salaryRent is higher than in 54% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.1 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 33.3 minutes each way. Most households rent (64%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $69,400 a year. That is $33 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 49 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Temple Hills?
Share of households by yearly income. 16.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Temple Hills
| Size | Temple Hills | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,307 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,626 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,071 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,313 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Temple Hills 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 Temple Hills, so the Maryland figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Temple Hills
Life in Temple Hills
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Temple Hills?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $806 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $366,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $36,620 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Temple Hills, MD?
Renting in Temple Hills costs a median of about $1,735 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maryland median is $2,010.
How much do I need to make to live in Temple Hills?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $69,400 a year, or $33 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Temple Hills cheap or expensive?
Temple Hills is rated OK: rent takes 28.9% of the typical household income of $72,088. It ranks 49th cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Temple Hills?
The median homeowner in Temple Hills pays $3,682 a year in property taxes, about 1.01% of the median home value.
Is Temple Hills 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 Temple Hills?
The median home value in Temple Hills is $366,200, about 5.1 times the typical yearly household income.
8,969 people live in Temple Hills. Numbers are typical (middle) values.