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Oakland, MD
Town in Garrett County, Maryland.
Population
2,254
Land area
2.7sq mi
People per sq mi
831
ZIP codes
0
Oakland and its ZIP codes
Oakland at a glance
- Oakland is 30% denser than Maryland as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $53,289 a year, 49% less than the Maryland figure of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $244,400 (42% below Maryland) and median rent is $670 a month.
Local data for Oakland, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Oakland, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,289
Poverty rate
17.5%
Median home value
$244,400
Median rent
$670/mo
Homeownership
47.5%
Bachelor's or higher
29.3%
Median age
51.1
Average commute
16.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (653), Irish Americans (505), Italian Americans (129).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Garrett County. PPP loans are for Oakland.
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
How people get to work
Oakland, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.4%
- Carpooled9.9%
- Public transit1.7%
- Walked7.9%
- Bicycle3.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.1%
Average one-way commute: 16.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Oakland, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
81° / 18°F
50.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Oakland, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.2%
U.S. 33.3% +0.9 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.7%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities near Oakland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain Lake ParkTown | 2.3 mi | 1.9 |
| Loch Lynn HeightsTown | 3 mi | 0.3 |
| HuttonCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 0.2 |
| CrellinCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 0.7 |
| Deer ParkTown | 4.7 mi | 1 |
| Terra Alta, WVTown | 7 mi | 1.2 |
| GormanCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 1.3 |
| SwantonCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| Aurora, WVCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.1 |
| Bayard, WVTown | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| KitzmillerTown | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| Albright, WVTown | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| Elk Garden, WVTown | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| Kingwood, WVCity | 15 mi | 2.4 |
| AccidentTown | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| Rowlesburg, WVTown | 15 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Oakland, MD in?
- Oakland is in Garrett County, Maryland.
- What is the population of Oakland, MD?
- About 2,254 people live in Oakland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Oakland?
- Nearby places include Mountain Lake Park (2.3 mi), Loch Lynn Heights (3 mi), Hutton (3.5 mi), Crellin (3.8 mi), Deer Park (4.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023