Apartments for rent in Funkstown, MD

The small town of Funkstown, Maryland is home to approximately 1,000 people. Retirees account for a greater percentage of the population (18%) here than nationally (14%), while young adults account for a smaller percentage of the town. Home ownership is more common than renting in the area, and 45% of residents rent. With a relatively low average rent of $876 per month in the town, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in Maryland. Each month, renters in Funkstown will pay around $471 less compared to the state average.

Averaging about 25 minutes, Funkstown's commute time is shorter than the state average of about 36 minutes. Driving a vehicle is the most common means of commuting to work, opted for by 40% of workers, while public transit is not used much. Walking (2%) isn't a common means of commuting to work, though the number is higher than the national average.

Twelve percent of the population in Funkstown works in retail, making it the most common industry. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many of the town's residents work in sales, making it the top field in the town. With an average annual income of nearly $50K, Funkstown workers bring in less than their peers elsewhere in Maryland. The town's average income also falls below the national average ($73,345). Funkstown has a high concentration of residents over the age of 25 who have earned a high school degree or GED (36%) compared to the national average. Additionally, 11% possess a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree.