Maryland

Financial data for local governments across Maryland

29 Cities
23 Counties
123 Towns
5 Villages
377 CDPs

Tax Snapshot (Beta)

Beta: source-backed tax context only. This is not a personalized tax-burden estimate.

Current source-backed tax context for Maryland.

Component Summary Effective Coverage Sources
MD state and local individual income tax framework Maryland applies graduated state income-tax rates and requires county or Baltimore City local income taxes. Current Comptroller guidance (as accessed April 18, 2026). Rate missing Maryland individual tax rates; Maryland state and local withholding information (2024 memo)
MD sales and use tax (base) Maryland sales and use tax rate is 6%. Current Comptroller guidance (as accessed April 18, 2026). Rate missing Maryland sales and use tax
MD property tax policy (state and local components) Maryland property tax includes a state rate and local county/municipal rates set by local jurisdictions. Current SDAT guidance (as accessed April 18, 2026). Needs review Maryland tax rates (SDAT)
MD vehicle-owner fees Official MVA source is captured, but registration tiers, EMS surcharge, ZEV/PHEV surcharges, title certificates, and titling tax depend on vehicle and transaction facts; not included in residence-only estimates. Current MVA fees page captured June 29, 2026. Deferred MD MVA fees
MD transfer, recordation, and recording fees Maryland recording-fee sources are identified, but transfer and recordation liability is transaction- and county-specific; county transfer-rate rows remain a source lane to inventory. Current Maryland courts recording-fee page captured June 29, 2026. Deferred Maryland courts recording fees

Demographics

Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates (2023)

6,170,738 Population
$101,652 Median Household Income
$397,700 Median Home Value
39.3 Median Age
9.3% Poverty Rate
4.9% Unemployment Rate
67.5% Homeownership Rate
42.7% Bachelor's+ Rate

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