salaryRent is higher than in 60% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.2 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $74,040 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 65 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Middle River?
Share of households by yearly income. 27.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Middle River
| Size | Middle River | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,706 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,298 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,819 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,937 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,235 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Middle River 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 Middle River, so the Maryland figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Middle River
Life in Middle River
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Middle River?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $34 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $271,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $27,170 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Middle River, MD?
Renting in Middle River costs a median of about $1,851 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maryland median is $2,010.
How much do I need to make to live in Middle River?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $74,040 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Middle River cheap or expensive?
Middle River is rated OK: rent takes 26.3% of the typical household income of $84,552. It ranks 65th cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Middle River?
The median homeowner in Middle River pays $3,249 a year in property taxes, about 1.20% of the median home value.
Is Middle River 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 Middle River?
The median home value in Middle River is $271,700, about 3.2 times the typical yearly household income.
31,712 people live in Middle River. Numbers are typical (middle) values.