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Havre De Grace

Pop. 14,994·60th most expensive in Maryland·Rental market data updated monthly for Havre de Grace, MD
Median rent (all units)
$1,818/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+19.1%
vs US Median
-$147
Rising (Monthly)
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Havre De Grace · $1,818
More affordable than 53% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
21% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,818/mo, rent takes about 21% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$73,000/yr
Local median income
$105,817/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Havre De Grace's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,250
1 BR
$1,430
2 BR
$1,750
3 BR
$2,270
4 BR+
$2,570
Research median
$1,750/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$21,816/yr
At $1,818/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +19.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Havre De Grace, MD is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 42.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,994
Median income
$105,817
Median age
45.1
Renters
28.4%
Age distribution
18.8%
19.8%
24.4%
15%
22%
Under 1818.8%
18–3419.8%
35–5424.4%
55–6415%
65+22%
Gender
45.8%
54.2%
Male45.8%
Female54.2%
Race & ethnicity
67.1%
19.3%
White67.1%
Black19.3%
Hispanic5.6%
Asian2.4%
Other5.5%
Education (25+)
20.7%
31%
42.5%
No HS diploma5.8%
HS diploma20.7%
Some college31%
Bachelor's+42.5%
Housing tenure
71.6%
28.4%
Owner71.6%
Renter28.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Havre De Grace, MD has changed in 5 years

Income
$86,576 → $105,817
up 22.2%
Population
14,625 → 14,994
up 2.5%
Renter share
31% → 28.4%
-2.6 pts
Bachelor's+
39.3% → 42.5%
+3.2 pts

Median household income rose from $86,576 to $105,817 between 2021 and 2024, a 22.2% shift. The population has grown by 2.5% since 2021, moving from about 14,625 residents to roughly 14,994. Renters now make up 28.4% of households, compared with 31% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 42.5% of adults here, versus 39.3% in 2021.

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Havre De Grace rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Havre De Grace, MD

Last updated: June 22, 2026

The median rent in Havre De Grace is $1,818/mo as of June 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,250/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,750/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,430/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,270/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($105,817/yr), Havre De Grace ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Havre De Grace an affordable city for renters?

Havre De Grace is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,818/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($105,817/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Havre De Grace falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Havre De Grace?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $73,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,818/mo in Havre De Grace. The local median household income is $105,817/yr, meaning the typical Havre De Grace household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Havre De Grace?

Rent in Havre De Grace has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 2026.

How does Havre De Grace rent compare to other cities in Maryland?

Havre De Grace is middle-of-the-pack for Maryland for rent, ranking #60 out of 95 tracked cities at $1,818/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Havre De Grace?

Belcamp is nearby and more affordable at $1,790/mo, which is $28 less than Havre De Grace.

What percentage of Havre De Grace residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.4% of Havre De Grace households are renters, while 71.6% are owner-occupied. Havre De Grace leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Havre De Grace rent compare to the national average?

Havre De Grace's median rent of $1,818/mo is $147 (7%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Maryland, it ranks #60 out of 95 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,818/mo, rent takes ~21% of Havre De Grace's median household income ($105,817/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Havre De Grace 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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