ||
| Population | 2,211 | 3,632 |
| Median household income | Better: $205,974 | $128,274 |
| Climate & migration | ||
| Overall risk (FEMA NRI) | Relatively Moderate | Very Low |
| Net migration | -788 | Better: +228 |
| Schools | ||
| Public schools | — | — |
| Students enrolled | — | — |