Cost of Living in Prince George's County, Maryland
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
These figures are county medians, not a personal budget. Use them to frame rent, ownership, and income tradeoffs, then account for household size, commute, financing, insurance, taxes, debt, and local availability before making a decision.
How Prince George's County Compares
Median monthly rent comparison
Detailed Housing Stats
National Ranking
Affordability Rank
Prince George's County ranks #3,070 of 3,142 counties for affordability (bottom 2%)
Sourced county brief
Prince George's County Median Gross Rent Reaches $1,799 Monthly
Prince George's County recorded a median gross rent of $1,799 per month, which is $340 above the Maryland unweighted county mean of $1,459. The official ACS B25071 Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (GRAPI) was 31.6%, a figure 1.4 percentage points higher than the state unweighted county mean of 30.2%. Owner-occupied units in the county had median selected monthly owner costs of $2,173, exceeding the state unweighted mean of $1,660. The median home value was estimated at $426,000, while the state unweighted county mean was $370,017. Median renter-household income was $67,658. This analysis utilizes snapshot data from the 2020-2024 period. See ACS table B25071 for the underlying estimate.
Source record
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25064 Median Gross Rent
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25071 GRAPI
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25077 Median Home Value
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25088 Selected Monthly Owner Costs
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25119 Household Income by Tenure
Data version acs5-2020-2024 · Method cost-brief-v1
Cost of Living Advisory: Prince George's County
Affordability Verdict
ACS B25071 estimates median gross rent at 31.6% of renter household income in Prince George's County, which is between the 30% and 50% rent-burden benchmarks. This is a median percentage among renter-occupied units, not the share of households above a threshold.
Rent vs. Own
Median gross rent is $1,799 per month; median selected monthly owner costs are $2,173. These ACS medians describe different tenure groups and are not a personalized rent-versus-buy calculation.
Income Needed
Using the common 30% budgeting benchmark, $71,960 in annual gross income would allocate 30% to the county's median gross rent. This is a reproducible illustration, not evidence that a particular household can afford housing.
Regional Context
The Maryland unweighted mean of county median rents is $1,459 per month. Prince George's County's $1,799 median is 23.3% above that comparison value.
Data version acs5-2020-2024 · Method cost-advisory-v2
Affordability Calculator
See how your income compares to housing costs in Prince George's County
Rent Burden
21.2%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$2,375
per month
Owner Cost Burden
25.6%
of gross income
The median home in Prince George's County may be a stretch
Median home value is $426,000. Estimated monthly cost: $3,401 vs. your max of $2,375.
Rent Affordability Guide
Income Needed Calculator
See how much you need to earn to comfortably afford housing
$0/yr
Needed to stay within recommended threshold
$0/yr
Needed to stay within recommended threshold
$0/yr
Needed to stay within recommended threshold
Based on the 30% rule for rent and 28% rule for housing costs (mortgage + owner costs). Mortgage estimate assumes 20% down, 7.2% interest, 30-year fixed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Prince George's County, Maryland?
What is the median rent in Prince George's County?
Is Prince George's County affordable?
How does Prince George's County's rent compare to the state average?
What is the median home value in Prince George's County?
Counties with Similar Housing Costs
Planning a Move?
Researching the cost of living in Prince George's County, Maryland? Compare moving quotes from top providers and save on your relocation.
Compare Moving QuotesCompare Mortgage Rates in Prince George's County
Whether you're buying in Prince George's County, Maryland, or refinancing, compare rates from top lenders using the terms each lender provides.
See Today's RatesData: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2020-2024). Data is informational only and is not personalized financial advice.
CostByCounty participates in affiliate programs. We may earn a commission when you use our links, at no extra cost to you.