The Town FilesCresaptown, Maryland
Community in Allegany County · population 5,442 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $142,600
- Household income
- $68,370
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 31 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 38.5
Cresaptown is a community of 5,442 people in Allegany County, Maryland. The median home is worth $142,600, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). It ranks easier by car than 90% of Maryland towns, quieter than 82% of Maryland towns, better for first-time buyers than 73% of Maryland towns.
How Cresaptown ranks
Percentile among Maryland towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Maryland towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Cresaptown is worth $142,600, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). Homes cost about 2.1 times the median household income of $68,370, which is more affordable than 98% of Maryland towns. Median rent is $777 a month. 93.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Cresaptown | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $142,600 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $777 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $68,370 | $108,677 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.1× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 93.6% | 77.3% |
| Median year built | 1963 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.6% | — |
Who lives in Cresaptown
| People | Cresaptown | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.5 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.8% | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 10.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 5.2% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.3% | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 4.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.6% | — |
| Work from home | 10.2% | 17.4% |
| Average commute | 20.7 min | 31.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.9% | 94.3% |
Weather in Cresaptown
July highs average 87.1°F and January lows 22.5°F. About 39.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 30.8 inches of snow (typical Maryland town: 15.9 in). Expect about 37 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 111 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cresaptown since 1950, compared with 18 for the typical Maryland town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on June 2, 1998 about 2.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 2, 1998.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 35 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 1, 2025.
Severe weather in Allegany County since 1996
Allegany County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3634: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4491: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3430: Covid-19 |
| March 4, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4261: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| November 20, 2012 | Hurricane | DR-4091: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Allegany County
Allegany County had 26,680 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,777 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Cresaptown itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Cresaptown
2 public schools with 588 students, about 13.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center for Career & Technical Education | 11-12 | 329 | 13.7 |
| Cresaptown Elementary | PK-5 | 259 | 13.6 |
Towns near Cresaptown
- La Vale, MD5.4 mi · 4,201 people · home $170,800
- Cumberland, MD5.7 mi · 19,076 people · home $123,200
- Frostburg, MD6.3 mi · 7,027 people · home $181,700
- Keyser, WV13.2 mi · 4,864 people · home $143,000
Cresaptown questions
Is Cresaptown, Maryland a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Cresaptown scores better for retirees than 36% of Maryland towns and quieter than 82%. 12.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.5).
How much does a house cost in Cresaptown?
The median owner-occupied home in Cresaptown is valued at $142,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $68,370, so homes cost about 2.1 times income. Median rent is $777 a month.
What is the weather like in Cresaptown?
July highs average 87.1°F and January lows 22.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 39.2 inches of precipitation a year and 30.8 inches of snow.
Does Cresaptown get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cresaptown since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on June 2, 1998. The typical Maryland town has had 18.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)