Garrett County, Maryland
Oakland Real Estate and Local Guide
Oakland is the county seat of Garrett County, a small Victorian-era mountain town in far western Maryland near Deep Creek Lake and the Wisp ski resort. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Oakland best.
About the area
Living in Oakland, MD
Holds Maryland's all-time record low temperature of -40 F, recorded January 13, 1912.
The housing market
Homes in Oakland
- About 49% of housing units in Oakland are owner-occupied.
- About 61% of homes are single-family detached houses.
- The median home value is about $247,100.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Oakland home
Oakland B&O Railroad Station
Queen Anne style Baltimore and Ohio depot built in 1884, now a museum on the National Register of Historic Places
Garrett County Historical Society Museum
Downtown museum of Garrett County history, with an adjoining transportation museum of historic vehicles
St. Matthew's Episcopal Church
Called the Church of the Presidents after Grant, Garfield, Cleveland, and Harrison worshipped there
Broadford Lake Park
Town-owned lake park with a swimming beach, boat rentals, and over three miles of multi-use trails
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.