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Emmitsburg, MD

Emmitsburg, MD.

Population: 6,052 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Emmitsburg, MD is $376,452 — up 2.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $257,900 after a median 6 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,188/month. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, winterweather, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$376,452

Median home value

+2.5%

1-year change

6

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$376,452
1-year appreciation
+2.5%
3-year appreciation
+11.3%
5-year appreciation
+22.3%
10-year appreciation
+60.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$376,452
House Price Index (state)
367.5 (+0.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$257,900
Median list price
$277,450
Median price per sqft
$231
1-year sale-price change
-1.8%
Median days on market
6 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
19
Sale-to-list ratio
101.2%
1-year forecast
+0.3%
New listings (monthly)
9

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,188/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,030/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,070/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,190/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,500/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,770/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
108.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.10/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Emmitsburg Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, winterWeather, drought, hail, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 27% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
58.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Westinghouse Elevator Co. Plant (12.6 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
47.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
167
Days with Moderate air quality
59
Highest AQI recorded (year)
136

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,507
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,510

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
49
Nearest national park
Catoctin Mountain Park (8 mi)
National parks include
Catoctin Mountain Park, Eisenhower National Historic Site, Gettysburg National Military Park
Airports within 30 mi
49
Nearest airport
Catoctin Crosswind Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field (HGR) (21 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
FREDERICK HEALTH HOSPITAL, CARROLL HOSPITAL CENTER, GETTYSBURG HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,322 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Housing built before 1970
42.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.5%
Median annual property tax
$3,425
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
62.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
88,630
Average weekly wage
$1,235
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,185

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

EmmitsburgState medianUS median
Median home value$376,452$452,533$289,727
Median sale price$257,900$450,000$325,000
Median days on market6 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$1,188/mo$2,002/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,425$3,862$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Emmitsburg, MD?
$376,452.
What is the median sale price in Emmitsburg, MD?
$257,900.
How long do homes take to sell in Emmitsburg, MD?
Median days on market: 6 days.
What is typical rent in Emmitsburg, MD?
Typical rent: $1,188/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Emmitsburg, MD?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, winterWeather, drought, hail, heatWave.
Is Emmitsburg, MD in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Emmitsburg, MD?
Risk to homes is higher than 27% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Emmitsburg, MD?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Emmitsburg, MD?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Emmitsburg, MD?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Emmitsburg, MD walkable?
Walkability index: 4.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Emmitsburg, MD?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Emmitsburg, MD?
Regional Price Parity: 108.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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