Looking for affordable housing options in Maryland? According to the Zillow Home Value Index, which is the source of this data, there are surprising pockets of affordability across the state, with significant growth potential. You’ll find that Baltimore dominates the list with 21 neighborhoods, while Cumberland offers 4 budget-friendly options.
You might be shocked to discover that even the most expensive neighborhood on our list has a 2025 median home value of just $100,678, while the most affordable comes in at an astonishing $41,143—figures almost unheard of in today’s housing market. Even more interesting is that many of these neighborhoods have seen explosive growth over the past 15 years, with Bridgeview-Greenlawn experiencing a staggering 359% increase since 2010, demonstrating that low entry prices don’t necessarily mean poor investment potential.
These 25 neighborhoods remain accessible for first-time buyers and investors, with an average 2025 home value of $71,669 across all neighborhoods. You’ll notice a striking pattern where some formerly neglected areas are now experiencing rapid revitalization, while others maintain remarkably consistent values over the decades.
1. Parkview – Woodbrook
- 2025 Home Value: $100,677.53
- 2020 Home Value: $75,248.98
- 2015 Home Value: $62,805.18
- 2010 Home Value: $101,977.46
- % Change 2010-2025: -1.27%
- % Change 2015-2025: 60.30%
- % Change 2020-2025: 33.79%
At the top spot, Baltimore’s Parkview-Woodbrook neighborhood presents the fascinating case of a high-value area that experienced significant volatility. You’ll be surprised to learn this neighborhood started with the highest value on our list at $101,977 in 2010, before experiencing a dramatic 38.41% crash to $62,805 by 2015 – one of the steepest declines we observed. The recovery since then has been substantial, with values climbing to $75,249 by 2020 and essentially returning to their 2010 levels by 2025 at $100,678 (still 1.27% below the starting point). This V-shaped recovery, with a 60.30% gain from the 2015 low point, demonstrates both the risks and potential opportunities in Baltimore’s housing market.
2. Bridgeview – Greenlawn
- 2025 Home Value: $96,646.51
- 2020 Home Value: $60,038.43
- 2015 Home Value: $36,240.83
- 2010 Home Value: $21,045.06
- % Change 2010-2025: 359.24%
- % Change 2015-2025: 166.68%
- % Change 2020-2025: 60.97%
Nestled in West Baltimore, Bridgeview-Greenlawn stands as the absolute champion of appreciation on our list. You’ll be astonished by the neighborhood’s extraordinary 359.24% growth since 2010 – the highest by far of any area we examined. Starting from a modest $21,045 in 2010, values climbed to $36,241 by 2015, before accelerating dramatically to $60,038 by 2020. The strong momentum has continued with a 60.97% increase in just the past five years, bringing 2025 values to $96,647.
3. Ellwood Park-Monument
- 2025 Home Value: $94,283.77
- 2020 Home Value: $54,153.06
- 2015 Home Value: $31,845.12
- 2010 Home Value: $30,069.90
- % Change 2010-2025: 213.55%
- % Change 2015-2025: 196.07%
- % Change 2020-2025: 74.11%
Located in East Baltimore adjacent to Patterson Park, Ellwood Park-Monument has experienced a dramatic revival that places it among the top performers on our list. You’ll be amazed by the neighborhood’s extraordinary 213.55% appreciation since 2010, when homes averaged just $30,070. The neighborhood saw minimal early growth to $31,845 by 2015, before accelerating significantly to reach $54,153 by 2020. The momentum has continued with a 74.11% surge in just the past five years, bringing values to $94,284 by 2025.
4. Gwynns Falls
- 2025 Home Value: $93,364.25
- 2020 Home Value: $56,696.63
- 2015 Home Value: $31,903.38
- 2010 Home Value: $31,024.31
- % Change 2010-2025: 200.94%
- % Change 2015-2025: 192.65%
- % Change 2020-2025: 64.67%
Named after the adjacent parkland that runs through western Baltimore, Gwynns Falls has undergone a remarkable transformation. You’ll be impressed by this neighborhood’s journey from a modest $31,024 average value in 2010 to $93,364 by 2025 – an extraordinary 200.94% increase that has tripled property values. The area saw minimal early growth, reaching just $31,903 by 2015, before accelerating significantly to $56,697 by 2020. The strong momentum has continued with a 64.67% surge in the past five years.
