Apartments for rent in Thurmont, MD

Thurmont, a small town in Maryland, has a population of slightly less than 7,000. At an average age of just over 39, the town's population is middle-of-the-pack compared to other cities in Maryland, which has an average age of 38. The majority of residents own their homes in Thurmont, and 29% of residents rent. Renting remains an affordable option, though, as the town boasts a relatively low average rent of $1,040/month. Over the course of a year, renters in Thurmont will save around $3,700 compared to the state average.

Thurmont has an average commute time of about 35 minutes. Driving is the typical mode of getting to work, chosen by 46% of workers, while public transportation is not used much. Walking (2%) isn't a common way to get to work, though the number does exceed the national average.

Compared to the state average, Thurmont has a relatively large percentage of residents older than 25 who have earned an Associate's degree (5%). Further, 17% possess a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree. There are three primary industries in Thurmont: healthcare, retail, and public administration. Combined, these industries account for 21% of the town's labor force. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many of the town's workers are in sales, which ranks as the top field in the town. Thurmont workers bring in an average annual income of almost $79,000, less than the Maryland average. However, Thurmont compares more favorably to the national average of $73,345.