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Oldtown, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Allegany County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
75 Population 203/sq mi density
$66,250 Median Income $23,263 per capita
54°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
732 Violent Crime/100K 6,413 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$66,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
732 violent crimes/100K (93% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Oldtown, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,250
12% below
$23,263 per capita
Violent Crime
732/100K
93% above
6,413/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.2%
55% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.2%
6% below
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
302 sunny days/yr

How Oldtown Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
88%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
193%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Oldtown a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Oldtown residents earn a median household income of $66,250 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,263. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,577 business establishments, including 167 restaurants.

Safety & Crime

Oldtown 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

15.2% of adults in Oldtown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Oldtown 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.

Data Overview

People

Population75
Median Age62.4 yrs
Density203/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans66.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$66,250
Per Capita$23,263
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,542M
Avg Weekly Wage$996

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership66.7%
Zillow$186,853
Housing Units64
Rent Burden30.4%

Crime

F
Violent732/100K
Property6,413/100K

Health

Obesity30.2%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death11,358/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain39.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation645 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Broadband30.0%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Oldtown was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Greater Cumberland Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 167 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.