Cost of Living in Indian Head, MD

Population 3,982 · Maryland · Data vintage 2023

Cost Index
(100 = US avg)

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

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

Indian Head is a smaller Maryland community of around 4000 residents, where median household incomes of $84,898 and housing costs ($259,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape.

Geographically, Indian Head sits roughly 15 miles south of Alexandria. Median home values run roughly 63% lower than Alexandria's $697,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 85

Rent 101

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

About the Cost of Living in Indian Head

The median home value in Indian Head is $258,900 — 15% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,326/month, 1% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $84,898/year is 14% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.2%, 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, Indian Head has a cost of living index of 91 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 9% less expensive.

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Indian Head 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

$258,900

15% below avg

Zillow Home Value

$343,310

Zillow ZHVI

Median Rent

$1,326/mo

1% above avg

Price-to-Rent Ratio

16.3x

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 71.7%

Renter-occupied 28.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent

$1,326

Groceries national estimate

$400

Utilities local estimate

$88

Transportation local gas prices

$126

Estimated Total $1,940/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

50.8 min

88% above avg

Gas Price

$3.145/gal

0% below avg

Work From Home

12.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone

76.7%

Carpooled

7.3%

Public transit

2.3%

Walked

1.3%

Work from home

12.4%

⚡ 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

$84,898

14% above avg

Per Capita Income

$47,445

Unemployment Rate

4.2%

12% below avg

Poverty Rate

7.3%

Labor Force Participation

70.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 7.8%

Graduate degree 5.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 38.2

Male median age 37.8

Female median age 38.6

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 42 — Good

81.9%

Good air days/yr

115

Max AQI recorded

PM2.5 days

243

Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Indian Head, MD?

Indian Head has a cost index of 91 (100 = national average). It is 9% below the national average.

What is average rent in Indian Head, MD?

The median gross rent in Indian Head is $1,326 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Indian Head?

The median home value in Indian Head is $258,900 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Indian Head?

The median household income in Indian Head is $84,898 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Indian Head, MD?

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

Is Indian Head, MD affordable?

Indian Head is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 91 (100 = US average).

Indian Head at a Glance

Population: 3,982
Median Income: $84,898
Home Value: $258,900
Median Rent: $1,326/mo
Unemployment: 4.2%
Sales Tax: 6.0%

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