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Cost of Living in Allegany County, MD

Population 67,452 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$805
Median home value$154,900
Median household income$59,603

The median rent in Allegany County, MD is $805/month, 53% lower than the Maryland median and 43% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $154,900, 53% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $59,603 a year, 43% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 16.2%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $32,200/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 2.6×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $783/mo

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Allegany County vs. Maryland vs. U.S.

Allegany CountyMarylandU.S.
Median rent$805$1,705$1,413
Median home value$154,900$419,900$332,700
Median household income$59,603$103,678$80,734
Homeownership rate70.7%67.6%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher21.1%43.4%35.7%
Poverty rate16.9%9.4%12.5%
Unemployment rate5.0%4.9%5.2%
Work from home9.1%19.3%15.1%
Median age41.239.438.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Allegany County, MD?

The median gross rent in Allegany County, MD is $805 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Allegany County, MD?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $32,200 a year in gross income.

Is Allegany County, MD expensive to live in?

Rent there is 43% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 2.6 times the median household income.

Other counties in Maryland

Montgomery County, MDRent $2,068 · Income $132,450Prince George's County, MDRent $1,799 · Income $101,798Baltimore County, MDRent $1,627 · Income $91,768Anne Arundel County, MDRent $2,071 · Income $124,911Baltimore city, MDRent $1,331 · Income $62,177Howard County, MDRent $2,099 · Income $149,763

Counties with a similar cost of living

Trigg County, KYRent $803 · Income $59,857Macon County, NCRent $803 · Income $59,061Towns County, GARent $808 · Income $59,135Polk County, MORent $814 · Income $59,647Potter County, PARent $809 · Income $59,020Sanilac County, MIRent $807 · Income $58,863

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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