salaryRent is higher than in 84% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 96% 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 40.5 minutes each way. Most homes (93.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 62.7% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $97,400 a year. That is $47 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 156 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Linganore?
Share of households by yearly income. 68.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Linganore
| Size | Linganore | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,892 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,833 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,942 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Linganore 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 Linganore, so the Maryland figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Linganore
Life in Linganore
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Linganore?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,267 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $533,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $53,350 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Linganore, MD?
Renting in Linganore costs a median of about $2,435 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maryland median is $2,010.
How much do I need to make to live in Linganore?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $97,400 a year, or $47 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Linganore cheap or expensive?
Linganore is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.4% of the typical household income of $189,636. It ranks 156th cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Linganore?
The median homeowner in Linganore pays $4,844 a year in property taxes, about 0.91% of the median home value.
Is Linganore 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 Linganore?
The median home value in Linganore is $533,500, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.
14,444 people live in Linganore. Numbers are typical (middle) values.