A town of 2,254, settled in 1862. A regional job hub with 3,012 jobs.
The 3 things Oakland does most differently from other towns.
1892 · Oakland HotelWhere Oakland’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
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Ordered by what stands out in Oakland. Another town gets a different order.
About one in 4 of Oakland’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Mountain Lake Park (4%), Baltimore (2%) and Grantsville (2%). Half commute less than 7 miles.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 2% of U.S. communities.
The typical Oakland home is worth about $282,000, up 1.3% in a year, 34% below the Maryland typical home.
Oakland has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 105 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Oakland's reported crime rate is well below Maryland's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. No violent crimes were reported in 2025.
Oakland beats the Maryland average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5.
| What stands out | Oakland | MD |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 9.5% | 13.5% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.9% | 7.6% |
The public schools Oakland’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 52% of Maryland’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Garrett High School | 7–12 | 870 | A− |
5.9 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Glades Park | — | 23 |
| 2. Mount Nebo Wildlife Management Area | — | 9 |
12 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 3 places on the National Register.
![Oakland Hotel. Glade of the Alleghanies [i.e. Alleghenies]](https://images.towntapestry.org/story/7475/e792cc368d9853e9c16d-s.jpg)
3 places in Oakland on the National Register of Historic Places.
9 notable people were born in Oakland.
Town in Maryland, United States
Oakland is a town in Garrett County, Maryland, United States, and its county seat. The population was 1,851 at the 2020 census. Oakland was founded in 1851 and was incorporated in 1862 Oakland is often referred to as, “A great small town!” Oakland was formally incorporated as a town in 1862. The town is home to the historic Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Oakland Station, which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973 and restored in the 2000s. Today, the station is mainly used for special organizations or gatherings, although trains still run on tracks behind the station. A gift shop is located within the station. Seasonal decorations and events, such as a Christmas tree,…
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