What are the schools like in Lonaconing, MD?

Lonaconing is served primarily by Allegany County Public Schools. The district operates 14 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 4 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.8:1.

What is the median household income in Lonaconing?

The median household income in Lonaconing, MD is $51,944 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.9%.

What is the weather like in Lonaconing, MD?

Lonaconing has an average high temperature of 33.9°F in January and 79.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 72.1 inches.

Lonaconing, MD Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Lonaconing, MD affordable or expensive?

Lonaconing's cost of living index is 86, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lonaconing is 14% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $81,500 and the median rent is $639 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Lonaconing, MD?

Lonaconing has a violent crime rate of 123.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1050.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lonaconing, MD a Good Place to Live?

Lonaconing is a small town of 1,071 in Maryland, with a median household income of $51,944 and a 3.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is 14% below the national average.

Strengths: Lonaconing stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Lonaconing is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lonaconing city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 85.8

Lonaconing's overall cost of living index is 85.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lonaconing costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.

Metric	Lonaconing, MD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$81,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$639	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	57.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$51,944	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Lonaconing's violent crime rate is 123.6 per 100,000 residents — 67% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

123.6 /100k

Property Crime

1050.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Lonaconing is served primarily by Allegany County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lonaconing, MD	National Avg
School District	Allegany County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	14	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	4	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	21.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lonaconing sees average highs of 33.9°F in January and 79.4°F in July, with 45.2 inches of annual precipitation and 72.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lonaconing, MD
Average High — January	33.9°F
Average High — July	79.4°F
Annual Precipitation	45.2"
Annual Snowfall	72.1"

Demographics

Metric	Lonaconing, MD	National Avg
Population	1,071	—
Median Age	36.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.7%	18.9%
Asian	1.9%	6.3%
Under 18	24.1%	22.2%
65 and over	20.8%	16.8%

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ZIP Codes in Lonaconing

Lonaconing, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

21539

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lonaconing, MD affordable or expensive?

Lonaconing's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average. That makes Lonaconing roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $81,500 and median rent is $639/month.

What is the crime rate in Lonaconing, MD?

Lonaconing's violent crime rate is 123.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1050.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lonaconing?

Public schools in Lonaconing are operated by Allegany County Public Schools. The district has 14 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1. 21.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lonaconing, MD a good place to live?

Lonaconing, MD has a population of 1,071, a median household income of $51,944, and an unemployment rate of 3.9%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Lonaconing?

Lonaconing averages 33.9°F in January and 79.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.2 inches with about 72.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lonaconing?

Lonaconing, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 21539.

What is the population of Lonaconing?

The population of Lonaconing, Maryland is 1,071 with a median age of 36.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lonaconing?

Key numbers for living in Lonaconing: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $81,500, median household income $51,944, crime index 40 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lonaconing side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.