Eckhart Mines, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Allegany County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
521 Population 343/sq mi density
$51,458 Median Income $24,143 per capita
$131,300 Home Value $173,166 Zillow
$872 Median Rent 22.0% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$51,458 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$131,300 home value, $872/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Eckhart Mines, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,458
32% below
$24,143 per capita
Home Value
$131,300
53% below
Zillow: $173,166
Median Rent
$872/mo
25% below
22.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.4%
66% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
75% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
17% above
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Eckhart Mines Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
68%
Home Value
47%
Rent
75%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
175%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Eckhart Mines a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Eckhart Mines residents earn a median household income of $51,458 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,143. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Eckhart Mines is $131,300 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $173,166. Median rent is $872/month, with 22.0% 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 1938.

Education

11.4% of adults in Eckhart Mines hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Eckhart Mines has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population521
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density343/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$51,458
Per Capita$24,143
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,542M
Avg Weekly Wage$996

Housing

A+
Home Value$131,300
Rent$872
Ownership44.8%
Zillow$173,166
Housing Units329
Rent Burden22.0%

Health

Obesity37.5%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death11,358/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain45.2 in/yr
Elevation1,875 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.4%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute49 min
Broadband92.1%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Eckhart Mines was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Greater Cumberland Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
29.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 167 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.