Is West Friendship, MD 21794 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The West Friendship housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 43% of homes in West Friendship, MD 21794 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 43 days and there were 0.5 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 7 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 29%, homes sold more slowly (17 days then) and the median sale price fell 10% to $1,199,481. Overall, West Friendship is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Howard County, homes here sell more slowly than in 94% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 67%.

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.