{"id":86571,"date":"2025-04-23T14:21:07","date_gmt":"2025-04-23T21:21:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/?p=86571"},"modified":"2025-04-23T14:21:30","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T21:21:30","slug":"affordable-places-to-live-in-maryland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/affordable-places-to-live-in-maryland\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Most Affordable Places to Live in Maryland in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

Situated along the Chesapeake Bay, Maryland is well-known for its scenic beauty, colonial heritage, close proximity to <\/span>Washington, DC<\/span><\/a>, and a mix of big cities, quaint coastal towns, and welcoming suburbs. If you\u2019re currently living in Maryland or are considering moving to the state, then chances are you have a budget you\u2019d like to stay under when it comes to renting or buying a home. As of July, the <\/span>median home sale price in Maryland<\/span><\/a> is $446,800.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If that number is out of your budget, don\u2019t worry. We\u2019ve got options to help you find a home. Redfin has collected a list of the 6 most affordable places to live in Maryland. And they all have a median home sale price under the state\u2019s average. From <\/span>Baltimore<\/span><\/a> to <\/span>Waldorf<\/span><\/a>, learn what cities are in the top 6.<\/span><\/p>\n

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#1: Baltimore<\/span><\/h2>\n

Median home price: <\/b>$217,000<\/span>
\n<\/span>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b>$167<\/span>
\n<\/span>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment:<\/b> $1,522<\/span>
\n<\/span>Median household income: <\/b>$52,164 <\/span>
\n<\/span>Baltimore, MD homes for sale<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/a>Baltimore, MD apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

With a median home sale price of $217,000, Baltimore lands the number one spot on our list as the most affordable place to live in Maryland. There are about 585,700 residents living in this city. If you\u2019re considering moving to Baltimore make sure to take a guided tour of Fort McHenry, visit the <\/span>Walters Art Museum<\/span><\/a>, explore the <\/span>National Aquarium<\/span><\/a>, hike around Patapsco Valley State Park, or take a boat ride around the Inner Harbor.<\/span><\/p>\n

>> Read: <\/i><\/b>Popular Baltimore, MD, Neighborhoods to Live in 2025<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

#2: Dundalk<\/span><\/h2>\n

Median home price: <\/b>$233,500 <\/span>
\n<\/span>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b>$187 <\/span>
\n<\/span>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment:<\/b> $1,162 <\/span>
\n<\/span>Median household income:<\/b> $55,489 <\/span>
\n<\/span>Nearest major metro:<\/b> Baltimore (9 miles)<\/span>
\n<\/span>Dundalk, MD homes for sale<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/a>Dundalk, MD apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Taking second place on our list of affordable cities to live in Maryland is Dundalk, just 9 miles east of Baltimore. When living in this city of 67,800 people, you can take in the picturesque views from one of the waterfront parks or eat at one of the many local restaurants.<\/span><\/p>\n

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#3: Hagerstown<\/span><\/h2>\n

Median home price: <\/b>$257,250<\/span>
\n<\/span>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b>$170<\/span>
\nAverage rent for a 1-bedroom apartment: <\/b>$1,299<\/span>
\n<\/span>Median household income:<\/b> $49,957<\/span>
\n<\/span>Nearest major metro: <\/b>Washington, DC (70 miles)<\/span>
\n<\/span>Hagerstown, MD homes for sale<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/a>Hagerstown, MD apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Next is the city of Hagerstown, which has about 43,500 residents. The median home sale price is $257,250 which is about $155K less than the median home sale price in Maryland. Hagerstown is located in northern Maryland, close to the Pennsylvania border, and is close to state parks like Greenbrier State Park, South Mountain State Park, and Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park. The city has plenty of museums like <\/span>Washington County Museum of Fine Arts<\/span><\/a>, the <\/span>Jonathan Hager House Museum<\/span><\/a>, and <\/span>Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum<\/span><\/a>, which all showcase Hagerstown\u2019s history.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

#4: Essex<\/span><\/h2>\n

Median home price: <\/b>$289,000<\/span>
\n<\/span>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b>$203<\/span>
\nAverage rent for a 1-bedroom apartment: <\/b>$1,070<\/span>
\n<\/span>Median household income:<\/b> $67,082<\/span>
\n<\/span>Nearest major metro: <\/b>Baltimore (10 miles)<\/span>
\n<\/span>Essex, MD homes for sale<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/a>Essex, MD apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

The fourth most affordable place to live in Maryland is Essex, home to about 40,700 residents. A suburb of Baltimore, the median home sale price in Essex is $289,000. The city has plenty of water views which you can see at parks like Baltimore County Cox’s Point Park and Rocky Point Park and Beach. Essex also has several waterfront restaurants where you can enjoy regional dishes and fresh seafood.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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#5: Woodlawn<\/span><\/h2>\n

Median home price: <\/b>$349,000<\/span>
\n<\/span>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b>$192<\/span>
\nAverage rent for a 1-bedroom apartment: <\/b>$1,179<\/span>
\n<\/span>Median household income:<\/b> $78,591<\/span>
\n<\/span>Nearest major metro: <\/b>Baltimore (11 miles)<\/span>
\n<\/span>Woodlawn, MD homes for sale<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/a>Woodlawn, MD apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

The fifth town on our list of affordable places to live in Maryland is Woodlawn. With 40,500 residents, moving to this affordable city gives you the perks of city-life without living in a major metropolitan area. Another Baltimore suburb, Woodlawn is conveniently located near Patapsco Valley State Park which offers trails like the Ole Ranger Trail and historic landmarks such as the Historic Union Dam and Mill Race.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

#6: Glen Burnie<\/span><\/h2>\n

Median home price: <\/b>$389,900<\/span>
\n<\/span>Average sale price per square foot:<\/b> $254<\/span>
\n<\/span>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment:<\/b> $1,544<\/span>
\n<\/span>Median household income: <\/b>$55,489 <\/span>
\n<\/span>Nearest major metro: <\/b>Baltimore (10 miles)<\/span>
\n<\/span>Glen Burnie, MD homes for sale<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/a>Glen Burnie, MD apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Only slightly more expensive than Woodlawn is the city of Glen Burnie. With a population close to 72,900, there\u2019s still plenty to do in <\/span>Glen Burnie<\/span><\/a> such as checking out one of the parks in town or going shopping. It\u2019s also a great city to live in if you travel frequently, since it\u2019s near the Baltimore\/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

#7: Germantown<\/span><\/h2>\n

Median home price: <\/b>$395,000<\/span>
\n<\/span>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b>$266<\/span>
\n<\/span>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment:<\/b> $1,599<\/span>
\n<\/span>Median household income:<\/b> $109,268<\/span>
\n<\/span>Nearest major metro: <\/b>Washington, DC (27 miles)<\/span>
\n<\/span>Germantown, MD homes for sale<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/a>Germantown, MD apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Located north of Washington, DC, is the popular area of Germantown. With a median home sale price of $395,000, this area is an awesome affordable city to call home. Germantown is surrounded by plenty of green spaces, like Black Hill Regional Park, Hoyles Mill Conservation Park, and Seneca Creek State Park. You can also find plenty of parks and trails in town such as Gunners Lake Trailhead and Great Seneca Park 355.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Methodology: <\/b>All cities must have over 50,000 residents per the US Census and have a median home sale price under the average median home sale price in Maryland. Median home sale price and median sale price per square foot from the <\/span>Redfin Data Center<\/span><\/a> during April 2025. Average rental data from <\/span>Rent.com<\/span><\/a> April 2025. Population and median household income data sourced from the <\/span>United States Census Bureau<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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