Is Highland, MD 20777 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Highland housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 44% of homes in Highland, MD 20777 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 14 days and there were 1.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 16 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 22%, homes sold faster (32 days then) and the median sale price fell 18% to $914,604. Overall, Highland is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Howard County, homes here sell faster than in 94% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 50%. On our competition score, Highland ranks #11 of 241 MD ZIP codes with enough sales (score 87 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Dayton 21036 (10% sold over asking) or Savage 20763 (25% sold over asking), while Woodbine 21797 (63% sold over asking) and Glenwood 21738 (60% sold over asking) are even more competitive.