Living in Allegany County, Maryland

Allegany County is a county in Maryland with a population of around 72,528, part of the Cumberland, MD-WV MSA metro area. The main communities are Cumberland, Frostburg, Westernport.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $881/month, well below the national average, with a median home price of around $140K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.4%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings cold winters (highs around 40°F) and warm summers (highs around 78°F). The coast is 1-3 hours. Mountains are less than 1 hour away. The area has tornado risk worth factoring into home insurance decisions.

Demographics

Allegany County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 42 and a predominantly working-class population (19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.