Real Estate Investing in Charles County, Maryland

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21 ZIP codes • Population: 168,624

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (61/100)

Mixed signals β€” some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
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2.9 / 5 (46/100)

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

⚠️ Risks to Know
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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2.9/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

2.8% 5yr CAGR

4.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $463,703
Avg Monthly Rent $2,228
ZIP Codes 21

Investing in Charles County Real Estate

Charles County (MD) covers 21 ZIPs and 17 municipalities. plainly the fundamentals here skew distressed, and both rent and price trends have been thin across most of the geography.

A 2.9 rating and a 0.0% 5-year CAGR are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting. Charles County sits firmly in that category.

Population dynamics in Charles haven't been supportive. a harder case for combined with sluggish income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Avg Home Value
$463,703
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,228
1% Rule
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Landlord Friendly (MD)
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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Charles County

1 College 4,984 Students 1,330 Off-Campus Renters
C
College of Southern Maryland
2-Year Public Β· 4,984 students
πŸ“ ~1,330 students rent off-campus

Investor Insight: With 1,330 students living off-campus, Charles County has substantial rental demand from the college population β€” typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

Cities in Charles County

ZIP Codes in Charles County, MD

20603 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Waldorf
Population 32,649
Avg Home $483,817
Avg Rent $2,419/mo
20602 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Waldorf
Population 29,425
Avg Home $391,554
Avg Rent $2,472/mo
20601 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Waldorf
Population 27,340
Avg Home $439,831
Avg Rent $2,094/mo
20646 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
La Plata
Population 21,601
Avg Home $482,447
Avg Rent $2,412/mo
20695 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Waldorf
Population 12,725
Avg Home $479,483
Avg Rent $3,400/mo
20640 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Indian Head
Population 10,254
Avg Home $349,943
Avg Rent $2,363/mo
20616 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Bryans Road
Population 7,435
Avg Home $427,211
Avg Rent $2,650/mo
20637 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Hughesville
Population 6,337
Avg Home $592,028
Avg Rent $2,871/mo
20622 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Mechanicsville
Population 5,259
Avg Home $513,557
Avg Rent $1,611/mo
20664 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Newburg
Population 3,121
Avg Home $428,195
Avg Rent $2,151/mo
20662 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Nanjemoy
Population 2,326
Avg Home $401,520
Avg Rent $1,818/mo
20677 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Port Tobacco
Population 2,113
Avg Home $583,404
Avg Rent $1,971/mo
20675 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Pomfret
Population 1,836
Avg Home $477,583
Avg Rent $1,899/mo
20693 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Welcome
Population 1,238
Avg Home $515,390
Avg Rent $1,971/mo
20625 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Cobb Island
Population 1,135
Avg Home $374,207
Avg Rent $1,917/mo
20611 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Bel Alton
Population 1,128
Avg Home $478,584
Avg Rent $1,971/mo
20658 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Marbury
Population 862
Avg Home $367,449
Avg Rent $1,863/mo
20645 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Issue
Population 717
Avg Home $520,523
Avg Rent $2,151/mo
20632 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Faulkner
Population 687
Avg Home $487,010
Avg Rent $1,944/mo
20617 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Bryantown
Population 368
Avg Home $564,644
Avg Rent $2,430/mo
20612 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Hughesville
Population 68
Avg Home $379,382
Avg Rent $2,412/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions About Charles County

What price range are homes in, MD?

In, MD the median home value sits at $464K. Against the broader MD market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

What is the investability score for, MD?

With a 2.9/5 investability score, MD ranks as a solid market for rental property investors. Median prices of $464K and rents of $2,228/mo drive the underlying numbers.

Are tenants stable in, MD?

Expect a solid tenant pool in, MD. The rental market absorbs $2,228/mo rents without meaningful friction.

How does, MD compare to the MD average?

, MD comes in broadly in line with on the MD comparison. Specific drivers include $464K prices and $2,228/mo rents.

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