The Town FilesWesternport, Maryland
Town in Allegany County · population 1,812 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $86,300
- Household income
- $47,688
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 34 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 43.7
Westernport is a town of 1,812 people in Allegany County, Maryland. The median home is worth $86,300, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 93% of Maryland towns, easier by car than 78% of Maryland towns, quieter than 77% of Maryland towns.
How Westernport ranks
Percentile among Maryland towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Maryland towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Westernport is worth $86,300, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). Homes cost about 1.8 times the median household income of $47,688, which is more affordable than 99% of Maryland towns. Median rent is $822 a month. 74.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Westernport | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $86,300 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $822 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $47,688 | $108,677 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.8× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 74.1% | 77.3% |
| Median year built | 1944 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.0% | — |
Who lives in Westernport
| People | Westernport | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.7 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.1% | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 20.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.5% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.2% | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 11.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.7% | — |
| Work from home | 5.5% | 17.4% |
| Average commute | 32.7 min | 31.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.5% | 94.3% |
Weather in Westernport
July highs average 88.6°F and January lows 20.7°F. About 41.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 33.5 inches of snow (typical Maryland town: 15.9 in). Expect about 42 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 127 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Westernport since 1950, compared with 18 for the typical Maryland town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 2, 1998 about 7.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 2, 1998.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 18 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on July 4, 2012.
Severe weather in Allegany County since 1996
Allegany County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Allegany County
Allegany County had 26,680 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,777 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Westernport itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Westernport
1 public school with 253 students, about 14.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westernport Elementary | PK-5 | 253 | 14.9 |
Towns near Westernport
- Piedmont, WV0.7 mi · 718 people · home $46,700
- Keyser, WV4.6 mi · 4,864 people · home $143,000
- Lonaconing, MD6.4 mi · 1,001 people · home $89,400
- Rawlings, MD9.0 mi · 687 people · home $144,500
- Bel Air, MD11.9 mi · 1,689 people · home $195,700
- Frostburg, MD12.8 mi · 7,027 people · home $181,700
- Cresaptown, MD13.2 mi · 5,442 people · home $142,600
- Eckhart Mines, MD14.0 mi · 858 people · home $182,700
Westernport questions
Is Westernport, Maryland a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Westernport scores better for retirees than 35% of Maryland towns and quieter than 77%. 18.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.7).
How much does a house cost in Westernport?
The median owner-occupied home in Westernport is valued at $86,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $47,688, so homes cost about 1.8 times income. Median rent is $822 a month.
What is the weather like in Westernport?
July highs average 88.6°F and January lows 20.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.4 inches of precipitation a year and 33.5 inches of snow.
Does Westernport get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Westernport since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 2, 1998. The typical Maryland town has had 18.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)