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La Vale, MD
Census-designated place in Allegany County, Maryland.
Population
4,196
Land area
9.1sq mi
People per sq mi
460
ZIP codes
0
La Vale and its ZIP codes
La Vale at a glance
- La Vale is 28% less dense than Maryland as a whole.
- The median household income is $77,500, 25% below the Maryland median of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $170,800 (59% below Maryland) and median rent is $871 a month.
Local data for La Vale, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
La Vale, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,500
Poverty rate
4.6%
Median home value
$170,800
Median rent
$871/mo
Homeownership
83.5%
Bachelor's or higher
36.9%
Median age
45.7
Average commute
19.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,507), Irish Americans (484), Polish Americans (243).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Allegany County. PPP loans are for La Vale.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,825
26,493 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,707
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$497M
FY 2026, $7,304 per person
How people get to work
La Vale, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.7%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home13.8%
Average one-way commute: 19.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
La Vale, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,095
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
135
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 23°F
39.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in La Vale, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.5%
U.S. 33.3% -0.8 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.9%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
5.9%
U.S. 11.1% -5.2 pts
Cities near La Vale
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CorriganvilleCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 0.4 |
| Bowling GreenCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 1 |
| CumberlandCity | 2.9 mi | 10.1 |
| Carpendale, WVTown | 2.9 mi | 1.3 |
| Ridgeley, WVTown | 3 mi | 0.3 |
| BarrelvilleCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 0 |
| Potomac ParkCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 0.4 |
| Mount SavageCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 1 |
| Bowmans AdditionCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 1.1 |
| ClarysvilleCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 0.1 |
| Eckhart MinesCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 1.5 |
| EllerslieCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 0.9 |
| CresaptownCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 2.7 |
| Wiley Ford, WVCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 2.9 |
| ZihlmanCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 1.5 |
| Wellersburg, PABorough | 5.1 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is La Vale, MD in?
- La Vale is in Allegany County, Maryland.
- What is the population of La Vale, MD?
- About 4,196 people live in La Vale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near La Vale?
- Nearby places include Corriganville (2.5 mi), Bowling Green (2.6 mi), Cumberland (2.9 mi), Carpendale, WV (2.9 mi), Ridgeley, WV (3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023