Garrett County

MD · Pop. 182,526 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Garrett County is a mixed county in MD with a population of approximately 182,526.

$/Acre: $23,378

Property Tax: 1.09%

Growing Season: 183 days

Broadband: 62%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 276.1/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.09%

Local Sales Tax0.72%

Combined Sales Tax6.72%

Cost of Living Index106.2

Median Household Income$44,216

Poverty Rate20.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$23,378

Median Home Price$1203K

Acres for Sale4883

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season183 days

Annual Rainfall38.9 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low32°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,358 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado1/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)216 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K581

Property Crime /100K602

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response49 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital48.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage62%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City60 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby20%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.3%

Ag EconomyWeak