5. Oliver
- 2025 Home Value: $93,919.37
- 2020 Home Value: $88,956.87
- 2015 Home Value: $84,690.12
- 2010 Home Value: $97,066.58
- % Change 2010-2025: -3.24%
- % Change 2015-2025: 10.90%
- % Change 2020-2025: 5.58%
East Baltimore’s Oliver neighborhood presents a unique case as one of only two areas on our list to show a decline in values over the 15-year period. You’ll find this area started with the highest 2010 value on our list at $97,067, before experiencing a significant drop to $84,690 by 2015. The recovery since then has been modest, reaching $88,957 by 2020 and $93,919 by 2025 – still 3.24% below 2010 levels. The area’s proximity to Johns Hopkins Medical Campus and ongoing redevelopment suggest the modest 5.58% gain since 2020 may accelerate in coming years, especially as adjacent neighborhoods continue to appreciate.
6. Walsh-Humbird
- 2025 Home Value: $90,999.02
- 2020 Home Value: $68,486.79
- 2015 Home Value: $61,752.65
- 2010 Home Value: $54,747.97
- % Change 2010-2025: 66.21%
- % Change 2015-2025: 47.36%
- % Change 2020-2025: 32.87%
Cumberland’s Walsh-Humbird neighborhood stands out as the most valuable of the city’s areas on our list, while still offering exceptional affordability. You’ll find this community has shown remarkably consistent growth over 15 years, with home values rising steadily from $54,748 in 2010 to $90,999 by 2025, representing a solid 66.21% appreciation. Unlike many Baltimore neighborhoods, Walsh-Humbird avoided any significant value declines, growing modestly to $61,753 by 2015 and continuing to $68,487 by 2020. The past five years have seen slightly accelerated growth with a 32.87% increase.
7. Four by Four
- 2025 Home Value: $89,776.74
- 2020 Home Value: $46,543.43
- 2015 Home Value: $28,404.89
- 2010 Home Value: $30,081.64
- % Change 2010-2025: 198.44%
- % Change 2015-2025: 216.06%
- % Change 2020-2025: 92.89%
Straddling the northeastern edge of Baltimore, Four by Four has experienced one of the most dramatic transformations on our list. You’ll be amazed by this neighborhood’s journey from a modest $30,082 average value in 2010 to an impressive $89,777 by 2025 – a 198.44% increase that nearly triples the original value. The neighborhood actually experienced a slight decline to $28,405 by 2015, before beginning a remarkable ascent, reaching $46,543 by 2020. The most explosive growth has come in the past five years, with a staggering 92.89% increase.
8. Coppin Heights – Ash-Co-East
- 2025 Home Value: $81,599.85
- 2020 Home Value: $49,994.50
- 2015 Home Value: $30,454.75
- 2010 Home Value: $42,928.43
- % Change 2010-2025: 90.08%
- % Change 2015-2025: 167.94%
- % Change 2020-2025: 63.22%
Adjacent to Coppin State University in West Baltimore, this neighborhood demonstrates the powerful influence of anchor institutions on property values. You’ll find the area has experienced a remarkable roller-coaster ride, starting at $42,928 in 2010 before plunging 29.06% to $30,455 by 2015. The recovery since then has been nothing short of spectacular, with values climbing to $49,995 by 2020 and surging to $81,600 by 2025. This represents a 90.08% increase over the 15-year period, but an even more impressive 167.94% gain from the 2015 low point. The university’s presence provides stability and demand, while ongoing community development initiatives have helped transform the area. With a 63.22% increase just since 2020, the momentum appears strong for continued appreciation.
9. Central Park Heights
- 2025 Home Value: $79,776.76
- 2020 Home Value: $47,170.77
- 2015 Home Value: $40,212.94
- 2010 Home Value: $60,595.39
- % Change 2010-2025: 31.65%
- % Change 2015-2025: 98.39%
- % Change 2020-2025: 69.12%
Located in Northwest Baltimore, Central Park Heights presents a fascinating case of recovery and resurgence. You’ll notice this neighborhood began with relatively high values of $60,595 in 2010, before experiencing a dramatic 33.64% decline to $40,213 by 2015 – one of the steepest drops on our list. However, the recovery has been equally impressive, with values rebounding to $47,171 by 2020 and surging to $79,777 by 2025. This represents a modest 31.65% gain over the full 15-year period, but a remarkable 98.39% increase from the 2015 low point. The neighborhood’s proximity to Pimlico Race Course and accessible location have contributed to this strong comeback, with the 69.12% gain since 2020 suggesting momentum that may continue in coming years.
