Fort Meade, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Howard County County
4.5
/5.0
A+
Excellent
10,477
Population
1,297/sq mi density
$102,886
Median Income
$38,144 per capita
$2,380
Median Rent
29.7% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$102,886 median income, 2.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Rent
$2,380/mo
105% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
0.8%
99% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
3,381
Median year built: 1996
Ownership vs. Renting
0.8%
Owner-Occupied
99.2%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,312/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,400/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,648/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,123/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,442/mo
Census median rent:
$2,380/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
4% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1996
Average age of housing stock: 30 years
Homeownership Rate
0.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $514,261 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $2,380 |
| FMR Studio | $1,312 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,400 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,648 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,123 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,442 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 0.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 99.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 0.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 3,381 |
| Median Year Built | 1996 |
| Rent Burden | 29.7% |