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Is Marlboro Village, MD expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 22 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,40037% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$132,500about $11,042/month · 52% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$382,60015% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 83% 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 34.6 minutes each way. Most homes (77.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $96,000 a year. That is $46 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 150 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Marlboro Village
$2,400
$1,881

How much do households earn in Marlboro Village?

Under $25k
2.2%
$25k–50k
9.6%
$50k–100k
40.3%
$100k–150k
30.9%
$150k+
16.3%

Share of households by yearly income. 47.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Marlboro Village

SizeMarlboro VillageU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,973$1,324
2 bedrooms$2,422$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,803$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,155$2,098

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

How expensive is Marlboro Village 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 Marlboro Village, so the Maryland figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Marlboro Village

🏛️ Property tax$3,958a year · 1.03% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$192a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Marlboro Village

Commute to work34.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree44.4%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home77.9%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line2.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Marlboro Village?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $255 a month less.

Renting
$2,400
Owning
$2,655

Owning assumes a typical $382,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $38,260 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Marlboro Village, MD?

Renting in Marlboro Village costs a median of about $2,400 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maryland median is $2,010.

How much do I need to make to live in Marlboro Village?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $96,000 a year, or $46 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Marlboro Village cheap or expensive?

Marlboro Village is rated OK: rent takes 21.7% of the typical household income of $132,500. It ranks 150th cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Marlboro Village?

The median homeowner in Marlboro Village pays $3,958 a year in property taxes, about 1.03% of the median home value.

Is Marlboro Village 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 Marlboro Village?

The median home value in Marlboro Village is $382,600, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.

9,382 people live in Marlboro Village. Numbers are typical (middle) values.