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La Vale, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Allegany County County
La Vale, MD
At a Glance
How La Vale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows La Vale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is La Vale a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
La Vale residents earn a median household income of $77,634 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,852. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% 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 La Vale is $171,300 , 39% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $119,324. Median rent is $923/month, with 22.6% 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 1960.
Safety & Crime
La Vale reports 732 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 93% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,413/100K.
Education
36.4% of adults in La Vale hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% above the national average). 95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La Vale has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.