10. Madison – Eastend
- 2025 Home Value: $79,570.24
- 2020 Home Value: $46,592.69
- 2015 Home Value: $29,354.93
- 2010 Home Value: $22,322.32
- % Change 2010-2025: 256.46%
- % Change 2015-2025: 171.06%
- % Change 2020-2025: 70.78%
Tucked in Baltimore’s eastern district, Madison-Eastend exemplifies the transformative potential of previously overlooked neighborhoods. You’ll be impressed by the extraordinary 256.46% value increase since 2010, when the average home was priced at just $22,322. The neighborhood showed early promise with growth to $29,355 by 2015, before accelerating significantly to reach $46,593 by 2020. The momentum has continued unabated, with a 70.78% surge in just the past five years, bringing 2025 values to $79,570.
11. Wills
- 2025 Home Value: $76,601.04
- 2020 Home Value: $55,202.08
- 2015 Home Value: $48,081.29
- 2010 Home Value: $42,322.99
- % Change 2010-2025: 80.99%
- % Change 2015-2025: 59.32%
- % Change 2020-2025: 38.76%
Another Cumberland gem, Wills neighborhood provides exceptional value with steady growth potential. You’ll discover that this stable community has seen consistent appreciation over fifteen years, with home values increasing from $42,323 in 2010 to $76,601 by 2025, representing a solid 80.99% gain. The neighborhood experienced moderate early growth to $48,081 by 2015, followed by continued appreciation to $55,202 by 2020. Recent years have brought accelerated growth with a 38.76% increase since 2020.
12. Rosemont
- 2025 Home Value: $76,663.34
- 2020 Home Value: $36,419.37
- 2015 Home Value: $27,916.11
- 2010 Home Value: $23,363.31
- % Change 2010-2025: 228.14%
- % Change 2015-2025: 174.62%
- % Change 2020-2025: 110.50%
Situated in West Baltimore, Rosemont has experienced an extraordinary renaissance that makes it one of the standout performers on our list. You’ll be astounded by the neighborhood’s 228.14% appreciation since 2010, when homes averaged just $23,363. While growth was modest through 2015, reaching $27,916, and continued at a moderate pace to $36,419 by 2020, the real explosion has come in the past five years, with values more than doubling to $76,663 – an astonishing 110.50% gain. Despite this dramatic growth, Rosemont remains affordable relative to Baltimore’s more established areas.
13. Eastside-Willowbrook
- 2025 Home Value: $75,002.41
- 2020 Home Value: $49,662.88
- 2015 Home Value: $49,359.11
- 2010 Home Value: $37,863.56
- % Change 2010-2025: 98.09%
- % Change 2015-2025: 51.95%
- % Change 2020-2025: 51.02%
Located in Cumberland’s eastern section, Eastside-Willowbrook offers an attractive combination of affordability and consistent growth. You’ll notice that unlike many Baltimore neighborhoods, this area experienced strong early appreciation, with values rising from $37,864 in 2010 to $49,359 by 2015, a 30.36% increase. Interestingly, values then plateaued for the next five years, reaching just $49,663 by 2020, representing virtually no growth during that period. However, the most recent five years have seen a dramatic 51.02% surge to $75,002 by 2025. This nearly doubling of values since 2010 demonstrates Cumberland’s emerging appeal as an affordable alternative to more expensive Maryland markets, while still offering the charm of a historic mountain town.
14. Westport
- 2025 Home Value: $74,249.39
- 2020 Home Value: $46,692.30
- 2015 Home Value: $26,781.51
- 2010 Home Value: $52,328.35
- % Change 2010-2025: 41.89%
- % Change 2015-2025: 177.24%
- % Change 2020-2025: 59.02%
Situated along Baltimore’s Middle Branch waterfront, Westport demonstrates the dramatic volatility that can occur in transitioning neighborhoods. You’ll be intrigued by this area’s roller-coaster valuation history – starting at a relatively high $52,328 in 2010, values plummeted by nearly 50% to $26,782 by 2015, creating one of the most severe declines on our list. However, the recovery has been equally dramatic, rebounding to $46,692 by 2020 and surging to $74,249 by 2025. This represents a 177.24% increase from the 2015 low point, though the overall 15-year growth rate of 41.89% appears more modest.
