salaryRent is higher than in 68% of U.S. cities. Incomes are on the low side for rents this high, so budgets feel tight. A typical house costs about 4.9 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 36.6 minutes each way. Most households rent (79%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $79,240 a year. That is $38 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 94 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Bladensburg?
Share of households by yearly income. 18.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Bladensburg
| Size | Bladensburg | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,438 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,508 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,913 | $1,509 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Bladensburg 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 Bladensburg, so the Maryland figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Bladensburg
Life in Bladensburg
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bladensburg?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $351 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $336,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $33,610 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bladensburg, MD?
Renting in Bladensburg costs a median of about $1,981 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maryland median is $2,010.
How much do I need to make to live in Bladensburg?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $79,240 a year, or $38 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Bladensburg cheap or expensive?
Bladensburg is rated Expensive: rent takes 34.9% of the typical household income of $68,139. It ranks 94th cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Bladensburg?
The median homeowner in Bladensburg pays $4,608 a year in property taxes, about 1.37% of the median home value.
Is Bladensburg 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 Bladensburg?
The median home value in Bladensburg is $336,100, about 4.9 times the typical yearly household income.
9,583 people live in Bladensburg. Numbers are typical (middle) values.