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Friendsville, Maryland

town · Garrett County

At a glance

416
Population
$131,300
Median home value (all homes)
57% below U.S. median
$224,715
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$438/mo
Median rent
68% below U.S. median
$46,053
Median household income
41% below U.S. median
37.9 min
Average commute
75%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
8.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 90 — 10% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing39% below
Goods & services1% below
Utilities12% below
Taxes28% above
Insurance6% below
Commute cost39% above
For business: Maryland is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college24 mi
Nearest community college8 mi
Nearest technical college23 mi
High school graduates85.5%
College graduates10.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Garrett County Economic Development
The Garrett County Government Department of Community Development Business Development Division assists in attracting, retaining, and expanding businesses in Garrett County. Its services include site selection support, public/private financing assistance, workforce training and recruitment, networking resources and referrals, marketing support, demographic analysis, and general business assistance.
state Maryland Department of Commerce
The Maryland Department of Commerce is the state's primary economic development agency that stimulates private investment and creates jobs by attracting new businesses, encouraging the expansion and retention of existing companies, and providing workforce training and financial assistance to Maryland companies. It also promotes Maryland’s commercial advantages and quality of life to spur economic development, international investment, trade and tourism.
state Maryland Economic Development Association
The Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA) enhances the knowledge and skills of its members, encourages partnerships and networking among people committed to bringing jobs and capital to Maryland, and promotes economic development as an investment in Maryland. MEDA is a nonprofit organization of economic development professionals.
state Maryland Technology Development Corporation
TEDCO provides funding, resources and connections that early-stage technology and life sciences companies need to thrive in Maryland. It identifies, invests in, and helps grow technology companies in Maryland.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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