The Town FilesWashington County, Maryland
155,709 people. The median home is worth $296,100 (typical Maryland town: $412,300) and the median household earns $77,747.
Towns in Washington County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown | 43,527 | $224,500 | $52,221 | 35.8 |
| Halfway | 11,896 | $253,300 | $71,036 | 42.9 |
| Robinwood | 7,397 | $341,300 | $90,840 | 37.3 |
| Fountainhead-Orchard Hills | 6,189 | $333,000 | $103,340 | 44.5 |
| St. James | 4,757 | $409,000 | $97,361 | 40.9 |
| Boonsboro | 3,799 | $352,400 | $95,956 | 35.6 |
| Maugansville | 3,669 | $321,800 | $79,019 | 45.8 |
| Smithsburg | 2,977 | $337,500 | $100,673 | 33.6 |
| Paramount-Long Meadow | 2,658 | $374,200 | $122,262 | 41.8 |
People and housing
| Washington County | Typical Maryland town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $296,100 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $1,147 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $77,747 | $108,677 |
| Median age | 40.7 | 40.2 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.1% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.4% | 7.1% |
Jobs and pay
64,206 jobs in 2024, average pay $58,252 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 1,067 storm events in Washington County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Washington County has been included in 17 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3634: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4491: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3430: Covid-19 |
| June 25, 2018 | Severe Storm | DR-4374: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 4, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4261: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| November 20, 2012 | Hurricane | DR-4091: Hurricane Sandy |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).