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Frostburg, Maryland

city · Allegany County

At a glance

6,977
Population
$181,700
Median home value (all homes)
40% below U.S. median
$183,575
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$945/mo
Median rent
30% below U.S. median
$52,977
Median household income
33% below U.S. median
25.6 min
Average commute
89.3%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
6.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 95 — 5% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing22% below
Goods & services1% below
Utilities1% above
Taxes28% above
Insurance6% below
Commute cost6% below
For business: Maryland is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Frostburg State University Graduate degrees
Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college11 mi
Nearest technical college16 mi
High school graduates92.1%
College graduates41.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Alleghany County Economic Development
Allegany County Economic and Community Development is a department within Allegany County Government focused on economic development and community development. It offers resources for site selectors, workforce development, business resources, neighborhoods, recreation, and a portfolio of projects to support residents and local employers.
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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