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Living in Grantsville, MD
Explore Grantsville and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match6.2 / 10
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Grantsville at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population1,013
Median Household Income$38,512
Median Home Value$239,600
Median Gross Rent$628
Median Age48.0
Average Household Size1.9
Unemployment4.3%
Work From Home1.8%
Homeownership38.9%
Housing Vacancy3.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Grantsville is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Housing costs are high relative to local household income, making affordability one of the more important factors to examine before relocating here.
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Grantsville and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
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Housing & Cost of Living in Grantsville
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$239,600
Median Gross Rent$628
Homeownership38.9%
Housing Vacancy3.8%
Home values are relatively high compared with local household income, so purchase affordability deserves close attention. Renters make up a substantial share of the local housing market.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Grantsville, MD
Median Household Income$38,512
Unemployment4.3%
Work From Home1.8%
The reported unemployment rate is in a middle range.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Grantsville and how households are structured
Population1,013
Median Age48.0
Average Household Size1.9
Grantsville is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Grantsville
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Grantsville point to warm summers, cold winters, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and substantial annual snowfall.
Average Summer High79.5°F
Average Winter Low16.7°F
Annual Rainfall41.7 in.
Annual Snowfall45.7 in.
Seasonal Life in Grantsville
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer highs are comparatively mild, which may reduce cooling demands and can make daytime outdoor activity more comfortable than in hotter inland locations.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Freezing winter lows and meaningful snowfall make snow removal, winter driving, heating costs and cold-weather routines important parts of evaluating the area.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Grantsville is located in Garrett County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Garrett County.
County Intelligence
Grantsville & Garrett County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Grantsville is located in Garrett County, Maryland.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Grantsville.
Current NarrowTheList data for Grantsville shows a population of about 1,013. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Garrett County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Grantsville.
For someone considering a move to Grantsville, the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.