Cost of Living in Wheaton, MD

Population: 52,172 • 2026 Data

$107,349
Median Household Income
+39% vs national
$2,151
Median Monthly Rent
+60% vs national
$483,100
Median Home Value
+42% vs national
5.8%
Unemployment Rate

Housing in Wheaton

The median home value in Wheaton, MD is $483,100. Monthly rent for a typical unit averages $2,151, while total monthly housing costs (including utilities and insurance) average $2,155.

Rent-to-income ratio: 24.0%. This is within the recommended 30% threshold, suggesting housing is relatively affordable for median-income earners.

Income and Employment

The median household income in Wheaton, MD is $107,349. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8%, with a labor force of 29,686 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