Mountain Lake Park, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Garrett County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
2,033 Population 1,059/sq mi density
$58,418 Median Income $34,649 per capita
$199,200 Home Value $274,125 Zillow
$720 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$58,418 median income, 8.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$199,200 home value, $720/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Mountain Lake Park, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,418
22% below
$34,649 per capita
Home Value
$199,200
29% below
Zillow: $274,125
Median Rent
$720/mo
38% below
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.3%
37% below
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
8.4%
133% above
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
21% above
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

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)

Income
78%
Home Value
71%
Rent
62%
Poverty
90%
Bachelor's
63%
Unemployment
233%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mountain Lake Park a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 8.4% (133% 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population2,033
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density1,059/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans7.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$58,418
Per Capita$34,649
Unemployment8.4%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$1,790M
Avg Weekly Wage$933

Housing

A+
Home Value$199,200
Rent$720
Ownership63.4%
Zillow$274,125
Housing Units1,108
Rent Burden22.5%

Health

Obesity38.9%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,314/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain50.8 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation2,506 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.3%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+10.6%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute21 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed100 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Mountain Lake Park was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Greater Cumberland Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.