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Oakland, Maryland

town · Garrett County (primary) , Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, Caroline County, Carroll County, Prince George's County

At a glance

2,254
Population
$244,400
Median home value (all homes)
19% below U.S. median
$284,051
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$670/mo
Median rent
50% below U.S. median
$53,289
Median household income
32% below U.S. median
16 min
Average commute
84.2%
Homes with broadband
62.12%
Locations with fiber available
3.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 100 — 0% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing2% below
Goods & services1% below
Utilities2% above
Taxes28% above
Insurance6% below
Commute cost41% below
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 college23 mi
Nearest community college11 mi
Nearest technical college22 mi
High school graduates92.4%
College graduates29.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Anne Arundel Economic Development
AAEDC helps businesses start, grow, and thrive in Anne Arundel County through funding, expert guidance, key resources, and strong connections that move at the speed of your business.
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.
county Prince George's County Economic Development Corp
Prince George's County Economic Development Corporation (PGCEDC) is the county's economic development organization offering business resources, incentives, site selection, incubator programs, and information on development projects to attract and support businesses in Prince George's County, Maryland.
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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