15. Franklin Square
- 2025 Home Value: $72,918.91
- 2020 Home Value: $62,266.00
- 2015 Home Value: $57,132.43
- 2010 Home Value: $69,068.81
- % Change 2010-2025: 5.57%
- % Change 2015-2025: 27.63%
- % Change 2020-2025: 17.11%
Surrounding one of Baltimore’s historic urban squares, Franklin Square stands out for its architectural heritage and stable property values. You’ll find it had one of the higher starting points on our list at $69,069 in 2010, before experiencing a significant decline to $57,132 by 2015 – a pattern seen in several Baltimore neighborhoods. The recovery began afterward, with values climbing to $62,266 by 2020 and reaching $72,919 in 2025. The overall growth of just 5.57% since 2010 reflects this V-shaped trajectory, masking the more impressive 27.63% gain since the 2015 low point.
16. Penn North
- 2025 Home Value: $62,045.73
- 2020 Home Value: $50,818.82
- 2015 Home Value: $41,247.83
- 2010 Home Value: $36,486.12
- % Change 2010-2025: 70.05%
- % Change 2015-2025: 50.42%
- % Change 2020-2025: 22.09%
Centrally located in Baltimore with excellent transit access, Penn North offers a compelling combination of affordability and convenience. You’ll see that the neighborhood has experienced steady growth over 15 years, with values rising from $36,486 in 2010 to $62,046 by 2025, representing a solid 70.05% increase. The growth trajectory has been relatively consistent, reaching $41,248 by 2015 and $50,819 by 2020. While the 22.09% appreciation since 2020 is more moderate than some other neighborhoods on this list, the steady upward trend suggests sustainable development rather than speculative volatility.
17. Penrose-Fayette Street Outreach
- 2025 Home Value: $59,460.36
- 2020 Home Value: $33,164.94
- 2015 Home Value: $22,553.03
- 2010 Home Value: $14,013.39
- % Change 2010-2025: 324.31%
- % Change 2015-2025: 163.65%
- % Change 2020-2025: 79.29%
Bordering Franklin Square in West Baltimore, Penrose-Fayette Street Outreach stands out with the second-highest appreciation rate on our list. You’ll be astonished to learn that property values have more than quadrupled since 2010, with an extraordinary 324.31% increase from $14,013 to $59,460 by 2025. The neighborhood showed early signs of this potential with a 60.94% gain between 2010 and 2015, reaching $22,553. Growth continued steadily to $33,165 by 2020, before accelerating again with a 79.29% surge in the past five years.
18. Darley Park
- 2025 Home Value: $52,077.50
- 2020 Home Value: $33,752.81
- 2015 Home Value: $19,893.48
- 2010 Home Value: $16,517.15
- % Change 2010-2025: 215.29%
- % Change 2015-2025: 161.78%
- % Change 2020-2025: 54.29%
Bordering Clifton Park in northeast Baltimore, Darley Park showcases remarkable growth potential in the city’s housing market. You’ll be impressed by the extraordinary 215.29% value increase since 2010, when homes averaged just $16,517. By 2015, values had modestly increased to $19,893, but the real transformation began after that, nearly doubling to $33,753 by 2020. The momentum has continued, with values reaching $52,078 by 2025, representing a 54.29% gain in just the last five years.
19. Sandtown-Winchester
- 2025 Home Value: $52,596.41
- 2020 Home Value: $47,223.57
- 2015 Home Value: $44,010.46
- 2010 Home Value: $52,929.02
- % Change 2010-2025: -0.63%
- % Change 2015-2025: 19.51%
- % Change 2020-2025: 11.38%
Historically significant Sandtown-Winchester in West Baltimore presents a unique case among Maryland’s affordable neighborhoods. You’ll notice this area has maintained remarkably stable values over a 15-year period, starting at $52,929 in 2010 and ending at $52,596 in 2025 – actually representing a slight decline of 0.63%. The neighborhood experienced a significant drop to $44,010 by 2015, before beginning a slow recovery to $47,224 in 2020 and eventually returning to near its 2010 levels. Despite the national housing boom, Sandtown-Winchester’s recovery has been more measured, with just an 11.38% increase since 2020.
20. East Baltimore Midway
- 2025 Home Value: $51,114.29
- 2020 Home Value: $36,755.52
- 2015 Home Value: $35,035.36
- 2010 Home Value: $42,273.15
- % Change 2010-2025: 20.91%
- % Change 2015-2025: 45.89%
- % Change 2020-2025: 39.07%
Adjacent to Johns Hopkins Medical Campus, East Baltimore Midway presents a fascinating case study in neighborhood transformation. You’ll find it had one of the higher starting values on our list at $42,273 in 2010, before experiencing a significant decline to $35,035 by 2015. This downturn created an opportunity that investors and homebuyers have increasingly recognized, with values rebounding to $36,756 by 2020 and surging to $51,114 in 2025. The overall growth of 20.91% since 2010 might seem modest compared to other neighborhoods, but that figure masks the V-shaped recovery that has occurred, with the neighborhood gaining 45.89% just since 2015.
