Special Interest
Housing in Talbot County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Talbot County averages $1,256/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 31% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Talbot County FMR Area are $1,321 for a studio, $1,410 for 1‑bedroom, $1,549 for 2‑bedroom, $2,154 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,599 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $293 increase for a 2-bedroom in Talbot County shows a 23% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Talbot County was 3.3% in 2024, compared to Maryland at 3.0% and the national rate of 4.0%.
