salaryRent is higher than in 63% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.5 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 35 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $75,960 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 82 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Fairland?
Share of households by yearly income. 37.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Fairland
| Size | Fairland | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,716 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,811 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,119 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,366 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,441 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Fairland 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 Fairland, so the Maryland figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Fairland
Life in Fairland
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Fairland?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,413 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $477,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $47,730 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Fairland, MD?
Renting in Fairland costs a median of about $1,899 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maryland median is $2,010.
How much do I need to make to live in Fairland?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $75,960 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Fairland cheap or expensive?
Fairland is rated OK: rent takes 21.4% of the typical household income of $106,556. It ranks 82nd cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Fairland?
The median homeowner in Fairland pays $4,039 a year in property taxes, about 0.85% of the median home value.
Is Fairland 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 Fairland?
The median home value in Fairland is $477,300, about 4.5 times the typical yearly household income.
26,231 people live in Fairland. Numbers are typical (middle) values.