Maryland
Grantsville is a small town in Maryland with a population of 970. Residents earn $46,354 per year, which is 38% below the national average.
Based on current data, Grantsville receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Grantsville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Grantsville is $46,354, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. The poverty rate of 20.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Grantsville is $230,800, 18% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $654 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
30.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Grantsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches, including 45.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 93.8% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.2% |
| 54% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $46,354 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,742 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $933 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,304 |
| Unemployment | 0.7% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.6% |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,168 |
| County GDP | $1,790M |
| Restaurants | 85 |
| Healthcare | 81 |
| Retail | 138 |
| Manufacturing | 44 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,909 |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.13% |
| Commute Time | 23.1 min |
| Work from Home | 2.6% |
| Census Median | $230,800 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $230,581 |
| Census Median Rent | $654 |
| 44% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,312 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,648 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,123 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 42.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,909 |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.13% |
| Obesity | 36.8% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.3% |
| Asthma | 12.2% |
| COPD | 8.0% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.6% |
| Depression | 24.5% |
| Mental Distress | 20.1% |
| Physical Distress | 14.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.9% |
| Premature Death | 8,314/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 57.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 81 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 47.1°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.7 inches |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 45.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,302 ft (702 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 933/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6969°N, 79.1528°W |
| County FIPS | 24023 |
Winner: Republican by 54 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 30.8% |
| 9% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.85 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 933/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 81 |
| Restaurants | 85 |
| Retail Stores | 138 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 23.1 min |
| Work from Home | 2.6% |