Maryland
Ranked #34 of 51 for housing affordability
40Moderate
Median Home Price
🏠$410K
4.7x income
Median Rent
🔑$2K
33.5% rent-burdened
Median Income
💰$87K
Population: 6,177,224
Homeownership
🏡66.8%
6,357 experiencing homelessness
Housing Shortage
📉85,000
units needed
Building Permits (2024)
🔨21,000
Price-to-Income
📊4.7x
Severe Rent Burden
⚠️16.0%
paying >50% of income
Rent Burden Breakdown
vs. National Average
Metros in Maryland
| Metro | Score | Home Price | Rent | Income | Rent Burden |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 48 | $350K | $2K | $78K | 33.5% |
Housing Policies
rent stabilization (some counties)inclusionary zoning (Montgomery County)Community Development Administration