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Market MapMarylandKent

Kent County

MarylandPopulation: 19,289
55
/100
Hold
#459 of 1,000 counties
#14 in Maryland (24 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs Research·Independent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated January 1, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$377,212
Median Home Price
61% above national median
$22,398/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
5.94%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Estimated from price data
+$0
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
55/100
55
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
63/100

Based on 1.3% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
51/100

Price-to-income ratio of 5.3x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

No significant strengths identified based on current data.

Challenges

  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
  • -Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population
19,289
Median Income
$71,635
vs $57,059 national est.
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
5.3x
Less affordable

Who this market fits

Skip if
  • −You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
Anne ArundelMD
57$494,258$2,2745.52%HoldView
HarfordMD
57$407,163$1,7675.21%HoldView
CurrentKentMD
55$377,212Est. pending—Hold
Prince GeorgesMD
55$422,458$1,9855.64%HoldView
FrederickMD
55$492,171$2,1015.12%HoldView
CarrollMD
53$481,105$1,7674.41%HoldView

The Bottom Line

HoldKent is a neutral market.

Kent County in Maryland scores 55/100, ranking #459 of 1,000 US counties (top 61%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental roughly breaks even on cash flow. The deal works on appreciation or with better terms, not on month-one cash flow.

Monthly Cash Flow
+$0/mo
Cap Rate
0.0%
Cash-on-Cash
0.0%

Related markets

Markets like Kent with stronger cash flow

  • Prince Georges County for cash-flow rentals
  • Anne Arundel County for cash-flow rentals
  • Harford County for cash-flow rentals

Head-to-head comparisons

  • Kent vs Prince Georges for rentals
  • Kent vs Frederick for rentals
  • Kent vs Anne Arundel for rentals
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