Allegany County

MD · Pop. 26,676 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Allegany County is a suburban county in MD with a population of approximately 26,676.

$/Acre: $4,123

Property Tax: 1.09%

Growing Season: 180 days

Broadband: 64%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 49.9/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.09%

Local Sales Tax1.48%

Combined Sales Tax7.48%

Cost of Living Index115.7

Median Household Income$50,192

Poverty Rate14.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,123

Median Home Price$353K

Acres for Sale1534

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season180 days

Annual Rainfall38.1 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low33°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,805 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)349 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K609

Property Crime /100K502

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response26 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital16.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage64%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City33 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby0%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.1%

Ag EconomyModerate