salaryRent is higher than in 68% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.0 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 39.4 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $79,160 a year. That is $38 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 93 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Walker Mill?
Share of households by yearly income. 33.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Walker Mill
| Size | Walker Mill | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,498 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,802 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,196 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,536 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Walker Mill 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 Walker Mill, so the Maryland figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Walker Mill
Life in Walker Mill
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Walker Mill?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $651 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $379,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $37,910 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Walker Mill, MD?
Renting in Walker Mill costs a median of about $1,979 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maryland median is $2,010.
How much do I need to make to live in Walker Mill?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $79,160 a year, or $38 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Walker Mill cheap or expensive?
Walker Mill is rated OK: rent takes 24.9% of the typical household income of $95,267. It ranks 93rd cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Walker Mill?
The median homeowner in Walker Mill pays $3,846 a year in property taxes, about 1.01% of the median home value.
Is Walker Mill 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 Walker Mill?
The median home value in Walker Mill is $379,100, about 4.0 times the typical yearly household income.
10,931 people live in Walker Mill. Numbers are typical (middle) values.