Swanton, MD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
0 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
0.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$63,875 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
0.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
0 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$137,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$374 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$545 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
0.0% 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 21 27
Feb 3 17 30
Mar 4 12 38
Apr 4 4 49
May 5 0 58
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 5 0 71
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 3 0 62
Oct 3 1 51
Nov 4 5 42
Dec 3 14 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 80%
Hillary Clinton 16%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Elk Garden School
7 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Garrett College
9 miles, N • 1.4 star
Frostburg State University
21 miles, E • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Garrett County Memorial Hospital
10 miles, W • 5 star
Potomac Valley Hospital
13 miles, SE • 5 star
Preston Memorial Hospital
24 miles, NW • 5 star
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Airports

Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
57 miles, N • 1 star
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