Median Age
32 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 25% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
18%
Frostburg
Frostburg, MD Area Guide
Avg Rent
$870
Population
7,463
Renter Mix
51% Rent
The Appalachian’s artsy college town
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In the Appalachian highlands at the head of the Georgia Creek Valley, Frostburg is a college town filled with culture and history. The city is home to Frostburg State University. Frostburg is known for its strong arts scene and houses one of Maryland’s 28 Arts & Entertainment Districts. Painters, sculptors, and other media artists can display their work in businesses throughout the city. FSU is a very active part of the Arts & Entertainment District hosting a variety of events throughout the year. Buy a ticket to the annual Appalachian Festival, a three day event featuring a film festival and live musical performances highlighting regional genres on FSU’s campus.
Along with being a hub of creativity, Frostburg is filled with history. There are several places in the city listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Enjoy a classic American burger and milkshake in the booth President Harry Truman and First Lady Bess Truman sat in years ago while traveling through town at the Princess Restaurant. Nestled along the Maryland Scenic Railroad Route, locals take full advantage of the natural beauty in and around Frostburg. Peddle down the Great Allegheny Passage, a 335-mile bike route running from Cumberland, MD to Pittsburgh, PA. Staying true to the town’s artistic roots, bicyclists must go through the Switchbacks Sculpture Garden to access the pathway. For more outdoor fun, Dan’s Mountain State Park is only 20 minutes away from town.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$45,619
Average: $58,824
Education
2,185
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,923
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
In Frostburg, there are roughly the same number of renters and homeowners.
Renters
51%
Non-Renters
49%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
23%
Other Education
77%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Frostburg, MD is $2,284 for a studio, $870 for one bedroom, $870 for two bedrooms, and $1,313 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Frostburg has increased by 1.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$870/month
475 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Frostburg, MD is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
451 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
236 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
122 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
736 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Frostburg State University Planetarium
- Dans Mountain State Park
- Western Maryland Scenic Railroad
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† 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.