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Is Fruitland, MD expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 29 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,6695% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$69,028about $5,752/month · 21% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$227,20032% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 51% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.3 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 17.1 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $66,760 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 42 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Fruitland
$1,669
Poolesville
$1,927
District Heights
$1,451
Spring Ridge
$1,754
Fulton
$3,234
Ashton-Sandy Spring
$1,440
Chestertown
$714

How much do households earn in Fruitland?

Under $25k
19.4%
$25k–50k
22.1%
$50k–100k
36.4%
$100k–150k
14.6%
$150k+
3.5%

Share of households by yearly income. 18.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Fruitland

SizeFruitlandU.S. average
3 bedrooms$1,790$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,514$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Fruitland 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 Fruitland, so the Maryland figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Fruitland

🏛️ Property tax$2,716a year · 1.20% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$184a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Fruitland

Commute to work17.1 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree36.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home67.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line19.9%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Fruitland?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $93 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,669
Owning
$1,576

Owning assumes a typical $227,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $22,720 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Fruitland, MD?

Renting in Fruitland costs a median of about $1,669 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maryland median is $2,010.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $66,760 a year, or $32 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Fruitland cheap or expensive?

Fruitland is rated OK: rent takes 29.0% of the typical household income of $69,028. It ranks 42nd cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Fruitland?

The median homeowner in Fruitland pays $2,716 a year in property taxes, about 1.20% of the median home value.

Is Fruitland 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 Fruitland?

The median home value in Fruitland is $227,200, about 3.3 times the typical yearly household income.

5,801 people live in Fruitland. Numbers are typical (middle) values.