Cost of Living in Bel Air South, MD

Population: 57,702 • 2026 Data

$120,721
Median Household Income
+56% vs national
$1,666
Median Monthly Rent
+24% vs national
$384,000
Median Home Value
+13% vs national
3.4%
Unemployment Rate

Housing in Bel Air South

The median home value in Bel Air South, MD is $384,000. Monthly rent for a typical unit averages $1,666, while total monthly housing costs (including utilities and insurance) average $1,769.

Rent-to-income ratio: 16.6%. This is within the recommended 30% threshold, suggesting housing is relatively affordable for median-income earners.

Income and Employment

The median household income in Bel Air South, MD is $120,721. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4%, with a labor force of 31,383 people.

Other Cities in Maryland

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Data Sources

All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. National median figures used for comparison context.

Verify at data.census.gov