salaryRent is higher than in 65% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.1 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 31.2 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $77,240 a year. That is $37 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 88 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Calverton?
Share of households by yearly income. 40.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Calverton
| Size | Calverton | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,455 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,956 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,517 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,234 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,956 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Calverton 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 Calverton, so the Maryland figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Calverton
Life in Calverton
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Calverton?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,379 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $477,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $47,710 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Calverton, MD?
Renting in Calverton costs a median of about $1,931 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maryland median is $2,010.
How much do I need to make to live in Calverton?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $77,240 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Calverton cheap or expensive?
Calverton is rated OK: rent takes 20.0% of the typical household income of $115,810. It ranks 88th cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Calverton?
The median homeowner in Calverton pays $4,427 a year in property taxes, about 0.93% of the median home value.
Is Calverton 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 Calverton?
The median home value in Calverton is $477,100, about 4.1 times the typical yearly household income.
17,624 people live in Calverton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.