Cost of Living in Coral Hills, MD

Population 9,372 · Maryland · Data vintage 2023

116
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Coral Hills a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $315,000. At 8.6%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Located 6 miles east of Washington, Coral Hills falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 57% lower than Washington's $725,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 103
Rent 135

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

About the Cost of Living in Coral Hills

The median home value in Coral Hills is $314,500 — 3% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,770/month, 35% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $83,899/year is 12% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 8.6%, 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, Coral Hills has a cost of living index of 116 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 16% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$314,500
3% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$323,463
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,770/mo
35% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
14.8x
Favors buying
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 70.3%
Renter-occupied 29.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,770
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,384/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
41.8 min
55% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
11.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
61.7%
Carpooled
10.3%
Public transit
13.2%
Bicycle
1.1%
Work from home
11.6%

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
$83,899
12% above avg
Per Capita Income
$39,882
Unemployment Rate
8.6%
78% above avg
Poverty Rate
12.9%
Labor Force Participation
71.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 13.1%
Graduate degree 4.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 40.2
Male median age 40.2
Female median age 40

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 44 — Good
69.3%
Good air days/yr
192
Max AQI recorded
138
PM2.5 days
226
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Coral Hills, MD?

Coral Hills has a cost index of 116 (100 = national average). It is 16% above the national average.

What is average rent in Coral Hills, MD?

The median gross rent in Coral Hills is $1,770 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Coral Hills?

The median home value in Coral Hills is $314,500 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Coral Hills?

The median household income in Coral Hills is $83,899 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Coral Hills, MD?

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

Is Coral Hills, MD affordable?

Coral Hills is above average in cost of living, with an index of 116 — about 16% higher than the national average.

Coral Hills at a Glance

Population
9,372
Median Income
$83,899
Home Value
$314,500
Median Rent
$1,770/mo
Unemployment
8.6%
Sales Tax
6.0%
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