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Grantsville, MD

Town in Garrett County, Maryland.

Population

1,013

Land area

1sq mi

People per sq mi

977

ZIP codes

0

Grantsville and its ZIP codes

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Grantsville at a glance

  • Grantsville is 53% denser than Maryland as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $38,512 a year, 63% less than the Maryland figure of $103,678.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $239,600 (43% below Maryland) and median rent is $628 a month.

Local data for Grantsville, MD

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Grantsville, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$38,512

Poverty rate

25.9%

Median home value

$239,600

Median rent

$628/mo

Homeownership

38.9%

Bachelor's or higher

29.2%

Median age

48.0

Average commute

20.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (368), Irish Americans (130), Italian Americans (46).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Garrett County. PPP loans are for Grantsville.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.7%

Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$50,142

12,052 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$62,692

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$221M

FY 2026, $7,665 per person

Garrett County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Grantsville, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone82.9%
  • Carpooled7.9%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked7.3%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home1.8%

Average one-way commute: 20.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Grantsville, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

353

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

72

0.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

80° / 17°F

41.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Grantsville, MD, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

33.1%

U.S. 33.3% about the same

Diabetes

15.7%

U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts

Smoking

12.6%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

9.1%

U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts

Cities near Grantsville

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
JenningsCensus-designated place3.6 mi0.3
Salisbury, PABorough5.5 mi0.4
AccidentTown10 mi0.5
Addison, PABorough10 mi0.5
Meyersdale, PABorough11 mi0.8
FinzelCensus-designated place11 mi3.9
CarlosCensus-designated place12 mi0.3
MidlothianCensus-designated place12 mi0.7
KlondikeCensus-designated place12 mi0.4
FrostburgCity12 mi3.3
Ursina, PABorough12 mi0.9
ShaftCensus-designated place12 mi0.8
WoodlandCensus-designated place13 mi0.2
Garrett, PABorough13 mi0.5
GrahamtownCensus-designated place13 mi0.2
NationalCensus-designated place13 mi0.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Grantsville, MD in?
Grantsville is in Garrett County, Maryland.
What is the population of Grantsville, MD?
About 1,013 people live in Grantsville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Grantsville?
Nearby places include Jennings (3.6 mi), Salisbury, PA (5.5 mi), Accident (10 mi), Addison, PA (10 mi), Meyersdale, PA (11 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023