Cost of Living in Chillum, MD

Population: 35,163 • 2026 Data

$78,513
Median Household Income
+1% vs national
$1,733
Median Monthly Rent
+29% vs national
$383,900
Median Home Value
+13% vs national
6.4%
Unemployment Rate

Housing in Chillum

The median home value in Chillum, MD is $383,900. Monthly rent for a typical unit averages $1,733, while total monthly housing costs (including utilities and insurance) average $1,766.

Rent-to-income ratio: 26.5%. This is within the recommended 30% threshold, suggesting housing is relatively affordable for median-income earners.

Income and Employment

The median household income in Chillum, MD is $78,513. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4%, with a labor force of 19,981 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