salaryRent is higher than in 62% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.0 years of household income. It is a highly educated city: 56.7% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $75,240 a year. That is $36 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 76 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Garrison?
Share of households by yearly income. 37.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Garrison
| Size | Garrison | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,795 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,874 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,201 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,273 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Garrison 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 Garrison, so the Maryland figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Garrison
Life in Garrison
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Garrison?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $420 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $331,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $33,160 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Garrison, MD?
Renting in Garrison costs a median of about $1,881 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maryland median is $2,010.
How much do I need to make to live in Garrison?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $75,240 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Garrison cheap or expensive?
Garrison is rated OK: rent takes 20.4% of the typical household income of $110,463. It ranks 76th cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Garrison?
The median homeowner in Garrison pays $3,923 a year in property taxes, about 1.18% of the median home value.
Is Garrison 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 Garrison?
The median home value in Garrison is $331,600, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.
9,469 people live in Garrison. Numbers are typical (middle) values.