Is Mount Airy, MD 21771 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Mount Airy housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 38% of homes in Mount Airy, MD 21771 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 33 days and there were 2.3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 97 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (38% then), homes sold more slowly (22 days then) and the median sale price rose 1% to $682,205. Overall, Mount Airy is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Frederick County, homes here sell faster than in 68% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 55%. On our competition score, Mount Airy ranks #80 of 241 MD ZIP codes with enough sales (score 73 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Buckeystown 21717 (0% sold over asking) or Frederick 21705 (0% sold over asking), while Woodsboro 21798 (50% sold over asking) and Thurmont 21788 (44% sold over asking) are even more competitive.