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Frostburg, MD

Allegany CountyElev. 631 m
Population
7,025
Median home
$172,600
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
4
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Frostburg

Frostburg is a city in Maryland with about 7,025 residents. Frostburg sits in Allegany County. The median age is 25.6 and the median household income is $51,052. Homes carry a median value of $172,600, and about 50% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (81.8%). Around 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 19 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
7,025
Median age
25.6
Median household income
$51,052
Per-capita income
$26,978
Poverty rate
27.8%
High-school grad or higher
92.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
41.3%
Unemployment
6.8%
Avg. commute
19.4 min
Work from home
10.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White81.8%
Hispanic or Latino2.3%
Black11.6%
Asian2.4%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts40%
Service27.8%
Sales & office22.3%
Production, transportation & material moving6.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance3.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$172,600
Median gross rent
$865/mo
Owner-occupied
50.4%
Median year built
1960
Households
2,669
Avg. household size
2.05

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Frostburg has 4 public schools — 3 elementary, 1 high.

Mountain Ridge High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Beall ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Frost ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Route 40 ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime74% below national
Frostburg101
Maryland447
United States386
↓ 39% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime92% below national
Frostburg159
Maryland2,182
United States1,952
↓ 91% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Frostburg Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Frostburg.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Allegany County
LandslideRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate
DroughtRelatively Low
HailRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Frostburg is in Allegany County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Frostburg sits in Allegany County. Elevation ~631 m.

Map of Frostburg
Frostburg, MD
Where Frostburg is
BaltimoreFrederickGaithersburgRockvilleBowieHagerstownFrostburg
Historic places

2 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Hocking HouseBorden Mines Superintendent's House
Notable people from Frostburg
Lenore KightWilliam McMillanJ. Glenn BeallCharles J. ColganMichael SpriggJames SpriggJack FisherGeorge BeallHarry ReichenbachCasper R. Taylor, Jr.
People searches in Frostburg
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Nearby cities
Cumberland (9 mi)Hagerstown (64 mi)Brunswick (73 mi)Middletown (76 mi)Thurmont (81 mi)Frederick (82 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Frostburg, MD (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Frostburg, Maryland.

Richard Lee Baker, 56
Frostburg · Allegany County · 21532
AKA Richard L Baker, X Rick

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Frostburg — frequently asked

What is the population of Frostburg, Maryland?
Frostburg has a population of about 7,025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Frostburg?
The median home value in Frostburg is $172,600, and the median gross rent is $865/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Frostburg safe? What is the crime rate?
Frostburg Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 101 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Frostburg face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Allegany County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including landslide, riverine flooding, strong wind.
How many schools are in Frostburg?
Frostburg has 4 public schools (3 elementary, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Frostburg?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Frostburg. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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