Cost of Living in Rockville, MD

Population: 67,218 • 2026 Data

$122,384
Median Household Income
+58% vs national
$2,244
Median Monthly Rent
+66% vs national
$658,300
Median Home Value
+94% vs national
3.6%
Unemployment Rate

Housing in Rockville

The median home value in Rockville, MD is $658,300. Monthly rent for a typical unit averages $2,244, while total monthly housing costs (including utilities and insurance) average $2,262.

Rent-to-income ratio: 22.0%. This is within the recommended 30% threshold, suggesting housing is relatively affordable for median-income earners.

Income and Employment

The median household income in Rockville, MD is $122,384. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6%, with a labor force of 37,745 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