Special Interest
Housing in Cecil County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Cecil County averages $1,377/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Maryland median of $1,705 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 34% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Cecil County FMR Area are $1,516 for a studio, $1,650 for 1‑bedroom, $1,964 for 2‑bedroom, $2,355 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,629 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $587 increase for a 2-bedroom in Cecil County shows a 43% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Cecil County was 3.3% in 2024, compared to Maryland at 3.0% and the national rate of 4.0%.
