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Mountain Lake Park, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Garrett County County
Mountain Lake Park, MD
At a Glance
How Mountain Lake Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mountain Lake Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Mountain Lake Park a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Mountain Lake Park residents earn a median household income of $58,418 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,649. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% 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 Mountain Lake Park is $199,200 , 29% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $274,125. Median rent is $720/month, with 22.5% 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 1977.
Safety & Crime
Mountain Lake Park reports 52 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,201/100K.
Education
21.3% of adults in Mountain Lake Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mountain Lake Park has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.