ZIP comparison · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
21042 vs 21797
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 | ZIP21042Ellicott City CDP, MD | ZIP21797Lisbon CDP, MD |
|---|---|---|
| Home value | ||
| Typical home value | $810,780 | Better: $815,812 |
| 1-year appreciation | -0.2% | Better: +1.6% |
| 5-year CAGR | +4.0% | Better: +4.4% |
| 10-year CAGR | +3.6% | Better: +4.2% |
| Rent & investment | ||
| Monthly rent | $2,595 | — |
| Gross yield | 3.8% | — |
| Cap rate | 2.3% | — |
| Property tax | ||
| Effective tax rate | 1.2% | Better: 0.8% |
| Typical annual tax | $9,614 | Better: $6,820 |
| Demographics | ||
| Population | 43,327 | 8,643 |
| Median household income | Better: $190,061 | $189,241 |
| Climate & migration | ||
| Overall risk (FEMA NRI) | Relatively Low | Relatively Low |
| Net migration | -1,203 | -1,203 |
| Schools | ||
| Public schools | 13 | 1 |
| Students enrolled | 9,426 | 460 |