Livability Score

84
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (4) B
Mountain City Coffeehouse & Creamery
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Clatter Cafe
Coffee Shop
Clatter House
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) A+
Frostburg Museum
Museum
Compton Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Thrasher Carriage Museum
Museum
Sherwood Bowling Lanes
Bowling Alley
Food and Drink (14) C+
Bill's Grub Hub
Fast Food
The Beach Club
Bar
F Bar
Bar
Hi-Way Pizza
Bar
Domino's
Fast Food
Main Street Pub
Bar
Unknown Name
Alcohol
Lucky's Liquors
Alcohol
Unknown Name
Bar
Gladstone Mercantile
Alcohol
The Deep End
Bar
Unknown Name
Alcohol
B&B Country Meats
Deli
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Frostburg freeze
Sweets
Fitness (4) A+
Unknown Name
Community Centre
City Place
Community Centre
Grizzly's Hardcore Gym
Gym
Grizzleys gym
Gym
Groceries (3) F
Lorenzo's Bakery
Bakery
Wholesome Harvest Food Co-op
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Weis
Grocery Store
Parks (14) A+
Unknown Name
Playground
Frostburg Historic District
Park
East End Park
Park
Mount Pleasant Playground
Park
Frostburg Recreational Complex
Park
Frostburg Community Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Frostburg Dog Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Parris N. Glendening Recreational Area
Park
Mountainside Recreation Area
Park
Frostburg Mtn Rec Area
Park
St johns rock parking and picnic area
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Shops (16) A-
Bronzing Barn
Beauty
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Forever Nails
Beauty
Cauldron Vintage
Clothing
Cauldron Vintage
Clothing
Ladybug Boutique
Clothing
Unknown Name
Discount Store
Main Street Books
Books
J Bartles
Fashion
Madison Paige Boutique
Clothing
Unknown Name
Clothing
Harveys Florist
Florist
Athays Hair Designs
Hairdresser
Dollar General
Discount Store
Sheetz
Convenience Store
Sheetz
Convenience Store
Yost Flower Shop
Florist
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commute A-

Of all people who commute, 1.6% take public transportation in Frostburg.
Public Transit Stops (2)
Stops & Stations B+
Frostburg State University
Bus Stop
Frostburg
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.6% F
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cost of living A-

The cost of living in Frostburg is 90/100 - which is 24% lower than Maryland.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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crime A+

Frostburg crime rates are 242 per 100k, which is 88% lower than Maryland
Property Crime
128 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
114 crimes per 100k A+
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employment F

The median income in Frostburg is $40,781 - which is 46% lower than Maryland.
Med. Household Income
$40,781 F
Unemployment Rate
5.2% F
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (10)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Brady Health Center
Doctor
University Police
Police
Unknown Name
Police
Fire Station Number 1
Fire Station
Ladder 16
Fire Station
Frostburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Clinic
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Fire Station Number 2
Fire Station
Allegany County Emergency Medical Services
Ambulance Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Shaft Volunteer Fire Company
Fire Station
Eastern Garrett Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing C+

Frostburg home prices are $144,300 - which is 50% lower than Maryland
Home Price
$144,300 D
Home Appreciation Rate
-15% F
Home Affordability
3.5x (home price to income ratio) C+
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schools C+

The Frostburg graduation rate is 86% - which is 1% lower than Maryland
School Test Scores
58% D+
High School Grad. Rates
86% C+
Elementary Schools (3) F
Beall Elementary
Frost Elementary
High Schools (2) F
Mountain Ridge High School
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ratings A-

Frostburg has an overall rating of 79% from 4 reviews.
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User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes A-
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  • Frostburg has a Livability Score of 84/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Frostburg crime rates are 88% lower than the Maryland average
  • Cost of living in Frostburg is 24% lower than the Maryland average

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Frostburg? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Frostburg Historic District
      East End Park
      Mount Pleasant Playground
      Frostburg Recreational Complex
      Frostburg Community Park
      Unknown Name
      Frostburg Dog Park

      Entertainment

      Frostburg Museum
      Compton Auditorium
      Thrasher Carriage Museum
      Sherwood Bowling Lanes

      Food & Drink

      Bill's Grub Hub
      The Beach Club
      F Bar
      Hi-Way Pizza
      Domino's
      Main Street Pub
      Unknown Name
      Lucky's Liquors

      B Commute

      Is public transit available in Frostburg? Of all people who commute, 1.6% take public transportation in Frostburg.
      Drive to Work
      74%

      3% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      11%

      8% higher than the US average

      A- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Frostburg? The cost of living in Frostburg is 90/100 - which is 24% lower than Maryland.
      Frostburg
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      Maryland
      119

      19% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Frostburg? Frostburg crime rates are 242, which are 88% lower than Maryland
      Total Crime
      242 per 100k people

      90% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 414

      90% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -7%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Frostburg? The median income in Frostburg is $40,781 which is 46% lower than Maryland.
      Median household income
      $40,78126% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $19,64334% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      12% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Frostburg a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      Brady Health Center

      C+ Housing

      What are Frostburg home prices? Frostburg home prices are $144,300 - which is 50% lower than Maryland
      Median home value
      $144,30022% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $73023% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      50%

      21% lower than the US average

      C+ Schools

      Does Frostburg have good schools? The Frostburg graduation rate is 86% - which is 1% lower than Maryland
      High school grad. rates
      86%

      4% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      58%

      20% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      2% lower than the US average

      A- User Ratings

      Is Frostburg a good place to live? Frostburg has an overall rating of 79% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      79%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      79%

      4 total surveys

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