Cresaptown, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Allegany County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
5,238 Population 1,969/sq mi density
$53,804 Median Income $13,040 per capita
$148,400 Home Value $454,997 Zillow
$838 Median Rent 24.8% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$53,804 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$148,400 home value, $838/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Cresaptown, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,804
28% below
$13,040 per capita
Home Value
$148,400
47% below
Zillow: $454,997
Median Rent
$838/mo
28% below
24.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.7%
86% below
73.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.3%
29% above
21.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Cresaptown Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Cresaptown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
72%
Home Value
53%
Rent
72%
Poverty
41%
Bachelor's
14%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cresaptown a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cresaptown residents earn a median household income of $53,804 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $13,040. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,577 business establishments, including 167 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cresaptown is $148,400 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $454,997. Median rent is $838/month, with 24.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.

Education

4.7% of adults in Cresaptown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% below the national average). 73.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cresaptown has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population5,238
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density1,969/mi²
Male / Female78% / 22%
Foreign Born4.0%
Veterans7.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$53,804
Per Capita$13,040
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$3,542M
Avg Weekly Wage$996

Housing

A+
Home Value$148,400
Rent$838
Ownership77.6%
Zillow$454,997
Housing Units1,077
Rent Burden24.8%

Health

Obesity41.3%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking21.0%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death11,358/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain39.2 in/yr
Elevation787 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.7%
High School+73.5%
Graduate+0.1%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute22 min
Broadband84.3%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Cresaptown was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Greater Cumberland Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 167 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.