salaryRent is lower than in 54% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 87% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.5 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 35.7 minutes each way. Most homes (87.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $62,320 a year. That is $30 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 32 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Walkersville?
Share of households by yearly income. 52.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Walkersville
| Size | Walkersville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,532 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,182 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Walkersville 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 Walkersville, so the Maryland figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Walkersville
Life in Walkersville
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Walkersville?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,830 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $488,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $48,830 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Walkersville, MD?
Renting in Walkersville costs a median of about $1,558 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maryland median is $2,010.
How much do I need to make to live in Walkersville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $62,320 a year, or $30 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Walkersville cheap or expensive?
Walkersville is rated Cheap: rent takes 13.2% of the typical household income of $141,168. It ranks 32nd cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Walkersville?
The median homeowner in Walkersville pays $4,593 a year in property taxes, about 0.94% of the median home value.
Is Walkersville 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 Walkersville?
The median home value in Walkersville is $488,300, about 3.5 times the typical yearly household income.
6,414 people live in Walkersville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.