The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 21076 sells for about $550,000, or $255 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.8% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 18 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,150 a month.
ZIP 21076 — Hanover
The 21076 housing market remains competitive, driven by strong demand from commuters and proximity to major employment hubs like BWI and Fort Meade. While inventory remains tight, price growth has moderated compared to previous years, reflecting a stable but cautious market environment. Some figures, such as specific monthly closed sales counts, were not explicitly published for this ZIP in the latest reports and are omitted.
This ZIP is well-suited for commuters working in the Baltimore-Washington corridor and families seeking suburban living with convenient access to major retail and transportation infrastructure.
Median prices moved up 2.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 18 days on market with 2.3 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
22% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.2% · poverty 4.5% — 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 6.4%/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 5.2%/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 21076, Anne Arundel County, MD
Crime rates in the Severn area are generally consistent with regional averages for Anne Arundel County, with property crime being the primary concern in commercial corridors near Arundel Mills.
Schools serving the 21076 ZIP code are part of the Anne Arundel County Public Schools system, which maintains a mix of ratings across its elementary, middle, and high school offerings.
The area is not considered a high-risk zone for major natural disasters, though localized stormwater management is a standard consideration for property insurance in Anne Arundel County.
The area benefits from its proximity to the Arundel Mills commercial hub and BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, driving consistent demand for both residential and retail development.
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 benefit from proximity to I-95, I-295, and MD-100, providing direct access to employment centers in Baltimore and the Washington, D.C. metro area.
The area features proximity to Arundel Mills for shopping and entertainment, as well as several local parks and green spaces managed by the county.
The rental market is characterized by high demand driven by proximity to major employment hubs, with a mix of apartment complexes and single-family rentals.
The economy is anchored by the retail and hospitality sectors centered around Arundel Mills, alongside significant employment opportunities at nearby BWI Airport and federal installations.
The area is a major transit node, served by I-95, I-295, and the BWI MARC train station. Infrastructure is focused on maintaining high-capacity corridors for regional commuters.
Ongoing commercial infill and infrastructure improvements are focused on maintaining traffic flow around the high-density Arundel Mills corridor.
The Anne Arundel County assessment office conducts triennial assessments for all residential properties. Property values are determined based on market sales data and physical property characteristics.
Parcels are subject to standard Anne Arundel County school and municipal tax districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and proximity to the Chesapeake Bay, generally remaining stable.
Data retrieved from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates for ZCTA 21076.
The federal school roster could not be retrieved on the last refresh — no list is shown rather than an unverified one. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
Major regional mall and entertainment complex featuring dining, cinema, and retail.
Large-scale gaming and hospitality venue located within the ZIP.
Local community park providing recreational fields and walking paths.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.