salaryRent is higher than in 62% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.8 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 37.3 minutes each way. Most households rent (58%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $74,960 a year. That is $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Maryland cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Maryland. It is number 70 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Adelphi?
Share of households by yearly income. 31.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Adelphi
| Size | Adelphi | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,480 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,560 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,888 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,500 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,854 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Adelphi overall?
Everyday prices in Maryland overall are 5% above the U.S. average (index 105.0, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Adelphi, so the Maryland figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Adelphi
Life in Adelphi
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Adelphi?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,076 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $425,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $42,520 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Adelphi, MD?
Renting in Adelphi costs a median of about $1,874 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maryland median is $2,010.
How much do I need to make to live in Adelphi?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $74,960 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Adelphi cheap or expensive?
Adelphi is rated OK: rent takes 25.4% of the typical household income of $88,585. It ranks 70th cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Adelphi?
The median homeowner in Adelphi pays $4,385 a year in property taxes, about 1.03% of the median home value.
Is Adelphi more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Maryland are 5% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Adelphi?
The median home value in Adelphi is $425,200, about 4.8 times the typical yearly household income.
17,395 people live in Adelphi. Numbers are typical (middle) values.