The Town FilesGarrett County, Maryland
28,615 people. The median home is worth $235,300 (typical Maryland town: $412,300) and the median household earns $67,688.
Towns in Garrett County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Lake Park | 2,147 | $216,100 | $60,875 | 43.5 |
| Oakland | 1,851 | $244,400 | $53,289 | 51.1 |
| Grantsville | 968 | $239,600 | $38,512 | 48.0 |
People and housing
| Garrett County | Typical Maryland town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $235,300 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $765 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $67,688 | $108,677 |
| Median age | 48.3 | 40.2 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.9% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.2% | 7.1% |
Jobs and pay
12,162 jobs in 2024, average pay $48,523 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 353 storm events in Garrett County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Garrett County has been included in 14 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3634: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4491: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3430: Covid-19 |
| March 4, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4261: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| November 20, 2012 | Hurricane | DR-4091: Hurricane Sandy |
| October 28, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3349: Hurricane Sandy |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).