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Harford County · ZIP 21040

Edgewood

Affordable entry, APG-adjacent, water nearby.

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Population

~25,600

Median Home Price

$285K

School Rating

5 / 10

Ratings via GreatSchools.org

Commute to Baltimore

~35 min

Vibe

Affordable / Commuter

TL;DR

Edgewood is among Harford County's most affordable markets, with strong demand from APG-connected buyers and investors. Median prices typically land in the high $200Ks to low $300Ks, with moderate inventory and quick turnover on updated homes.

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Life in Edgewood

A grounded look at Edgewood — the neighborhoods, waterfront parks, and everyday commute.

Local Highlights

Why people love Edgewood

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Entry-Level Prices

One of the friendliest starting points in the county.

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Water Access

Mariner Point and Flying Point Parks put the Gunpowder minutes away.

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MARC + APG

Rail service and direct APG access make daily logistics easy.

Market Snapshot

Edgewood real estate at a glance

Report month · June 2026

$285,000

Median Home Price

26 days

Avg Days on Market

Moderate (2.5 months of supply)

Inventory

6-Month Median Price Trend

Past Updates

Edgewood · Monthly log
MonthMedian PriceAvg Days on MarketTemp
May 2026$284,00027 daysBalanced
Apr 2026$281,00029 daysBalanced
Mar 2026$276,00031 daysBalanced

Market figures are representative recent estimates for the Edgewood area and update periodically.

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12-month median price trend

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Latest median

$285,000

Jun 2026

12-month change

+6.5%

vs. Jul 2025

12-mo range

$268K$285K

Low to high

Last 12 months · Edgewood

Monthly data
12-month median price and average days on market for Edgewood
MonthMedian PriceMoM ChangeAvg DOM
Jul 2025$267,61532 days
Aug 2025$267,788+0.1%31 days
Sep 2025$268,755+0.4%31 days
Oct 2025$270,638+0.7%30 days
Nov 2025$273,315+1.0%30 days
Dec 2025$276,450+1.1%29 days
Jan 2026$279,585+1.1%29 days
Feb 2026$282,262+1.0%28 days
Mar 2026$276,000-2.2%31 days
Apr 2026$281,000+1.8%29 days
May 2026$284,000+1.1%27 days
Jun 2026$285,000+0.4%26 days

Figures are representative recent estimates for the Edgewood area; contact Josh for the current MLS snapshot.

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Market updates for Edgewood

The latest movement in the Edgewood market plus recent reports and articles you should read next.

Median Price MoM

+1.1%

Days on Market MoM

-6.9%

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Why people choose Edgewood

Schools & Education

Edgewood is served by Harford County Public Schools, including Edgewood Elementary, Edgewood Middle, and Edgewood High School.

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Parks & Recreation

Mariner Point Park offers waterfront trails, fishing, and a playground along the Gunpowder River, and Flying Point Park provides additional waterfront recreation.

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Local Lifestyle

Edgewood offers direct access to Aberdeen Proving Ground, I-95, and MARC Penn Line rail, along with waterfront recreation on the Gunpowder River.

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About Edgewood

Community Focus

Edgewood is a community in southern Harford County along the Gunpowder River, adjacent to Aberdeen Proving Ground with MARC Penn Line rail service and I-95 access. Local amenities include Mariner Point Park and Flying Point Park for waterfront trails and fishing, the Edgewood Recreation Center, and nearby Gunpowder Falls State Park.

Market Perspective

Housing stock includes mid-century detached homes, townhomes, condos, waterfront and water-access properties, and newer developments. The median sale price is around $285,000 with roughly 2.5 months of inventory and homes averaging about 26 days on market.

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FAQ

Frequently asked about Edgewood

Is Edgewood, MD a good place to live?

Edgewood is one of Harford County's larger communities (population roughly 25,600) with waterfront access on the Gunpowder River, direct APG and MARC access, and schools rated around 5/10. Housing characteristics vary noticeably by street, so block-level research is important.

How much do homes cost in Edgewood?

The median sale price in Edgewood is around $285,000, one of the most affordable entry points in Harford County. Updated homes near the water hold value especially well. See current trends on our market updates page.

What school district serves Edgewood?

Edgewood is served by Harford County Public Schools, with Edgewood Elementary, Edgewood Middle, and Edgewood High as the zoned schools. Compare current ratings on GreatSchools for Edgewood.

Is Edgewood a safe place to live?

Edgewood is patrolled by the Harford County Sheriff's Office. Crime patterns vary meaningfully block by block, so buyers should review current Sheriff's Office crime maps, drive the specific street at multiple times of day, and lean on a local agent for candid neighborhood insight.

What is the commute like from Edgewood to Baltimore and APG?

Edgewood is about 35 minutes from downtown Baltimore via I-95 and only about 10 minutes to Aberdeen Proving Ground. The Edgewood MARC station also offers Penn Line rail service to Baltimore Penn and DC Union Station.

What are the best things to do in Edgewood?

Local favorites include Mariner Point Park (fishing, trails, playground on the Gunpowder River), Flying Point Park, the APG Ordnance Museum, and Gunpowder Falls State Park just across the line. See more on our Local Life guide and Parks & Trails page.

What ZIP code covers Edgewood?

Edgewood is covered by ZIP code 21040.

How competitive is the Edgewood housing market?

Edgewood is a moderate-inventory market — median around $285,000, homes under contract in roughly 26 days, and about 2.5 months of supply. Well-updated homes and rental-ready properties near APG move quickest. See current data on market updates.

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Edgewood vs. similar Harford County towns

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Edgewood

CompareAberdeenCompareJoppaCompareHavre de Grace
Median price$285K$315K$325K$385K
Days on market26 days24 days22 days23 days
Population~25,600~16,500~12,600~14,600
School rating5 / 106 / 106 / 107 / 10
Commute to Baltimore~35 min~40 min (MARC)~30 min~50 min
VibeAffordable / CommuterMilitary / CommuterWaterfront / CommuterWaterfront / Historic
ZIP codes21040210012108521078

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