Real Estate Investing in Dayton, Maryland

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 2,162 • Howard County

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Should you buy in Dayton, MD? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (64/100)

Mixed — home prices are stretched relative to local incomes. Run the math on your specific situation.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

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No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.1% 5yr CAGR

4.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $1,037,611
Avg Monthly Rent $2,421
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Dayton Real Estate

Dayton, MD covers 1 ZIP codes and a population but the investment metrics here are lackluster — this is not a market to enter casually.

Dayton is the kind of market where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. decisively out-of-state investors should be especially careful with the assumptions they carry in.

Rent trends and price trends in Dayton are both soft, which is the uncomfortable combination that defines distressed-leaning markets in Maryland.

Dayton's population trends and income levels suggest a market where affordability is strained, which constrains how aggressively rents can rise without hurting collections.

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Avg Home Value
$1,037,611
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,421
1% Rule
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Landlord Friendly (MD)

ZIP Codes in Dayton, MD

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dayton, MD

What kind of tenants rent in Dayton, MD?

The renter base in Dayton, MD is reasonable for the $2,421/mo price point. Screening well and pricing to market typically yields consistent tenants.

What is the rental occupancy rate in Dayton, MD?

Rental vacancy in Dayton, MD is elevated. Investors should budget normal turnover but not chronic empty units.

How much does a house cost in Dayton, MD?

The median home value in Dayton, MD is roughly $1.0M. That puts it reasonable relative to the MD statewide average.

What does house hacking look like in Dayton, MD?

House hacking works a tougher in Dayton, MD. Rents of $2,421/mo against $1.0M acquisition make the strategy solid for owner-occupants.

How do landlord-tenant laws work in Dayton, MD?

Landlord-friendliness in Dayton, MD is landlord-friendly. Eviction timelines and lease enforcement are considered reasonable by most property managers.

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