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Living in Mountain Lake Park, MD
Explore Mountain Lake Park and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match6.9 / 10
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Mountain Lake Park at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population2,167
Median Household Income$60,875
Median Home Value$216,100
Median Gross Rent$736
Median Age43.5
Average Household Size2.0
Unemployment5.7%
Work From Home7.2%
Homeownership64.3%
Housing Vacancy7.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Mountain Lake Park is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers.
Experience the Area
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Mountain Lake Park 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
Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.
Housing & Cost of Living in Mountain Lake Park
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$216,100
Median Gross Rent$736
Homeownership64.3%
Housing Vacancy7.7%
Home values are moderately high relative to local household income, making neighborhood-level price differences important for buyers. The housing mix leans toward owner-occupied homes while still supporting a meaningful rental market.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Mountain Lake Park, MD
Median Household Income$60,875
Unemployment5.7%
Work From Home7.2%
The reported unemployment rate is in a middle range.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Mountain Lake Park and how households are structured
Population2,167
Median Age43.5
Average Household Size2.0
Mountain Lake Park 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 Mountain Lake Park
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Mountain Lake Park point to warm summers, cold winters, substantial annual rainfall and substantial annual snowfall.
Average Summer High81.0°F
Average Winter Low18.3°F
Annual Rainfall50.8 in.
Annual Snowfall104.9 in.
Seasonal Life in Mountain Lake Park
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 is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.
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.
Mountain Lake Park is located in Garrett County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Garrett County.
County Intelligence
Mountain Lake Park & Garrett County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Mountain Lake Park 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 Mountain Lake Park.
Current NarrowTheList data for Mountain Lake Park shows a population of about 2,167. 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
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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 Mountain Lake Park.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.