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Cumberland
  • Town in Maryland
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Cumberland

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    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C+
    2. Crime & Safety
      D+
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      C+
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      A minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      B+
    Cumberland is a town in Maryland with a population of 19,028. Cumberland is in Allegany County. Living in Cumberland offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Cumberland there are a lot of parks. Many retirees live in Cumberland and residents tend to be conservative.
    Population
    19,028
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $105,700
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $697
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      43%
    • Own
      57%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    D+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      469.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      21.1
      6.1
    • Rape
      110.7
      40.7
    • Robbery
      116
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      701.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,034.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      134.6
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      12%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      23%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      8%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      14%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      33%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      37%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      11%
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    Working in Cumberland

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $43,699
    National
    $69,021
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