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Cost of Living in Garrett County, MD

Population 28,615 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$765
Median home value$235,300
Median household income$67,688

The median rent in Garrett County, MD is $765/month, 55% lower than the Maryland median and 46% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $235,300, 29% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $67,688 a year, 35% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 13.6%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $30,600/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 3.5×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,190/mo

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Garrett County vs. Maryland vs. U.S.

Garrett CountyMarylandU.S.
Median rent$765$1,705$1,413
Median home value$235,300$419,900$332,700
Median household income$67,688$103,678$80,734
Homeownership rate79.7%67.6%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher25.9%43.4%35.7%
Poverty rate11.2%9.4%12.5%
Unemployment rate4.4%4.9%5.2%
Work from home12.3%19.3%15.1%
Median age48.339.438.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Garrett County, MD?

The median gross rent in Garrett County, MD is $765 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $30,600 a year in gross income.

Is Garrett County, MD expensive to live in?

Rent there is 46% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 3.5 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

Redwood County, MNRent $757 · Income $67,866Wabash County, INRent $762 · Income $66,806Gage County, NERent $774 · Income $67,247Harrison County, KYRent $765 · Income $66,442Perry County, OHRent $777 · Income $67,460Lincoln County, WIRent $755 · Income $68,164

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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