Frostburg, MD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 10/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Nationally Distinguished. Exceptional public schools with nationally recognized achievements, near-perfect test scores, and standout college placement. Families benefit from elite education close to home.

Residents

Population
7,025 332.4M (US)
Median Age
25.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
42.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
41.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$51,052 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
75.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
24.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$172,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$522 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$735 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
43.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Allegany County
4
Cumberland Urban Area
3
Maryland
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Allegany County
5
Cumberland Urban Area
4
Maryland
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 17 27
Feb 3 13 30
Mar 4 11 38
Apr 4 3 49
May 4 0 58
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 4 0 70
Aug 3 0 69
Sep 3 0 62
Oct 3 0 51
Nov 3 4 42
Dec 3 11 31

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 29% of residents leaning left and 66% leaning right.

Liberal (30%) (67%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 73%
Hillary Clinton 21%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 6, MD State Senate District 1, MD State Legislative Subdistrict 1B, MD
See all legislative districts in this place

Schools

Beall Elementary
<1 miles, NW
Mountain Ridge High School
<1 miles, SE • 5 star
Browse all schools near Cumberland Urban Area

Colleges

Frostburg State University
<1 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Allegany College of Maryland
10 miles, E • 1.4 star
Browse all colleges near Cumberland Urban Area

Hospitals

Potomac Valley Hospital
17 miles, SW • 5 star
Browse all hospitals near Cumberland Urban Area

Airports

Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
50 miles, N • 1 star
Pittsburgh International Airport
90 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Browse all airports near Cumberland Urban Area