Gross rental yield of 5.85% — ranked #76 of 170 Maryland ZIP codes. June 2026 data.
| Metric | 1-year change | 5-year change |
|---|---|---|
| Home value | +0.1% | +18.7% |
| Market rent | +5.1% | +27.9% |
Metro: Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD · County: Howard County · Annual rent: $28,740
Similar home values, sorted by yield — the cheapest way to see if 21045 is actually the better buy.
| ZIP | City | ST | Home value | Rent/mo | Yield | P/R | Value 1y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20715 | Bowie | MD | $498,956 | $2,737 | 6.58% | 15.2 | -0.0% |
| 20603 | Waldorf | MD | $486,694 | $2,418 | 5.96% | 16.8 | -1.7% |
| 21075 | Elkridge | MD | $494,340 | $2,429 | 5.90% | 17.0 | -1.2% |
| 20876 | Germantown | MD | $487,195 | $2,119 | 5.22% | 19.2 | -2.1% |
| 21015 | Bel Air | MD | $490,921 | $2,088 | 5.10% | 19.6 | +0.8% |
| 20678 | Prince Frederick | MD | $484,111 | $1,803 | 4.47% | 22.4 | +2.0% |
| 21210 | Baltimore | MD | $496,868 | $1,844 | 4.45% | 22.5 | +4.5% |
| 20708 | Laurel | MD | $493,334 | $1,594 | 3.88% | 25.8 | +0.5% |
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