City profile
Cumberland, MD
Allegany County · Population 18,804
Cumberland is a town in Allegany County, MD with about 18,804 residents and a typical home value near $123,000. It is 44 miles from Martinsburg, WV, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
31°F
Summer avg
76°F
Sunny days / yr
190
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$123,200
Typical monthly housing
$772
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
72
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.00%
- State income tax (top)
- 6.5%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.00%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 59/100
Top hazards: Landslide, Strong wind, Riverine flooding
Nearest major airport
85 mi to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 29% Democratic / 69% Republican
Community
Population
18,804
Black population
4.1%
County
Allegany County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: coastal flooding
Highlights
- About 18,804 residents
- Typical home value about $123,000
- 44 miles from Martinsburg, WV
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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