Cost of Living in Edgemere, MD

Population 8,778 · Maryland · Data vintage 2023

110

Cost Index
(100 = US avg)

Page updated: April 2026 · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year

Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Edgemere is a smaller Maryland community of around 9000 residents, where median household incomes of $109,734 and housing costs ($352,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape.

Located 10 miles southeast of Baltimore, Edgemere falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 61% higher than Baltimore's $219,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 115

Rent 102

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

About the Cost of Living in Edgemere

The median home value in Edgemere is $352,100 — 15% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,336/month, 2% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $109,734/year is 47% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average of 4.8%. Maryland's top state income tax rate is 5.8% and the combined sales tax is 6.0%. The climate averages highs of 67.2°F and lows of 51.1°F. Overall, Edgemere has a cost of living index of 110 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 10% more expensive.

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Edgemere has limited residential data

Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:

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🏠 Housing

Median Home Value

$352,100

15% above avg

Zillow Home Value

$403,129

Zillow ZHVI

Median Rent

$1,336/mo

2% above avg

Price-to-Rent Ratio

22.0x

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

$1,336

Groceries national estimate

$400

Utilities local estimate

$88

Transportation local gas prices

$126

Estimated Total $1,950/mo

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

🛒 Food & Groceries

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

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Eggs (dozen)

$0.548

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White Bread (lb)

$1.912

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Ground Beef (lb)

$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute

29.9 min

11% above avg

Gas Price

$3.145/gal

0% below avg

Work From Home

11.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone

77.3%

Carpooled

6.9%

Public transit

0.8%

Walked

2.0%

Work from home

11.3%

⚡ 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

$109,734

47% above avg

Per Capita Income

$62,613

Unemployment Rate

3.8%

22% below avg

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Labor Force Participation

58.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 16.1%

Graduate degree 9.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 44.5

Male median age 43.3

Female median age 45

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High

67.2°F

Avg Low

51.1°F

Annual Precip

43.7"

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	44	47	55	67	76	85	90	87	80	69	58	48
Low °F	30	32	39	48	58	68	73	71	65	53	43	35
Precip"	3.07	2.75	3.93	3.55	3.39	3.36	4.71	4.35	4.49	3.49	2.98	3.66

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 45 — Good

62.5%

Good air days/yr

205

Max AQI recorded

127

PM2.5 days

231

Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Edgemere, MD?

Edgemere has a cost index of 110 (100 = national average). It is 10% above the national average.

What is average rent in Edgemere, MD?

The median gross rent in Edgemere is $1,336 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Edgemere?

The median home value in Edgemere is $352,100 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Edgemere?

The median household income in Edgemere is $109,734 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Edgemere, MD?

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

Is Edgemere, MD affordable?

Edgemere is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 110 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Edgemere?

Edgemere has average high temperatures of 67.2°F and average lows of 51.1°F. Annual precipitation is 43.7". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Edgemere at a Glance

Population: 8,778
Median Income: $109,734
Home Value: $352,100
Median Rent: $1,336/mo
Unemployment: 3.8%
Avg High Temp: 67.2°F
Sales Tax: 6.0%

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