Westernport, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Garrett County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,864 Population 2,118/sq mi density
$52,059 Median Income $31,476 per capita
$85,800 Home Value $97,470 Zillow
$727 Median Rent 24.4% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$52,059 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,800 home value, $727/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Westernport, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,059
31% below
$31,476 per capita
Home Value
$85,800
70% below
Zillow: $97,470
Median Rent
$727/mo
37% below
24.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.8%
47% below
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
15.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
18% above
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Westernport Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
69%
Home Value
30%
Rent
63%
Poverty
124%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
61%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Westernport 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

Westernport residents earn a median household income of $52,059 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,476. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.4% 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 Westernport is $85,800 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $97,470. Median rent is $727/month, with 24.4% 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

17.8% of adults in Westernport hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Westernport has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population1,864
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density2,118/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans9.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,059
Per Capita$31,476
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty15.4%
County GDP$1,790M
Avg Weekly Wage$933

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,800
Rent$727
Ownership79.5%
Zillow$97,470
Housing Units1,007
Rent Burden24.4%

Health

Obesity38.0%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death8,314/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain41.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,003 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.8%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute34 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed100 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Westernport was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Greater Cumberland Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.