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Oakland, MD

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Population
1,808
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
2,404 ft
Median Home Value
$244,400
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$670/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$53,289
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in MarylandPopulation rankingHighest population places in MarylandNearest larger communityMorgantown, West Virginia33 miles away · 30,293 residents.

About Oakland

Oakland is a town and the county seat of Garrett County, Maryland, situated near Deep Creek Lake and the Wisp Ski Resort. Hosting the historic Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Oakland Station and a significant Amish community, the high-altitude civic center of approximately 2,254 has its public K-12 education administered by the Garrett County Public Schools district locally today.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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