The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 20711 sells for about $684,500, or $258 per square foot.
Prices are up +5.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,450 a month.
ZIP 20711 — Lothian
The 20711 housing market remains stable with low inventory and steady demand from buyers seeking rural living within commuting distance of major hubs. Prices have seen moderate year-over-year growth, though the limited number of sales reflects a tight supply environment. Market conditions are currently driven by low turnover and the area's appeal to long-term homeowners.
This ZIP is best suited for families and commuters seeking a rural, quiet lifestyle with larger lot sizes while maintaining access to major regional employment centers.
Median prices moved up 5.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 3.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.5% · poverty 4.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 20711, Anne Arundel County, MD
Lothian is a rural community with low reported crime rates compared to the broader Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area.
Schools serving the area are part of the Anne Arundel County Public Schools system, generally characterized by moderate to high performance ratings.
The area is subject to standard regional flood and wind risks; property insurance premiums are consistent with rural Maryland coastal-plain standards.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to major employment hubs in Annapolis and Washington D.C., with limited new large-scale commercial development within the ZIP.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Maryland) — Maryland Real Property Assessment and Taxation: Property is assessed at its phased-in use value. The tax is calculated by multiplying the assessed value by the applicable state and local tax rates.
Residents primarily commute by car to Annapolis or the D.C. metro area, with average commute times exceeding 35 minutes due to limited public transit options.
The area features access to rural parklands, local equestrian trails, and proximity to the Patuxent River for outdoor recreation.
The rental market is limited in depth, consisting mostly of single-family home rentals with low vacancy pressure and minimal short-term rental activity.
The local economy is largely residential, with residents employed in government, education, and professional services in nearby Annapolis and the D.C. corridor.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles; the area lacks significant public transit infrastructure.
Development is strictly managed by county zoning, focusing on preserving rural character while allowing for low-density residential expansion.
Anne Arundel County utilizes a triennial assessment cycle for property tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to Anne Arundel County school and fire/rescue district taxes.
Property insurance market is stable, though premiums are influenced by regional flood zone designations near the Patuxent River.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Extensive riverfront parkland offering hiking, boating, and wildlife viewing.
A protected area featuring diverse ecosystems and educational trails.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.