Cost of Living in Carney, MD

Population: 28,624 • 2026 Data

$84,619
Median Household Income
+9% vs national
$1,786
Median Monthly Rent
+32% vs national
$299,200
Median Home Value
-12% vs national
3.3%
Unemployment Rate

Housing in Carney

The median home value in Carney, MD is $299,200. Monthly rent for a typical unit averages $1,786, while total monthly housing costs (including utilities and insurance) average $1,631.

Rent-to-income ratio: 25.3%. This is within the recommended 30% threshold, suggesting housing is relatively affordable for median-income earners.

Income and Employment

The median household income in Carney, MD is $84,619. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3%, with a labor force of 14,084 people.

Other Cities in Maryland

Baltimore, MD → Columbia, MD → Germantown, MD → Waldorf, MD → Silver Spring, MD → Frederick, MD → Ellicott City, MD → Glen Burnie, MD →

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