More affordable 'burbs
You've seen the most and least expensive ZIP codes in the metro area and the most and least expensive neighborhoods in the city. You might think that covers it. But wait, there's more!
When I sliced and diced the 2007 sales figures, I did some suburbs-only calculations. I went so far as to slice-and-dice the ZIP codes that are part-Baltimore, part-'burb.
That means I can reveal to you the most affordable suburban ZIPs. If you're set on suburban living but can't spend $300,000-plus on a house -- or if you're just curious -- then read on.
Below are the 20 least expensive ZIP codes in the Baltimore 'burbs by average sales price in 2007. Some ZIPs are called "Baltimore" because they're partly or mostly in the city, but the prices are calculated off the suburban side only. (And as usual, ZIPs had to have at least 10 sales last year and the year before to make my cut.)
Baltimore (21224) -- $164,083
Baltimore (21215) -- $179,759
Dundalk (21222) -- $180,487
Edgewood (21040) -- $185,514
Baltimore (21206) -- $207,599
Brooklyn (21225) -- $212,085
Aberdeen (21001) -- $215,267
Baltimore (21229) -- $216,804
Essex (21221) -- $223,201
Belcamp (21017) -- $224,288
Gwynn Oak (21207) -- $230,375
Halethorpe (21227) -- $230,428
Parkville (21234) -- $242,142
Middle River (21220) -- $243,093
Windsor Mill (21244) -- $250,631
Rosedale (21237) -- $254,737
Nottingham (21236) -- $260,179
Baltimore (21239) -- $264,344
Randallstown (21133) -- $265,948
Abingdon (21009) -- $269,796
EDIT: That clever Wonk reader who mapped the most and least expensive ZIPs for the region has done it again for these communities. Click HERE to see the Google Maps mashup.
