salaryRent is higher than in 51% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 86% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.4 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 32.4 minutes each way. It is a highly educated city: 65.2% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $66,600 a year. That is $32 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 40 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Forest Glen?
Share of households by yearly income. 51.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Forest Glen
| Size | Forest Glen | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $751 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,856 | $1,509 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Forest Glen 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 Forest Glen, so the Maryland figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Forest Glen
Life in Forest Glen
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Forest Glen?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,540 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $606,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $60,610 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Forest Glen, MD?
Renting in Forest Glen costs a median of about $1,665 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maryland median is $2,010.
How much do I need to make to live in Forest Glen?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $66,600 a year, or $32 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Forest Glen cheap or expensive?
Forest Glen is rated Cheap: rent takes 14.5% of the typical household income of $137,854. It ranks 40th cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Forest Glen?
The median homeowner in Forest Glen pays $5,144 a year in property taxes, about 0.85% of the median home value.
Is Forest Glen 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 Forest Glen?
The median home value in Forest Glen is $606,100, about 4.4 times the typical yearly household income.
6,840 people live in Forest Glen. Numbers are typical (middle) values.