Mountain Lake Park, Maryland
Mountain Lake Park, Maryland, in Garrett county, is 79 miles SE of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town is home to some 2,248 residents.
The People and Families of Mountain Lake Park
In Mountain Lake Park, about 53% of adults are married.
There are more females than males in Mountain Lake Park than is typical.
Wealth and Education
In 2000, Mountain Lake Park had a median family income of $37,105. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Mountain Lake Park.
Mountain Lake Park Housing
According to the 2000 census, 61% of the housing in Mountain Lake Park was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the town have gone up relatively recently. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in Mountain Lake Park, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the town.
Commuting
In Mountain Lake Park, 94% of commuters drive to work. The relatively short commuting times in Mountain Lake Park let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).
High Points
Mountain Lake Park strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maryland):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Affordability of Rents (vs. State) | Top 2% |  |
| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 2% | |
Profile of Mountain Lake Park, MD
Comparing Mountain Lake Park to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maryland (State):
Ratings range from 
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The People
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Female Share of the Population |  |  |
| Senior Citizens | | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old |  |  |
| Age of the Population | | |
| Racial Diversity |  | |
| Well-Paid Single Men | | |
| Male Share of the Population |  | |
Families
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Average Household Size | |  |
| Portion of People Married | |  |
Wealth
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| College Educated Adults | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
Commute & Sprawl
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
Housing
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
