Cost of Living in Dundalk, MD

Population: 65,441 • 2026 Data

$62,349
Median Household Income
-19% vs national
$1,412
Median Monthly Rent
+5% vs national
$199,600
Median Home Value
-41% vs national
7.2%
Unemployment Rate

Housing in Dundalk

The median home value in Dundalk, MD is $199,600. Monthly rent for a typical unit averages $1,412, while total monthly housing costs (including utilities and insurance) average $1,240.

Rent-to-income ratio: 27.2%. This is within the recommended 30% threshold, suggesting housing is relatively affordable for median-income earners.

Income and Employment

The median household income in Dundalk, MD is $62,349. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2%, with a labor force of 31,141 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