Buying in Maryland: what the numbers look like
Maryland sits mid-pack for property taxes — 0.95% average effective rate (22nd of 50, national average ≈ 0.94%), which works out to about $4,038 a year on the typical $425,000 home. On the insurance side, Maryland homeowners average about $1,900 a year — a bargain at 29% below the 50-state average.
Put together at an illustrative 6.5% rate (30-year, 20% down), the typical Maryland purchase pencils out near $2,644/month: $2,149 principal & interest + $336 tax + $158 insurance. That's the number the calculator above starts from — swap in your real price, rate quote, and county figures to make it yours.
Property taxes & closing costs in Maryland
Rates vary meaningfully by county and school district within Maryland, so treat the 0.95% state average as a starting point and confirm your county's rate with the assessor before locking a budget.
Transfer tax: 0.5% state transfer tax plus county transfer and recordation taxes (often 1.5%+ combined). Closing costs also include lender, title, and recording fees — typically 2–5% of the price all-in.
Maryland at a glance
| Typical home value (Zillow, 2025) | $425,000 (16th highest) |
| Avg. effective property tax (2023) | 0.95% ≈ $336/mo |
| Avg. home insurance (2025) | $1,900/yr ≈ $158/mo |
| Example payment (typical home, 6.5%, 20% down) | $2,644/mo |
Frequently asked questions
How much is the mortgage payment on a typical Maryland home?
The typical Maryland home runs about $425,000 (Zillow, 2025). With 20% down ($85,000) on a 30-year loan at an illustrative 6.5% rate, the full monthly payment is roughly $2,644 — $2,149 principal & interest, $336 property tax, and $158 insurance. Adjust every input above to match your own price and quote.
What is the property tax rate in Maryland?
Maryland's average effective rate is 0.95% of home value — the 22nd highest in the nation (Tax Foundation, 2023 data). On the typical $425,000 home that is about $4,038 per year. Actual rates vary by county and city, so verify the figure for your specific address with the county assessor.
How much is homeowners insurance in Maryland?
Roughly $1,900 per year on average for $300k of dwelling coverage (Bankrate, 2025) — below the 50-state average of $2,682. Your premium depends on the home’s age, construction, claims history, and coverage limits, so quote several insurers.
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Data & sources: Property tax — Effective property tax rate on owner-occupied housing, calendar year 2023 (Tax Foundation analysis of Census ACS data, published 2025). Home value — Typical home value, Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), 2025, rounded to the nearest $5,000. Insurance — Average annual homeowners insurance premium for $300k dwelling coverage (Bankrate/Quadrant 2025), rounded to the nearest $50. State-level figures are planning defaults, not quotes: property taxes vary by county and city, insurance varies by home and insurer, and home values move monthly. Every value prefills the calculator but remains editable. The 6.5% rate is illustrative, not an offer or a prediction — always enter a real quote.
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