Local market intelligence
Wicomico County, Maryland
Wicomico County Market Brief
September 2026
- Sales period
- Sales period: September 2026
- Inventory date
- Inventory as of: October 3, 2026
- Market data source
- Market data: Long & Foster
- MLS attribution
- MLS attribution: Bright MLS
Market interpretation
What stands out
Wicomico County Median Sale Price Reaches $312,000 in September
Let's look at the September 2026 housing numbers for Wicomico County. We saw 73 homes sold over the month, marking an 8.8% decrease from August 2026. Despite the slight dip in closing volume, pricing moved upward. The median sale price reached $312,000, which is a 7.6% increase from the prior month. Homes are taking a bit longer to find buyers, with the median sold days on market climbing to 35 days, up 25% from August. Yet, for properties that successfully closed, sellers generally captured strong offers, reflecting a sale-to-list ratio of 99%. Looking at the immediate pipeline, we recorded 363 active listings and 115 homes under contract as of October 3, 2026. The active market shows a median list price of $295,000. These figures suggest a steady, evolving landscape where properties that align with buyer expectations are holding firm on value.
- Homes sold change
- 8.8%
- Active inventory
- 363
Buyer and seller takeaways
Buyer perspective
For buyers
With 363 active listings and a median active days on market of 67 days as of October 3, 2026, you have time to evaluate your options carefully. However, properties are still closing at a 99% sale-to-list ratio, meaning aggressive lowball offers might not succeed on well-priced homes. Prepare to present solid, straightforward offers when you find the right fit.
Seller perspective
For sellers
The median sold days on market stretched to 35 days in September 2026, a 25% increase from August. This tells us patience is a necessary part of the process right now. Pricing accurately from day one is critical, especially knowing the median active list price sits at $295,000 as of October 3, 2026. Properties positioned well continue to close near asking.
Point-in-time supply
Current inventory
As of October 3, 2026 — separate from September 2026 closed-sale data
- Active listings as of October 3, 2026
- 363
- Homes under contract as of October 3, 2026
- 115
- Median active list price as of October 3, 2026
- $295,000
- Median active days on market as of October 3, 2026
- 67
- Average active days on market as of October 3, 2026
- 98
- Highest active list price as of October 3, 2026
- $3,295,000
- Lowest active list price as of October 3, 2026
- $54,900
Research detail
Deeper market data
Additional approved statistics for Wicomico County during September 2026.
- Median list price (sold)
- $319,000
- Average sold days on market
- 72
- Sales volume
- $25,205,859
- Sold over asking
- 21.9%
- Median sold price per square foot
- $185
Approved monthly archive
Market history
2 approved monthly reports available, beginning August 2026.
Wicomico County market history
September 2026
- Homes sold
- 73
- Median sale price
- $312,000
- Median sold days on market
- 35 days
- Active inventory
- October 3, 2026 snapshot
- 363
| Month | Homes sold | Median sale price | Median sold DOM | Sale-to-list ratio | Active inventory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | 73 | $312,000 | 35 | 99% | 363As of October 3, 2026 |
| August 2026 | 80 | $289,995 | 28 | 98% | 324As of September 1, 2026 |
Property-specific perspective