Cost of Living in Middle River, MD

Population: 31,616 • 2026 Data

$74,198
Median Household Income
-4% vs national
$1,639
Median Monthly Rent
+22% vs national
$251,200
Median Home Value
-26% vs national
4.6%
Unemployment Rate

Housing in Middle River

The median home value in Middle River, MD is $251,200. Monthly rent for a typical unit averages $1,639, while total monthly housing costs (including utilities and insurance) average $1,482.

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 Middle River, MD is $74,198. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6%, with a labor force of 16,399 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