Mountain Lake Park, MD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
2,033 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$58,418 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$199,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$629 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$635 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Garrett County
2
Maryland
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Garrett County
2
Maryland
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 23 28
Feb 2 19 30
Mar 4 13 39
Apr 4 4 49
May 4 0 58
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 4 0 62
Oct 2 1 51
Nov 4 4 41
Dec 4 15 31

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 23% of residents leaning left and 72% leaning right.

Liberal (23%) (73%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 79%
Hillary Clinton 16%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 6, MD State Senate District 1, MD State Legislative Subdistrict 1A, MD
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Schools

Southern Garrett High School
<1 miles, NW • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Garrett College
11 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Frostburg State University
30 miles, E • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Garrett County Memorial Hospital
2 miles, NW • 5 star
Preston Memorial Hospital
16 miles, NW • 5 star
Potomac Valley Hospital
20 miles, E • 5 star
Grant Memorial Hospital
30 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
60 miles, N • 1 star
Pittsburgh International Airport
88 miles, N • 3.2 star
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