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Cost of Living in North Laurel, MD

Population 25,563 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$2,031
Median home value$450,100
Median household income$122,949

The median rent in North Laurel, MD is $2,031/month, 19% higher than the Maryland median and 44% higher than the U.S. median. The median home value is $450,100, 35% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $122,949 a year, 19% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 19.8%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $81,240/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 3.7×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $2,276/mo

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North Laurel vs. Maryland vs. U.S.

North LaurelMarylandU.S.
Median rent$2,031$1,705$1,413
Median home value$450,100$419,900$332,700
Median household income$122,949$103,678$80,734
Homeownership rate62.3%67.6%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher53.5%43.4%35.7%
Poverty rate4.7%9.4%12.5%
Unemployment rate2.2%4.9%5.2%
Work from home23.3%19.3%15.1%
Median age35.539.438.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in North Laurel, MD?

The median gross rent in North Laurel, MD is $2,031 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in North Laurel, MD?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $81,240 a year in gross income.

Is North Laurel, MD expensive to live in?

Rent there is 44% higher than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 3.7 times the median household income.

Other cities in Maryland

Baltimore, MDRent $1,331 · Income $62,177Columbia, MDRent $2,042 · Income $131,490Germantown, MDRent $2,040 · Income $117,546Frederick, MDRent $1,764 · Income $97,069Waldorf, MDRent $1,995 · Income $116,089Silver Spring, MDRent $1,913 · Income $99,860

Cities with a similar cost of living

Happy Valley, ORRent $2,029 · Income $122,151Seattle, WARent $2,030 · Income $123,860Herriman, UTRent $2,019 · Income $122,650Braintree Town, MARent $2,024 · Income $122,214Palm City, FLRent $2,013 · Income $125,820Lake Ridge, VARent $2,033 · Income $127,154

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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