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Is Darnestown, MD expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 17 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$3,500+100% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$250,358about $20,863/month · 188% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$958,200188% higher than U.S. average

Rent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 99% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.8 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 36.9 minutes each way. Most homes (95.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 72.3% of adults have a college degree.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $140,040 a year. That is $67 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Maryland cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Maryland. It is number 197 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Darnestown
$3,500+
Bowleys Quarters
$1,887
Frostburg
$956
Ocean City
$2,262
Forest Glen
$1,665
Riverdale Park
$2,415
Fairwood
$3,614

How much do households earn in Darnestown?

Under $25k
1.4%
$25k–50k
5.4%
$50k–100k
16.5%
$100k–150k
16.5%
$150k+
61.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 77.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Darnestown overall?

Everyday prices in Maryland overall are 5% above the U.S. average (index 105.0, U.S. = 100).

Housing
121
Goods (food, clothes…)
103
Utilities
111
Other services
102
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Darnestown, so the Maryland figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Darnestown

🏛️ Property tax$8,441a year · 0.88% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$255a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Darnestown

Commute to work36.9 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree72.3%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home95.2%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line1.2%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Darnestown?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,148 a month less.

Renting
$3,500+
Owning
$6,649

Owning assumes a typical $958,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $95,820 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Darnestown, MD?

Renting in Darnestown costs a median of about $3,500+ a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maryland median is $2,010.

How much do I need to make to live in Darnestown?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $140,040 a year, or $67 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Darnestown cheap or expensive?

Darnestown is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.8% of the typical household income of $250,358. It ranks 197th cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Darnestown?

The median homeowner in Darnestown pays $8,441 a year in property taxes, about 0.88% of the median home value.

Is Darnestown 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 Darnestown?

The median home value in Darnestown is $958,200, about 3.8 times the typical yearly household income.

7,051 people live in Darnestown. Numbers are typical (middle) values.