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Frostburg, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Allegany County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
7,025 Population 2,103/sq mi density
$51,052 Median Income $26,978 per capita
$172,600 Home Value $173,166 Zillow
$865 Median Rent 29.5% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
165 Violent Crime/100K 1,798 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$51,052 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$172,600 home value, $865/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
165 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Frostburg, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,052
32% below
$26,978 per capita
Home Value
$172,600
39% below
Zillow: $173,166
Median Rent
$865/mo
26% below
29.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
165/100K
57% below
1,798/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.3%
23% above
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
17.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
14% above
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Frostburg Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
68%
Home Value
61%
Rent
74%
Poverty
143%
Bachelor's
123%
Unemployment
92%
Crime
43%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Frostburg a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Frostburg residents earn a median household income of $51,052 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,978. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.7% 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 Frostburg is $172,600 , 39% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $173,166. Median rent is $865/month, with 29.5% 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 1962.

Safety & Crime

Frostburg reports 165 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,798/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

41.3% of adults in Frostburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% above the national average). 92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Frostburg has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population7,025
Median Age25.6 yrs
Density2,103/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$51,052
Per Capita$26,978
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty17.7%
County GDP$3,542M
Avg Weekly Wage$996

Housing

A+
Home Value$172,600
Rent$865
Ownership50.4%
Zillow$173,166
Housing Units3,024
Rent Burden29.5%

Crime

F
Violent165/100K
Property1,798/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault118/100K
Burglary329/100K

Health

Obesity36.6%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death11,358/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain45.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,987 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+41.3%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+20.3%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute19 min
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Frostburg was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Greater Cumberland Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 167 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.