Apartments for rent in Cumberland, MD

A small city in Maryland, Cumberland has slightly more than 20,000 residents. It's a comfortable place to settle down, as retirees make up a greater percentage of the population (19%) here than they do nationally (14%). Homeowners hold a slight majority over renters in Cumberland by a small 53%-47% margin. Renters in the city benefit from a relatively low average rent of $655 per month, which is $692 per month less than the state average.

Cumberland has a relatively high concentration of residents over the age of 25 with an Associate's degree (6%) compared to the Maryland average. Further, 13% have a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree. Many Cumberland residents work in one of three industries: healthcare, retail, and entertainment. Together, these industries make up 19% of the labor force in the city. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the city's residents work in sales, making it the top career path in the city. Cumberland workers bring in an average annual income of around $47K, around $45,000 less than the state average. Cumberland's average income also falls below the national average ($73,345).

Cumberland's average commute time ranks as one of the best in the state at about 19 minutes, 6th-quickest in the state. Many residents (35%) drive their car or truck to work, while public transportation is not extensively used. A small percentage of workers (3%) commute on foot, though the number is greater than the national average.