Garrett County , Maryland
Population: 28,713 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $69,031 Home $217,000 Rent $710/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 28,713 residents, Garrett County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Maryland and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Garrett County in the bottom 16% nationally for natural-hazard exposure — an underrated factor in long-term housing-cost comparisons.
$69,031
Median Income
household
$217,000
Home Value
median
$710/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $69,031 |
| Per Capita Income | $42,328 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.0% |
| Median Home Value | $217,000 |
| Median Gross Rent | $710/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 81.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 19.0% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 28,713 |
| Median Age | 48.1 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 24.6% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
36.3%
Obesity
14.1%
Diabetes
14.8%
Smoking
34.3%
High Blood Pressure
27.1%
No Physical Activity
21.0%
Depression
38.2%
Insufficient Sleep
80.0%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 16.0 · 16th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
21.22
🌀 Hurricane
63.83
🔥 Wildfire
31.93
❄️ Winter Storm
64.26
🌍 Earthquake
32.44
☀️ Drought
56.71
Thinking of moving to Garrett County?
Use our salary calculator to see what income you'd need to maintain your lifestyle.
Open Cost of Living Calculator →