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Housing Affordability in Damascus, 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
- 20.4%
- Maryland 31.9%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 66.5%
- Maryland 51.5%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 15.6%
- Maryland 22.9%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $2,671/mo
- Maryland $2,347/mo
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more36566.5%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more82815.6%
- Renters paying 50% or more13424.4%
- Median rent as a share of income: 41.6%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 19.5%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $770/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 3.3
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damascus, MD | 20.4% | 66.5% | 15.6% | 41.6% |
| Montgomery County | 32.0% | 51.6% | 22.0% | 30.8% |
| 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 Damascus, MD?
- In Damascus, MD, 20.4% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Damascus compare with Maryland?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Damascus is 20.4%, compared with 31.9% for Maryland as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates