Maryland Land Prices per Acre, by County
What vacant land has sold for in Maryland, statewide, by parcel size and county. Want a number for your own parcel? Get a free cash offer.
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Maryland Land Prices at a Glance
$112,500
Median land sale price
$62,983
Median price per acre
2,034
Land sales in 12 months
176
Average days on market
Recent market data, report of December 2025. Medians of vacant land sales. Small lots near towns cost far more per acre than large rural tracts, so compare parcels of a similar size.
Land Prices by Acreage in Maryland
How land values in Maryland vary by parcel size, based on recent sales data.
| Acreage | Median Price | $/Acre | Sold (12mo) | For Sale | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 1 Acre | $60K | $196K | 828 | 910 | 173d |
| 1-2 Acres | $83K | $65K | 314 | 305 | 220d |
| 2-5 Acres | $140K | $47K | 384 | 360 | 162d |
| 5-10 Acres | $162K | $25K | 186 | 196 | 183d |
| 10-20 Acres | $189K | $15K | 123 | 97 | 173d |
| 20-50 Acres | $283K | $10K | 98 | 83 | 116d |
| 50-100 Acres | $520K | $7K | 53 | 29 | 171d |
| 100+ Acres | $650K | $3K | 35 | 30 | 160d |
Small parcels (Under 1 Acre) in Maryland sell for a median of $196K/acre, while larger parcels (100+ Acres) average $3K/acre — a 98% difference per acre. This per-acre discount for larger parcels is typical across most land markets.
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Land Prices per Acre in Every Maryland County
21 counties with at least 3 sales, highest price per acre first. Land costs the most per acre in Anne Arundel County ($292,243) and the least in Allegany County ($10,567).
| County | Median per acre | Median sale | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Arundel County | $292,243 | $66,000 | 223 |
| Montgomery County | $249,713 | $400,000 | 95 |
| Howard County | $248,974 | $410,000 | 39 |
| Baltimore city | $137,255 | $242,500 | 92 |
| Baltimore County | $137,255 | $242,500 | 92 |
| Talbot County | $81,222 | $182,500 | 53 |
| Cecil County | $77,500 | $100,000 | 69 |
| Harford County | $64,082 | $235,000 | 66 |
| Frederick County | $59,845 | $227,450 | 84 |
| Kent County | $58,342 | $80,000 | 68 |
| Carroll County | $52,721 | $176,250 | 70 |
| Washington County | $50,000 | $105,000 | 93 |
| Calvert County | $40,322 | $55,000 | 77 |
| Worcester County | $38,730 | $192,500 | 94 |
| Caroline County | $35,931 | $86,500 | 48 |
| Wicomico County | $32,538 | $62,500 | 83 |
| Charles County | $30,303 | $90,000 | 93 |
| Garrett County | $29,474 | $69,950 | 168 |
| Dorchester County | $20,166 | $107,000 | 63 |
| Somerset County | $15,107 | $38,500 | 62 |
| Allegany County | $10,567 | $35,000 | 55 |
Land Values in Maryland: What to Know
Recent market data puts the median price of land in Maryland at about $63,000 per acre. The median sale was $112,500, across 2,034 land sales in 12 months, and land took an average of 176 days to sell.
Prices are highest in the suburbs between Washington and Baltimore. Anne Arundel County is at about $292,200 per acre, Montgomery County at about $249,700, and Howard County at about $249,000. The mountains of western Maryland and the lower Eastern Shore cost the least: Allegany County is about $10,600 per acre, Somerset County about $15,100, and Dorchester County about $20,200.
Why small lots cost more per acre
Maryland lots under 1 acre sold for about $195,900 per acre, with a median sale of $60,000. At 5 to 10 acres the figure drops to about $25,400, at 20 to 50 acres to about $10,100, and above 100 acres to about $3,400. Small lots in built up areas are scarce and close to jobs, so buyers pay more for each acre. Large tracts are often farm or forest land, where each added acre is worth far less.
How to estimate what your land is worth
The best guide is what similar parcels sold for close to yours in the last year or two. Compare land of about the same size first. Then check the things buyers ask about: a legal road or easement to the land, power and water nearby, and whether the flood map puts part of it in a flood zone. Each missing item lowers the price. Near the Chesapeake Bay and the coast, ask the county planning office about any limits on building close to the water.
For a quick starting number, try our free land value estimator. You can also see county prices for Anne Arundel County, Garrett County and Allegany County.
Land Price Questions in Maryland
How much is an acre of land in Maryland?
Recent market data puts the statewide median at about $63,000 per acre, with a median sale of $112,500.
Where is the cheapest land in Maryland?
Allegany County has the lowest median, at about $10,600 per acre. Somerset County is about $15,100.
How much does 5 acres cost in Maryland?
Parcels of 5 to 10 acres sold for a median of $162,000, or about $25,400 per acre.
How long does land take to sell in Maryland?
Land sold in an average of 176 days. Parcels of 20 to 50 acres sold fastest, in 116 days on average, and 1 to 2 acre lots took 220 days.