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Living in
Halfway.
Halfway is an unincorporated community in Washington County, MD. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Halfway
Halfway is a community of 10,974 people in Maryland. The median household income is $71,036, median rent runs about $1,269 per month, and median home values are around $253,300. Unemployment is low at 4.3%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Halfway at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.5%
Foreign-Born
5.5%
Broadband Internet
92.0%
of households
Population Growth
+0.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.5% foreign-born, most often from El Salvador
Who lives in Halfway: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Halfway, the largest foreign-born group is from El Salvador (30.8%), and 6.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.7%
of residents
65 and Older
21.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
31.1%
of households
Married Couples
47.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.35
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 26% below MD average
Rent, home values, and income in Halfway
In Halfway, rent runs 26% below the MD average, and home values are 40% below the MD average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
59.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
94.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,868
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
71.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1970
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $285,978 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MD
Unemployment in Halfway
Unemployment in Washington County, which includes Halfway, is close to the MD average.
Unemployment rate
Halfway: Washington County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Washington County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Halfway Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute22.3 min avg
How Halfway residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Halfway, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 72% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 6 mi
Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field (HGR)
Regional airport · few flights45k passengers boarded in 2025
- 49 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 46% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Washington County Sheriff's Office, which covers Halfway, runs 46% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
177.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
614.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Washington County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
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 Halfway, 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 Halfway, 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
Halfway 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" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Halfway
Uninsured
3.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Halfway's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Meritus Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.1 mi away · Hagerstown
Brook Lane Health Services
Psychiatric · 8.8 mi away · Hagerstown
Wellspan Waynesboro Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.5 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.
Education14.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Halfway
Halfway's student/teacher ratio is 14.1:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 21.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
21.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Antietam National Battlefield, 11 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Halfway
Halfway has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Antietam National Battlefield (11 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Antietam National Battlefield
National Battlefield
11 mi awayCatoctin Mountain Park
Park
16 mi awayHarpers Ferry National Historical Park
National Historical Park
21 mi awayMonocacy National Battlefield
National Battlefield
26 mi awayEisenhower National Historic Site
National Historic Site
29 mi awayGettysburg National Military Park
National Military Park
31 mi awayPotomac Heritage National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
35 mi awayCarlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
National Monument
51 mi awayCities Near Halfway
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Halfway FAQ
Is Halfway, Maryland affordable?⌄
Halfway's median rent is $1,269/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $71,036/year. Median home value is $253,300.
Is Halfway, Maryland safe?⌄
Halfway is policed by the Washington County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 178 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 614 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Halfway, Maryland?⌄
Washington County, which includes Halfway, has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Halfway, Maryland?⌄
The cost of living in Halfway is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,269/month and median household income is $71,036/year. The median home value is $253,300. About 59% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Halfway, Maryland?⌄
The average commute in Halfway is 22 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