How does Rockland compare to Rockville and Maryland?

Rockland in Rockville, Maryland is priced about 9% above the city median and 61% above the state median. Gross yield is 5.8%, prices are down 1.5% over the past year, and the Red Flag score is 49. Walkability is 87 and education is in the 84th percentile.

What are the walkability and education scores in Rockland?

Rockland has walkability of 87 and education in the 84th percentile. Those figures sit alongside a gross yield of 5.8% and a Red Flag score of 49. Prices are about 9% above the city median and 61% above the state median.

Neighborhood

Rockland

Rockville, Maryland US

Rockland in Rockville, Maryland is a higher-priced, mid-yield neighborhood with strong walkability and moderate market risk. Prices are about 9% above the city median and 61% above the state median, while gross yield is 5.8% and prices are down 1.5% over the past year. It has walkability of 87, education in the 84th percentile, and a Red Flag score of 49, combining a solid yield with strong accessibility and a mild recent price decline.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

1.24 mi²

ZIP Code

20851

County

Montgomery County

State

Maryland

Redfin — median sale & volumeZillow ZORI — asking rentFEMA National Risk Index v1.20OpenStreetMap — POIFBI UCR — state crimeEPA — radon zonesWashU ACAG — satellite PM2.5US Census ACS / TIGER 2024

Verified Price · Median Sale

$579,828

YoY-1.5%

Gross Rental Yield

5.8%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

Moderate

49 / 100

Walkability Score

Very Walkable

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

84 / 100

Excellent · better than 84% of U.S. districts

Pre-pandemic SEDA (2018/19) · district proxy

AI Score

Fair

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Rockland Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Rockland, Rockville.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$579,828	-1.5%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$366/sqft	-1.3%
Asking Rent (Median)	$2,821/mo	—
Gross Rental Yield	5.8%	—
Liquidity Score	19 / 100	Low
Homes Sold (Period)	34	+21.4%

Is Rockland Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index composite across eight hazards, plus inherited Maryland crime context.

Red Flag Breakdown

49 / 100

Moderate Risk

Composite is weighted by expected impact — frequent low-damage hazards (hail, wind) weigh less than flood or wildfire.

Hurricane80Very High

Heat80Very High

Hail80Very High

Earthquake60High

Strong Wind60High

Tornado40Moderate

Flood20Low

Wildfire20Low

8/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): Maryland averaged 24.7 crimes and 4.2 violent per 1,000 residents (-3.8% YoY) in 2024(FBI UCR). Compare the state to the country, not states as a ranking — full Safety & Crime data lives on the state page.

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What Stands Out AI Insight

Above-average gross rental yield at 5.8%

Highly walkable neighborhood — score 87/100

Dense amenities — 63 dining & 16 grocery options nearby

Hurricane risk is Very High (80/100)

Heat risk is Very High (80/100)

Insights are generated from Rockland's live DistrictScore metrics.

Rockland Environment & Safety

Satellite PM2.5 air-quality history, FBI UCR crime trend (Maryland-level, the finest official aggregation), EPA radon potential and point-source hazard screening.

Air Quality — PM2.5

2015–2024

6.3 µg/m³ Meets EPA, above WHO guideline-24.2% since 2015

EPA 9WHO 5

20152024

Annual mean fine-particle (PM2.5) concentration at the Rockland centroid, satellite-derived (ACAG). References: WHO guideline 5 µg/m³ · EPA annual standard 9 µg/m³. Latest year ranks worse than 59% of U.S. neighborhoods.

Maryland Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	24.7	4.2	-3.8%
2023	25.9	4.4	+22.0%
2022	21.4	4.3	+9.1%
2021	19.6	4.3	-0.7%
2020	20.1	4.0	-16.4%
2019	24.1	4.5	—

Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; Rockland inherits the Maryland figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 1

Zone 1 — Highest potential · Rockland

EPA radon zones estimate indoor radon potential county-wide (Zone 1 highest, Zone 3 lowest). Testing is recommended in all zones.

Walkability & Amenities in Rockland

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

87

Very Walkable

Walkability Score

16

Grocery

63

Dining

4

Schools

0

Universities

3

Hospitals

1

Pharmacies

18

Parks

3

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

POI counts are amenities within Rockland's boundary plus a 400 m walk buffer. Rail transit excludes bus stops.

Rockland vs Rockville vs Maryland

How Rockland benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

In Rockland, the median sale price sits about 9% above the median for Rockville neighborhoods and about 61% above the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 5.8%, against 4.2% for Rockville neighborhoods and 5.5% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices fell 1.5%. Transaction liquidity sits below the median for Rockville neighborhoods and below the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Rockland	$366/sqft	5.8%	19
Rockville	$335/sqft	4.2%	38
Maryland	$227/sqft	5.5%	31

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & Maryland tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest local market news.

Buying as a Foreigner

US Tax & Ownership

Applies to everyone7

Capital Gains (Federal)

Long-term capital gains taxed federally at 0/15/20%, plus a 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax on higher incomes (2026).

Property Tax

Property tax: ~0.90% average effective rate (statewide average; set and collected locally).

State Income Tax

State income tax up to 5.75%; rental income is taxed at these rates.

State Capital Gains

Capital gains are taxed as ordinary income at state rates.

Transfer Tax

Real estate transfer tax: state transfer + local recordation tax.

Assessment Cap

No Proposition 13-style assessment cap; property is reassessed at market value.

Mansion Tax / Rent Control

No statewide mansion tax or statewide rent control.

US citizens & tax residents7

Primary-Home Exclusion

Selling your main home: exclude up to $250k of gain (single) / $500k (married) if you owned and lived there 2 of the last 5 years.

1031 Like-Kind Exchange

A 1031 like-kind exchange defers capital gains tax on investment property; 45 days to identify, 180 to close. Real estate only.

Depreciation Recapture

Residential rentals depreciate over 27.5 years; on sale, recaptured depreciation is taxed up to 25% (Section 1250).

Mortgage Interest Deduction

Mortgage interest is deductible on up to $750k of home debt. The SALT cap rose to $40,000 for 2025-2029 (reverts to $10k in 2030).

Opportunity Zones

Opportunity Zones are now permanent (2025): reinvested capital gains get deferral plus a basis step-up, and are tax-free after 10 years.

Rental Income (Resident)

Rental income is reported on Schedule E; passive-loss rules (Section 469) limit deducting rental losses against other income.

1031 State Conformity

The state conforms to the federal 1031 like-kind exchange rules.

Foreign buyers (non-residents)5

FIRPTA (Foreign Sellers)

FIRPTA: the buyer withholds 15% of the gross sale price when a nonresident sells US property. It is an advance deposit, not the final tax.

Non-Resident Capital Gains

Nonresident sellers pay US capital gains tax (generally 15-20%) on the net gain via Form 1040-NR; FIRPTA withholding is credited.

Non-Resident Rental Tax

Nonresident rental income is taxed at 30% of gross by default, or on net income at graduated rates via a Section 871(d) election (W-8ECI).

Estate Tax (Non-Resident)

Nonresidents get only a $60,000 US estate-tax exemption (vs $13.99M for residents); US property above it is taxed up to 40%. Treaties may help.

ITIN Requirement

Nonresidents without an SSN need an ITIN (Form W-7) to file US tax returns, claim FIRPTA refunds, and report rental income.

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Rockland Real Estate FAQ

Rockland in Rockville, Maryland has gross yield of 5.8% and walkability of 87, with a Red Flag score of 49. Prices are about 9% above the city median and 61% above the state median, and they are down 1.5% over the past year.

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