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About
Life in Hagerstown
If you're considering Hagerstown, you're looking at a genuinely affordable mid-Atlantic city with real job growth and a reasonable commute to larger metros if needed. Median home values sit around $224,500 and median rent is about $1,110, which is competitive for the region. That said, this isn't a college town or a creative hub—the college degree rate is under 20%, so if advanced education or tech culture matters to you, nearby Baltimore or D.C. might feel more aligned.
Hagerstown at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
21.9%
Foreign-Born
8.4%
Broadband Internet
86.1%
of households
Population Growth
+1.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics8.4% foreign-born, most often from Honduras
Who lives in Hagerstown: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Hagerstown, the largest foreign-born group is from Honduras (7.8%), and 8.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.8%
of residents
65 and Older
14.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
38.4%
of households
Married Couples
28.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.36
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 35% below MD average
Rent, home values, and income in Hagerstown
In Hagerstown, rent runs 35% below the MD average, and home values are 47% below the MD average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
49.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
26.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
94.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,585
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
43.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1962
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $299,551 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.1 pts above MD average
Unemployment in Hagerstown
Unemployment in Hagerstown is 1.1 percentage points higher than the MD average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Hagerstown Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute26.1 min avg
How Hagerstown residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Hagerstown, most residents drive alone to work (68%), and 70% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 5 mi
Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field (HGR)
Regional airport · few flights45k passengers boarded in 2025
- 50 mi
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Major hub13.9M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 87% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Hagerstown runs 87% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
615.8
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,454.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Hagerstown Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 23 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
68.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Washington County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Washington County, which includes Hagerstown, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 23 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | Thunderstorm Wind | $811,500 |
| 2024 | 15 | Winter Weather | $25,000 |
| 2023 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $429,000 |
| 2022 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $117,000 |
| 2021 | 31 | Thunderstorm Wind | $255,000 |
| 2020 | 27 | Thunderstorm Wind | $100,000 |
| 2019 | 41 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 45 | Flood | $4.7M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Washington County, county-wide
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Washington County, which includes Hagerstown, is typically good — 285 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
40
Good Days
285
per year
Moderate Days
76
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Washington County, county-wide
Climate85°F summers, 25°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Hagerstown has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and cold winters (avg low 25°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
64°/42°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
66°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
42°/25°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
43.1"
Annual Snowfall
33.0"
Hot Days/Year
32
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
103
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
124
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 22°F | 3.23" |
| Feb | 44°F | 25°F | 2.66" |
| Mar | 53°F | 32°F | 3.90" |
| Apr | 65°F | 41°F | 3.87" |
| May | 74°F | 53°F | 4.31" |
| Jun | 83°F | 62°F | 3.43" |
| Jul | 86°F | 66°F | 3.66" |
| Aug | 85°F | 65°F | 3.66" |
| Sep | 78°F | 56°F | 4.80" |
| Oct | 66°F | 45°F | 3.42" |
| Nov | 54°F | 34°F | 2.92" |
| Dec | 44°F | 27°F | 3.69" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Hagerstown
Hagerstown has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
8.1%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Meritus Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Brook Lane Health Services
Psychiatric · 6.6 mi away · Hagerstown
Wellspan Waynesboro Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.3 mi away · Waynesboro
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Hagerstown
Hagerstown's student/teacher ratio is 14.8:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 20.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
15
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
20.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Antietam National Battlefield, 12 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Hagerstown
Hagerstown has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Antietam National Battlefield (12 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Antietam National Battlefield
National Battlefield
12 mi awayCatoctin Mountain Park
Park
14 mi awayHarpers Ferry National Historical Park
National Historical Park
22 mi awayMonocacy National Battlefield
National Battlefield
26 mi awayEisenhower National Historic Site
National Historic Site
27 mi awayGettysburg National Military Park
National Military Park
29 mi awayPotomac Heritage National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
35 mi awayCarlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
National Monument
49 mi awayPublic Libraries in Hagerstown
Alice Virginia And David W. Fletcher Branch
100 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown
Cities Near Hagerstown
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Hagerstown FAQ
Is Hagerstown, Maryland affordable?⌄
Hagerstown's median rent is $1,114/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $52,221/year. Median home value is $224,500.
Is Hagerstown, Maryland safe?⌄
Hagerstown's violent crime rate was 616 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2454 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Hagerstown, Maryland?⌄
Hagerstown has an unemployment rate of 5.1%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Hagerstown, Maryland?⌄
The cost of living in Hagerstown is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,114/month and median household income is $52,221/year. The median home value is $224,500. About 49% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Hagerstown, Maryland?⌄
The average commute in Hagerstown is 26 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from