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Westernport, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Garrett County County
Westernport, MD
At a Glance
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)
Is Westernport a Good Place to Live?
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 1.2% (67% 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 $85,487. 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.
Safety & Crime
Westernport reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.
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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.