salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 98% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 35 minutes each way. Most homes (89.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 68.4% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $112,920 a year. That is $54 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 177 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Four Corners?
Share of households by yearly income. 72.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Four Corners
| Size | Four Corners | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,190 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,679 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,359 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,280 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Four Corners 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 Four Corners, so the Maryland figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Four Corners
Life in Four Corners
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Four Corners?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,482 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $620,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $62,040 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Four Corners, MD?
Renting in Four Corners costs a median of about $2,823 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maryland median is $2,010.
How much do I need to make to live in Four Corners?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $112,920 a year, or $54 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Four Corners cheap or expensive?
Four Corners is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.5% of the typical household income of $219,070. It ranks 177th cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Four Corners?
The median homeowner in Four Corners pays $5,029 a year in property taxes, about 0.81% of the median home value.
Is Four Corners 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 Four Corners?
The median home value in Four Corners is $620,400, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.
8,150 people live in Four Corners. Numbers are typical (middle) values.