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Hagerstown, MD

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Hagerstown.

Population: 101,222 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Hagerstown, MD is $321,066 — up 0.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $255,000 after a median 39 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,446/month. 24 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, heatwave, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$321,066

Median home value

+0.7%

1-year change

39

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$321,066
1-year appreciation
+0.7%
3-year appreciation
+8.7%
5-year appreciation
+24.6%
10-year appreciation
+71.8%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$322,009
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
$255,000
Median list price
$264,650
Median price per sqft
$181
1-year sale-price change
-7.5%
Median days on market
39 days
Homes sold (recent period)
55
For-sale inventory
360
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
62
1-year forecast
+1.6%
Days to pending
40 days
New listings (monthly)
125

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,446/mo
1-year rent change
+2.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,150/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,437/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,704/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,216/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,557/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)
107.0 (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
24
Elementary schools
14
Middle schools
3
High schools
5
Schools include
Boyd J. Michael III Technical High School, Evening High School, Bester Elementary, E. Russell Hicks Middle, Emma K. Doub Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, heatWave, hurricane, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 36% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
52.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Central Chemical (Hagerstown) (2 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)

Average annual temperature
55.3°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
45.7°F
Annual precipitation
41.9 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)
41
Days with Good air quality
274
Days with Moderate air quality
80
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
145

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
22,804
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
21,431

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
78
Nearest national park
Antietam National Battlefield (7 mi)
National parks include
Antietam National Battlefield, Catoctin Mountain Park, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
104
Nearest airport
Laura's Landing Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field (HGR) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
9
Hospitals include
MERITUS MEDICAL CENTER, BROOK LANE HEALTH SERVICES, WELLSPAN WAYNESBORO HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.7 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
21
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)
+509 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,976
Housing built before 1970
43.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.8%
Median annual property tax
$2,551
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
78.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
54,247
Average weekly wage
$1,028
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
209

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

How it compares

HagerstownState medianUS median
Median home value$321,066$452,533$289,727
Median sale price$255,000$450,000$325,000
Median days on market39 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$1,446/mo$2,002/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,551$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 Hagerstown, MD?
$321,066.
What is the median sale price in Hagerstown, MD?
$255,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Hagerstown, MD?
Median days on market: 39 days.
What is typical rent in Hagerstown, MD?
Typical rent: $1,446/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Hagerstown, MD?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, heatWave, hurricane, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Hagerstown, MD in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone A; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Hagerstown, MD?
Risk to homes is higher than 36% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Hagerstown, MD?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Hagerstown, MD?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Central Chemical (Hagerstown), 2 mi.
How many schools serve Hagerstown, MD?
24 schools (14 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Hagerstown, MD walkable?
Walkability index: 7.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Hagerstown, MD?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Hagerstown, MD?
Regional Price Parity: 107.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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