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Is Green Valley, MD expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 20 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$3,15780% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$185,186about $15,432/month · 113% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$594,30079% higher than U.S. average

Rent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 95% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.2 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 34.6 minutes each way. Most homes (98.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $126,280 a year. That is $61 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 182 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Green Valley
$3,157
Brock Hall
$3,500+
New Carrollton
$1,814
Glenn Dale
$1,787
Flower Hill
$2,249
Lexington Park
$1,879
Westphalia
$2,307

How much do households earn in Green Valley?

Under $25k
1.0%
$25k–50k
4.5%
$50k–100k
21.9%
$100k–150k
29.3%
$150k+
41.7%

Share of households by yearly income. 71.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Green Valley 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 Green Valley, so the Maryland figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Green Valley

🏛️ Property tax$5,136a year · 0.86% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$185a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Green Valley

Commute to work34.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree49.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home98.2%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line2.8%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Green Valley?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $967 a month less.

Renting
$3,157
Owning
$4,124

Owning assumes a typical $594,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $59,430 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Green Valley, MD?

Renting in Green Valley costs a median of about $3,157 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maryland median is $2,010.

How much do I need to make to live in Green Valley?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $126,280 a year, or $61 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Green Valley cheap or expensive?

Green Valley is rated OK: rent takes 20.5% of the typical household income of $185,186. It ranks 182nd cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Green Valley?

The median homeowner in Green Valley pays $5,136 a year in property taxes, about 0.86% of the median home value.

Is Green Valley 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 Green Valley?

The median home value in Green Valley is $594,300, about 3.2 times the typical yearly household income.

13,602 people live in Green Valley. Numbers are typical (middle) values.