Cost of Living in Honeygo, MD

Population 12,022 · Maryland · Data vintage 2023

128
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 Honeygo a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $464,000. An unemployment rate of 2.6% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Geographically, Honeygo sits roughly 12 miles northeast of Baltimore. Median home values run roughly 111% higher than Baltimore's $219,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 152
Rent 93

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

About the Cost of Living in Honeygo

The median home value in Honeygo is $463,500 — 52% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,224/month, 7% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $144,156/year is 93% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.6%, 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%. Overall, Honeygo has a cost of living index of 128 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 28% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$463,500
52% above avg
Median Rent
$1,224/mo
7% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
31.6x
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 91.5%
Renter-occupied 8.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,224
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,838/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
32.8 min
21% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
14.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
74.5%
Carpooled
4.4%
Public transit
0.9%
Walked
3.0%
Work from home
14.8%

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
$144,156
93% above avg
Per Capita Income
$57,061
Unemployment Rate
2.6%
46% below avg
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Labor Force Participation
65.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 31.8%
Graduate degree 22.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 41.1
Male median age 38.4
Female median age 43

💨 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 Honeygo, MD?

Honeygo has a cost index of 128 (100 = national average). It is 28% above the national average.

What is average rent in Honeygo, MD?

The median gross rent in Honeygo is $1,224 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Honeygo?

The median home value in Honeygo is $463,500 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Honeygo?

The median household income in Honeygo is $144,156 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Honeygo, MD?

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

Is Honeygo, MD affordable?

Honeygo is above average in cost of living, with an index of 128 — about 28% higher than the national average.

Honeygo at a Glance

Population
12,022
Median Income
$144,156
Home Value
$463,500
Median Rent
$1,224/mo
Unemployment
2.6%
Sales Tax
6.0%
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