salaryRent is higher than in 69% 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 33.8 minutes each way. Most homes (81.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $79,720 a year. That is $38 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 97 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Joppatowne?
Share of households by yearly income. 44.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Joppatowne
| Size | Joppatowne | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,456 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,755 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,338 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,797 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Joppatowne 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 Joppatowne, so the Maryland figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Joppatowne
Life in Joppatowne
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Joppatowne?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $382 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $342,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $34,230 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Joppatowne, MD?
Renting in Joppatowne costs a median of about $1,993 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maryland median is $2,010.
How much do I need to make to live in Joppatowne?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $79,720 a year, or $38 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Joppatowne cheap or expensive?
Joppatowne is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.8% of the typical household income of $127,135. It ranks 97th cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Joppatowne?
The median homeowner in Joppatowne pays $2,799 a year in property taxes, about 0.82% of the median home value.
Is Joppatowne 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 Joppatowne?
The median home value in Joppatowne is $342,300, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.
14,237 people live in Joppatowne. Numbers are typical (middle) values.