City profile · Maryland · Census ACS 2023

Frostburg, MD

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Frostburg - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

7,025
Residents
$51,052
Median income
$172,600
Median home
$973
Median rent (state)

Frostburg - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Frostburg lands in the 21st percentile for household income and the 97th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

21st
percentile, household income
34th
percentile, home value
12th
percentile, median rent
97th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Frostburg, MD

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 7,025 residents in Frostburg, a small town within Maryland. The typical household in Frostburg brings in $51,052 a year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 17.7%. Home values in Frostburg run a median of $172,600, and the median resident age is 25.6 years. Educational attainment runs 41.3% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 45.0% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 21 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Building Boom), up 250% from five years earlier. Frostburg reports a comparatively low crime rate: per-100,000 total crime stands at 115.2 in FBI UCR data, below the national average (a voluntary reporting program, read this as reporting activity, not a definitive danger score). The annual average temperature per NOAA climate normals runs 48.6°F with 45.2 inches of precipitation per year and 72.1 inches of snowfall.

Maryland carries a cost-of-living premium: the state registers 105.0 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Above Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $973 per month. Monthly utility costs average around $255 across Maryland, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. Natural-hazard exposure scores 58.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Moderate).

Population

7,025 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Maryland

Median Household Income

$51,052 /yr

Poverty 17.7%

Cost of Living Index (state)

105.0 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Maryland average

How does Frostburg compare to other US cities?

Here's how Frostburg stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 21% higher than other cities
Home value 34% pricier than other cities
Median rent 12% pricier than other cities
Safety 97% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

Zoom in to just Maryland and the picture shifts: Frostburg ranks #2 of 70 Maryland cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Frostburg's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Maryland, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

21stIncome percentile
97thSafety percentile

21st percentile nationally for median household income · 97th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Frostburg's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Frostburg's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 65 Avg. percentile National median
Frostburg's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Frostburg's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$172,600 Among the most affordable more affordable than 66% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Frostburg $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Frostburg, MD Frostburg, MD's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Frostburg, MD-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Frostburg, MD median $51,052/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Frostburg, MD's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Frostburg, MD. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 41.3%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 17.7%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 45.0%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
7,025
Median Income
$51,052
Median Home Value
$172,600
Median Age
25.6
Poverty Rate
17.7%
Labor force participation
45.0%
Bachelor's Degree+
41.3%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
115.2
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
14.4
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
100.8
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
48.6°F
Annual Precipitation
45.2"
Annual Snowfall
72.1"

Schools

Total Schools
4
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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6,900 residents6,950 residents7,000 residents7,050 residents 202020212022202320242025 7,003 residents 6,979 residents ▼ -0.3%
Frostburg's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
21
housing units authorized
Single-Family
8
detached homes
Multifamily
13
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
3
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 6
2020 2
2021 9
2022 5
2023 9
2024 21

Permit volume increased 250% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
75.3%
Carpool
3.8%
Public Transit
0.6%
Walk
9.1%
Work from Home
10.6%
Other
0.6%

Based on 2,696 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Maryland - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$120
avg/month
Natural Gas
$80
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$55
avg/month
Total Utilities
$255
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Maryland state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Maryland state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Frostburg sits in

Cost of Living Index
105.0
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$973/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
58.5 / 100
Moderate
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Maryland

Ocean City
6,887 people
Darnestown
6,835 people
Woodlawn CDP (Prince George's County)
7,221 people
Riverdale Park
7,249 people
Bowleys Quarters
6,795 people
Taneytown
7,295 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Frostburg's 7,025 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

St. Joseph, MN
7,024 people
Fort Pierce North, FL
7,023 people
Isanti, MN
7,023 people
Woods Creek, WA
7,027 people
Morrilton, AR
7,022 people
Waikoloa, HI
7,028 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Frostburg's $51,052 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Whetstone, AZ
$51,050 median income
Aliquippa, PA
$51,050 median income
Anthony, KS
$51,047 median income
Salisbury, NC
$51,058 median income
Big Stone Gap, VA
$51,059 median income
Jacumba, CA
$51,044 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Frostburg, MD Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Frostburg, MD - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 83.0% 11.9% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 2.3% White 83.0% Black or African American 11.9% Asian 2.5% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.0% Two or more races 2.7% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Frostburg compares to nearby Maryland cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Frostburg (this city) 7,025 $51,052
Ocean City 6,887 $69,675
Darnestown 6,835 $217,679
Woodlawn CDP (Prince George's County) 7,221 $90,565
Census ACS 5-year FIPS MD FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Frostburg, MD?

What is the population of Frostburg, MD? +

The population of Frostburg, MD stands at 7,025 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Frostburg, MD? +

In Frostburg, the typical household earns $51,052 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Frostburg? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Frostburg; the closest available measure is the Maryland state average, a cost of living index of 105.0 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Maryland vary by metro area.

Is Frostburg, MD safe? +

Frostburg has a total crime rate of 115.2 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Frostburg, MD? +

A typical home in Frostburg is worth $172,600, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Frostburg? +

Climate normals put Frostburg's yearly average temperature at 48.6°F, 45.2 inches of precipitation, and 72.1 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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