At a Glance
Median Income
$53,750
$37,803 per capita
Home Value
$84,300
Zillow: $127,533
Bachelor's Degree+
18.3%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
20.5% smoking rate
How Mount Savage Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mount Savage's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mount Savage a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mount Savage residents earn a median household income of $53,750 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,803. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% 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 Mount Savage is $84,300 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $127,533. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
18.3% of adults in Mount Savage hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mount Savage 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
Population462
Median Age51.9 yrs
Density481/mi²
Male / Female57% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$53,750
Per Capita$37,803
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$3,542M
Avg Weekly Wage$996
Housing
A+
Home Value$84,300
Rent
Ownership83.0%
Zillow$127,533
Housing Units314
Rent Burden35.0%
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking20.5%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death11,358/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain45.2 in/yr
Elevation1,243 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.3%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute26 min
Broadband67.5%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Mount Savage 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.
23.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 167 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.