Luke, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Garrett County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
93 Population 344/sq mi density
$73,125 Median Income $28,447 per capita
$50,000 Home Value $85,487 Zillow
$638 Median Rent 13.8% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$73,125 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$50,000 home value, $638/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Luke, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,125
3% below
$28,447 per capita
Home Value
$50,000
82% below
Zillow: $85,487
Median Rent
$638/mo
45% below
13.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.3%
58% below
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0% below
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
18% above
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Luke Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
97%
Home Value
18%
Rent
55%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
100%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Luke a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Luke residents earn a median household income of $73,125 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,447. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,168 business establishments, including 85 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Luke is $50,000 , 82% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $85,487. Median rent is $638/month, with 13.8% 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 1938.

Education

14.3% of adults in Luke hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Luke has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population93
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density344/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$73,125
Per Capita$28,447
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$1,790M
Avg Weekly Wage$933

Housing

A+
Home Value$50,000
Rent$638
Ownership81.1%
Zillow$85,487
Housing Units52
Rent Burden13.8%

Health

Obesity37.9%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death8,314/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain41.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,385 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute26 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed100 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Luke was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Greater Cumberland Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.