21. Easterwood
- 2025 Home Value: $53,016.63
- 2020 Home Value: $32,513.39
- 2015 Home Value: $23,013.08
- 2010 Home Value: $18,549.49
- % Change 2010-2025: 185.81%
- % Change 2015-2025: 130.38%
- % Change 2020-2025: 63.06%
Just west of Penn North in Baltimore, Easterwood has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past 15 years. You’ll find property values have nearly tripled since 2010, with an impressive 185.81% increase from $18,549 to $53,017 by 2025. The neighborhood saw steady but modest growth to $23,013 by 2015, followed by more accelerated appreciation to $32,513 by 2020. The most dramatic gains have come in the last five years, with a 63.06% surge since 2020.
22. Mosher
- 2025 Home Value: $49,641.16
- 2020 Home Value: $25,759.52
- 2015 Home Value: $20,318.93
- 2010 Home Value: $18,241.33
- % Change 2010-2025: 172.14%
- % Change 2015-2025: 144.31%
- % Change 2020-2025: 92.71%
Located in West Baltimore, Mosher has experienced one of the most dramatic transformations on our list. You’ll be amazed to learn that property values have nearly doubled just since 2020, with an extraordinary 92.71% increase in just five years. Looking back further, the growth is even more impressive – from a modest $18,241 in 2010 to $49,641 in 2025, representing a 172.14% surge. The neighborhood saw relatively modest gains between 2010 and 2020, but recent years have brought accelerated investment and revitalization.
23. Broadway East
- 2025 Home Value: $48,535.17
- 2020 Home Value: $37,854.37
- 2015 Home Value: $29,755.56
- 2010 Home Value: $29,940.87
- % Change 2010-2025: 62.10%
- % Change 2015-2025: 63.11%
- % Change 2020-2025: 28.22%
Situated in East Baltimore, Broadway East presents an intriguing investment opportunity with its historical character. You’ll notice the unusual pattern in this neighborhood’s valuation history – starting at $29,941 in 2010, values actually declined slightly to $29,756 by 2015, bucking the typical growth trend. However, the area has experienced a significant renaissance since then, climbing to $37,854 by 2020 and reaching $48,535 in 2025. This represents a 62.10% increase since 2010, with most of that growth occurring in the past decade.
24. Decatur-Heights
- 2025 Home Value: $46,044.30
- 2020 Home Value: $36,051.30
- 2015 Home Value: $33,228.38
- 2010 Home Value: $25,551.94
- % Change 2010-2025: 80.20%
- % Change 2015-2025: 38.57%
- % Change 2020-2025: 27.72%
Tucked away in Cumberland within Allegany County, Decatur-Heights offers remarkable affordability in western Maryland. You’ll appreciate how this neighborhood has shown steady growth over the years, with home values increasing from $25,552 in 2010 to $33,228 by 2015. The pace slowed somewhat between 2015 and 2020, with values reaching just $36,051, but has picked up again in recent years to reach $46,044 in 2025. While the 80.20% growth since 2010 isn’t as explosive as some Baltimore neighborhoods, the consistent appreciation demonstrates Decatur-Heights’ enduring appeal as a stable, affordable community in the Cumberland metro area.
25. Shipley Hill
- 2025 Home Value: $41,143.16
- 2020 Home Value: $24,269.56
- 2015 Home Value: $17,001.30
- 2010 Home Value: $15,442.30
- % Change 2010-2025: 166.43%
- % Change 2015-2025: 142.00%
- % Change 2020-2025: 69.53%
Nestled in southwest Baltimore City, Shipley Hill stands as the most affordable neighborhood in all of Maryland. You’ll find property values have skyrocketed over the past 15 years, with a remarkable 166.43% increase since 2010, when the average home value was just $15,442. By 2015, values had only modestly risen to $17,001, but the acceleration began in earnest after 2020, when the average home was valued at $24,270. Now in 2025, despite the strong growth to $41,143, this historic neighborhood remains the most affordable in the state, offering an extraordinary opportunity for first-time homebuyers and investors alike.
