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Housing Affordability in Arnold, MD
Households that spend 30% or more of income on housing, rent and owner costs compared with income. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households paying 30%+ for housing
- 21.4%
- Maryland 31.9%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 46.5%
- Maryland 51.5%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 17.7%
- Maryland 22.9%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $2,756/mo
- Maryland $2,347/mo
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more52046.5%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more1,33917.7%
- Renters paying 50% or more29226.1%
- Median rent as a share of income: 29.0%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 20.6%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $771/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 4.0
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold, MD | 21.4% | 46.5% | 17.7% | 29.0% |
| Anne Arundel County | 27.6% | 47.2% | 21.4% | 28.9% |
| Maryland | 31.9% | 51.5% | 22.9% | 30.8% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Arnold, MD?
- In Arnold, MD, 21.4% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Arnold compare with Maryland?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Arnold is 21.4%, compared with 31.9% for Maryland as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates