Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
23%
Cumberland
Cumberland, MD Area Guide
Avg Rent
$626
Population
20,614
Renter Mix
44% Rent
This Maryland mountain town has a fast-developing historic downtown district
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Cumberland, a charming town in western Maryland, sits at the intersection of the North Branch of the Potomac and Wills Creek along the Maryland-West Virginia border. Historically known as the “Queen City,” Cumberland provides a scenic atmosphere with charming attractions in this region of the state. On both sides of the river you’ll find a smattering of endearing vintage homes and a selection of affordable apartment communities. Cumberland received its name because of its invaluable location along the Cumberland Road through the Appalachians, and today you can still experience the beauty of the surrounding landscape via the Maryland Scenic Railroad that departs from downtown.
The town’s historic downtown district continues to expand with business newcomers and more familiar mainstays. Cobbled brick streets make it easy to explore the walkable district and all of the longstanding storefronts within it. Cumberland’s location along Interstate 68 makes it easy to cross the nearby state lines into West Virginia or Pennsylvania, or to make the two hour drive east to Baltimore.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$45,236
Average: $64,022
Education
4,221
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,419
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Cumberland has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
44%
Non-Renters
56%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Cumberland, MD is $626 for one bedroom, $867 for two bedrooms, and $839 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cumberland has increased by 0.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$626/month
557 Sq Ft
House
$1,595/month
212 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Cumberland, MD is for everyday living.
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
90
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
305 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
272 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
199 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
234 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
523 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
603 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
583 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
692 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
684 Students
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Western Maryland Scenic Railroad
- Rocky Gap State Park
- Frostburg State University Planetarium
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.