Shaft, MD Rankings

Shaft, MD is a small town located in Allegany County, Maryland. It has a population of just over 1,000 people and is situated at the intersection of State Routes 36 and 51. Despite its small size, Shaft has received some impressive rankings from BestPlaces.net. The site ranks Shaft highly for its low cost of living, with housing costs being 30 percent lower than the national average. Additionally, it boasts an excellent education system and crime rates that are lower than 69% of U.S. cities. Finally, Shaft ranks highly for amenities such as restaurants per capita and for its mild climate which sees little rain during the summer months. Overall, Shaft may be small but it is certainly well-known amongst those who are looking for an affordable place to live in Maryland with lots to offer.

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