ZIP Code 21653

In ZIP code 21653, near Easton, homes carry a median value of $829,500, and the county's 0.65% effective property tax rate translates to roughly $5,392 a year on such a home. With per-capita income at $53,004, that tax bill equals about a tenth of annual earnings for the average person, a meaningful sum in a market where prices run high. The 6.00% combined sales tax adds a bit more to everyday costs. Buyers weighing a move here should expect strong incomes to matter as much as down payments.