Cost of Living in Eldersburg, MD

Population: 30,626 • 2026 Data

$146,598
Median Household Income
+89% vs national
$1,655
Median Monthly Rent
+23% vs national
$478,800
Median Home Value
+41% vs national
3.0%
Unemployment Rate

Housing in Eldersburg

The median home value in Eldersburg, MD is $478,800. Monthly rent for a typical unit averages $1,655, while total monthly housing costs (including utilities and insurance) average $2,169.

Rent-to-income ratio: 13.5%. This is within the recommended 30% threshold, suggesting housing is relatively affordable for median-income earners.

Income and Employment

The median household income in Eldersburg, MD is $146,598. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0%, with a labor force of 16,830 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