Cost of Living in Kingsville, MD

Population 4,790 · Maryland · Data vintage 2023

178
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Kingsville sits on the smaller end of the Maryland city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. An unemployment rate of 0.4% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Located 14 miles northeast of Baltimore, Kingsville falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 148% higher than Baltimore's $219,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 178

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

About the Cost of Living in Kingsville

The median home value in Kingsville is $544,100 — 78% above the national median of $305,000. The median household income of $130,987/year is 76% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 0.4%, 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, Kingsville has a cost of living index of 178 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 78% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$544,100
78% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$155,109
Zillow ZHVI
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 91.2%
Renter-occupied 8.8%

🛒 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
33.4 min
24% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
20.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
73.8%
Carpooled
4.1%
Public transit
0.3%
Walked
0.3%
Bicycle
0.3%
Work from home
20.0%

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
$130,987
76% above avg
Per Capita Income
$61,071
Unemployment Rate
0.4%
92% below avg
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Labor Force Participation
60.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 25.1%
Graduate degree 21.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 51.6
Male median age 55
Female median age 46.7

💨 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 Kingsville, MD?

Kingsville has a cost index of 178 (100 = national average). It is 78% above the national average.

What is the average home price in Kingsville?

The median home value in Kingsville is $544,100 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Kingsville?

The median household income in Kingsville is $130,987 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Kingsville, MD?

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

Is Kingsville, MD affordable?

Kingsville is above average in cost of living, with an index of 178 — about 78% higher than the national average.