Fallston, MD — Momentum Score, Home Values & Best-For

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Harford County · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson · population 9,306

Small-town feel

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Rising

Momentum score · 0–100

Where Fallston stands

At or near all-time high.

Median home $574,464

1-year +2.9%

5-yr CAGR +3.8%

vs 5-yr peak +0.0%

Home value trajectory · last 10 years

Zillow ZHVI · monthly

Lifestyle scores

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Walkability

25/100

Very car-dependent

Estimated from population density. Higher = denser, more amenities within walking distance.

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Public transit

10/100

Transit limited

Curated list of major US transit systems + population-based estimate. Higher = real subway/rail/bus options.

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Remote work fit

56/100

Workable for remote workers

Composite of city size, housing cost, state tax structure, and region's remote-work track record.

Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.

How the momentum score breaks down

methodology →

Home YoY

64 · w22%

Home 5-yr CAGR

58 · w22%

Distance from peak

90 · w18%

Home 10-yr CAGR

56 · w10%

Long thesis

Fallston has held up across the cycle: home values at $574,464 with +3.8% 5-year CAGR. The bull case is structural — population, location, employer base — and holds even if next year's print is soft.

Short thesis

Fallston's bear case is the boring one: the cycle is real and any market that's run hard can stall. Watch for slowing population growth, rising days-on-market, or builder discounts as the early warning signals.

About Fallston

Fallston is a city in Harford County, Maryland, with an estimated population of 9,306. It anchors the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson metro area. The median home value in Fallston is $574,464 as of 2026-04, up 2.9% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +3.8% annual growth, with prices at or near the 5-year peak. The composite momentum score is 68 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.

▲ Bull case

●Quiet strength: +2.9% over the trailing year — not a melt-up, but the market is bid.

●Held the highs: currently +0.0% from the 5-year peak — this market refused to give back gains.

▼ Bear case

○Thin housing market: small population means fewer transactions and slower resale. Liquidity risk on exit.

○Local nuance: city-level data smooths over neighborhood differences. School zones, HOA rules, and street-level character matter — visit before deciding.

Playbook

Buyer

You're not in a frenzy but you're not getting bargains either. Make a competitive offer with normal inspection terms. Don't lowball — the listing will move with or without you.

Seller

Price at fair market value; expect movement in 30-45 days. Don't get clever with terms (rent-back, contingencies) — buyers in a Rising market have options.

Investor

Appreciation tailwind exists but cash flow requires discipline on price. Run the numbers conservatively and confirm rent comps before committing.

Local safety & alerts

No active National Weather Service alerts for Harford County right now.

NWS active alerts (MD)Maryland Emergency Management How to prepare (NWS)

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Run the numbers for Fallston

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Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.

Climate & natural-disaster risk

Winter (Jan)

42° / 25°

avg high / low

Summer (Jul)

87° / 68°

avg high / low

Sunny days/yr

203

~56% of year

Annual precip

44″ rain

18″ snow

Disaster risk (1=very low, 5=very high)

Hurricane

Moderate

Tornado

Low

Wildfire

Very low

Earthquake

Very low

Flood

Moderate

State-level averages from NOAA Climate Normals (1991-2020) and FEMA National Risk Index. City-level conditions can vary significantly within a state.

Local sports teams

Major professional teams the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson area cheers for. Detailed stats, schedules, and player pages on intherafters.com.

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Find rentals & listings

Open current Fallston listings on the major real-estate sites.

For rent

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For sale

Zillow for sale → Realtor.com →

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Local economy & environment

Humidity

68%

Moderate climate

Median household income

$98,500

Maryland state median

Top industries (state-level)

Government/DefenseBiotechHealthcare

Humidity is annual average relative humidity (NOAA). Income is Census ACS 5-year estimate. Industries are largest employment sectors statewide (BLS); the local mix in a given city may vary.