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Is Poolesville, MD expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 10 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,92710% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$222,084about $18,507/month · 155% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$752,300126% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 65% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 98% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.4 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 38.2 minutes each way. Most homes (95%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 63.7% of adults have a college degree.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $77,080 a year. That is $37 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 87 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Poolesville
$1,927
Fruitland
$1,669
Fulton
$3,234
District Heights
$1,451
Ashton-Sandy Spring
$1,440
Spring Ridge
$1,754
Chestertown
$714

How much do households earn in Poolesville?

Under $25k
1.0%
$25k–50k
4.7%
$50k–100k
18.4%
$100k–150k
22.0%
$150k+
52.4%

Share of households by yearly income. 74.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Poolesville 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 Poolesville, so the Maryland figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Poolesville

🏛️ Property tax$6,056a year · 0.80% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$174a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Poolesville

Commute to work38.2 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree63.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home95%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line2.8%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Poolesville?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,293 a month less.

Renting
$1,927
Owning
$5,220

Owning assumes a typical $752,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $75,230 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Poolesville, MD?

Renting in Poolesville costs a median of about $1,927 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maryland median is $2,010.

How much do I need to make to live in Poolesville?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $77,080 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Poolesville cheap or expensive?

Poolesville is rated Cheap: rent takes 10.4% of the typical household income of $222,084. It ranks 87th cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Poolesville?

The median homeowner in Poolesville pays $6,056 a year in property taxes, about 0.80% of the median home value.

Is Poolesville 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 Poolesville?

The median home value in Poolesville is $752,300, about 3.4 times the typical yearly household income.

5,764 people live in Poolesville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.