Rent vs Buy in Hagerstown, MD
Monthly cost of renting vs owning a median-priced home · 30-yr fixed, 20% down
Rent and buy are roughly balanced in Hagerstown, MD
Price-to-rent ratio is 20.4 (under 15 favors buying, over 21 favors renting). Renting costs $1,242/mo; owning runs about $2,245/mo — $1,003/mo more to own.
| Monthly cost to own | Amount |
|---|---|
| Mortgage (P&I, 6.80% rate) | $1,586 |
| Property tax | $279 |
| Home insurance | $127 |
| Maintenance | $253 |
| Total to own | $2,245 |
| Average 2BR rent | $1,242 |
Based on a median home value of $304,072 with a $60,814 down payment. Owning also builds equity over time, which a monthly comparison doesn't capture. Estimates use national averages for taxes, insurance and maintenance — your actual costs will vary.