Luke (zip 21540), MD

Living in 21540 Luke, MD is a pleasant experience. The area offers plenty of outdoor activities and recreation areas to enjoy, while still feeling close to the city. The streets are lined with lush trees, giving shade and color to the community. Local restaurants provide delicious cuisine that can be enjoyed outdoors or indoors. Shopping local boutiques and stores offer an opportunity to explore unique items. Residents can take advantage of the nearby parks, playgrounds, and recreational facilities for outdoor fun. Schools in the area offer excellent educational opportunities for all ages. With easy access to major highways, commuting to other destinations is easy from this location. Overall, living in 21540 Luke, MD provides a great balance of convenience and relaxation for its residents. Small town - Western Maryland in the western portion of the panhandle, between Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

State: Maryland
County: Allegany County
Metro Area: Cumberland Metro Area
City: Luke

Zip Codes: Luke (zip 21540)
Cost of Living: -26.8% lower
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 1233 ft above sea level

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Cost of living
Attractive setting
Nearby mountains

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Isolation
Employment
Arts & culture

What Bert Has To Say About Cumberland Metro Area

Cumberland has a history as a transportation center and gateway to the west. Originally, the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal met toll roads to the west there. Later came the railroads and the historic National Road—now U.S. 40. Cumberland is still a railroad town, with almost 1000 employed by CSX, but that figure has declined significantly over the decades.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Luke (zip 21540) is 6.9% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Negative. Luke (zip 21540) jobs have decreased by 0.1%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Luke (zip 21540)'s cost of living is 26.8% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Luke (zip 21540)'s Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

September, August and June are the most pleasant months in the 21540 zip code, while January and February are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Allegany county remained overwhelmingly Republican, 68.2% to 29.9%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Luke (zip 21540)'s population is 85 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 30.8%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 20.9 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Luke (zip 21540) is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 18.0%.

SCHOOLS

Luke (zip 21540) public schools spend $14,855 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 14 students per teacher in Luke (zip 21540). More Education

Luke Rankings

#20	America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Smallest Metro Areas)
#41	America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)
#51	Best Green Cities
#175	2005 Best Places to Live

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Housing Market in Luke

It's a good time to buy in Luke. Home Appreciation is up 18.0% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Luke is .

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