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