Cost of Living in Cloverly, MD

Population 16,726 · Maryland · Data vintage 2023

190
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Cloverly's housing market reflects its status as a high-earning metro: $652,000 for a typical home, 114% above the US median, paired with household incomes around $146,316 that put it in the upper third of the state. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 9.4% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Geographically, Cloverly sits roughly 10 miles southwest of Columbia. Median home values run roughly 36% higher than Columbia's $480,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 214
Rent 155

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Cloverly

The median home value in Cloverly is $652,200 — 114% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,031/month, 55% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $146,316/year is 96% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 9.4%, above the national average of 4.8%. Maryland's top state income tax rate is 5.8% and the combined sales tax is 6.0%. Overall, Cloverly has a cost of living index of 190 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 90% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$652,200
114% above avg
Median Rent
$2,031/mo
55% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
26.8x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
1.1%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,407
1 BR
$1,604
2 BR
$1,898
3 BR
$2,407
4 BR
$2,822
Owner-occupied 86.8%
Renter-occupied 13.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,031
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,645/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
36.1 min
34% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
27.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
55.5%
Carpooled
8.6%
Public transit
5.5%
Walked
0.6%
Work from home
27.9%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 5.8%
Total Sales Tax 6.0%
State rate 6.0%
Avg local rate 0.0%
Property Tax 1.1%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$146,316
96% above avg
Per Capita Income
$55,389
Unemployment Rate
9.4%
96% above avg
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Labor Force Participation
65.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 30.4%
Graduate degree 30.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 42.8
Male median age 44.2
Female median age 40.9

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 42 — Good
81.5%
Good air days/yr
165
Max AQI recorded
162
PM2.5 days
195
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Cloverly, MD?

Cloverly has a cost index of 190 (100 = national average). It is 90% above the national average.

What is average rent in Cloverly, MD?

The median gross rent in Cloverly is $2,031 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Cloverly?

The median home value in Cloverly is $652,200 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Cloverly?

The median household income in Cloverly is $146,316 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Cloverly, MD?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Cloverly is 6.0%. The Maryland state income tax top rate is 5.8%.

Is Cloverly, MD affordable?

Cloverly is above average in cost of living, with an index of 190 — about 90% higher than the national average.

Cloverly at a Glance

Population
16,726
Median Income
$146,316
Home Value
$652,200
Median Rent
$2,031/mo
Unemployment
9.4%
Sales Tax
6.0%
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