Housing & Real Estate — Wheaton, Maryland
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 17,105 |
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| Occupied | 16,710 |
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| Vacant | 395 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 10,902 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 5,808 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $501,200 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$545,000 |
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| Median Rent | $2,151/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $4,254/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | moderate |
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| Rent as % of Income | 23.2% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 38.4% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 1,382 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 1,772 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 595 |
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| Built before 1960 | 8,767 |
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| Median Year Built | 1959 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
