The Town FilesHagerstown, Maryland
City in Washington County · population 43,527 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $224,500
- Household income
- $52,221
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 31 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 35.8
Hagerstown is a city of 43,527 people in Washington County, Maryland. The median home is worth $224,500, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). It ranks hipper than 89% of Maryland towns, more walkable than 86% of Maryland towns, more vibrant than 86% of Maryland towns.
How Hagerstown ranks
Percentile among Maryland towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Maryland towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Hagerstown is worth $224,500, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). Homes cost about 4.3 times the median household income of $52,221, which is more affordable than 31% of Maryland towns. Median rent is $1,114 a month. 43.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hagerstown | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $224,500 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $1,114 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $52,221 | $108,677 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.3× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 43.3% | 77.3% |
| Median year built | 1962 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in Hagerstown
| People | Hagerstown | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.8 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.6% | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 25.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.5% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.9% | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 6.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.4% | — |
| Work from home | 11.5% | 17.4% |
| Average commute | 26.1 min | 31.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.1% | 94.3% |
Weather in Hagerstown
July highs average 86.2°F and January lows 22.3°F. About 43.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 30.8 inches of snow (typical Maryland town: 15.9 in). Expect about 32 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 103 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hagerstown since 1950, compared with 18 for the typical Maryland town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on May 17, 2011 about 3.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 26, 2012.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 49 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on August 7, 2023.
Severe weather in Washington County since 1996
Washington County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Washington County
Washington County had 64,206 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,252 a year. Unemployment was 2.3% in 2023; in Hagerstown itself the ACS puts it at 7.2%.
Public schools in Hagerstown
23 public schools with 12,882 students, about 14.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hagerstown High | 9-12 | 1,645 | 17.7 |
| North Hagerstown High | 9-12 | 1,558 | 19.0 |
| Western Heights Middle | 6-8 | 887 | 13.0 |
| E. Russell Hicks Middle | 6-8 | 827 | 14.5 |
| Northern Middle | 6-8 | 822 | 13.5 |
| Pangborn Elementary | PK-5 | 711 | 13.7 |
| Salem Avenue Elementary | PK-5 | 705 | 14.1 |
| Rockland Woods Elementary | PK-5 | 643 | 15.3 |
| Ruth Ann Monroe Primary | PK-2 | 584 | 13.0 |
| Lincolnshire Elementary | PK-5 | 500 | 13.9 |
| Jonathan Hager Elementary | PK-5 | 490 | 15.3 |
| Bester Elementary | PK-5 | 461 | 11.0 |
Towns near Hagerstown
- Halfway, MD3.0 mi · 11,896 people · home $253,300
- Robinwood, MD3.3 mi · 7,397 people · home $341,300
- Paramount-Long Meadow, MD3.3 mi · 2,658 people · home $374,200
- Fountainhead-Orchard Hills, MD3.5 mi · 6,189 people · home $333,000
- Maugansville, MD4.1 mi · 3,669 people · home $321,800
- St. James, MD4.6 mi · 4,757 people · home $409,000
- State Line, PA6.6 mi · 2,804 people · home $289,800
- Smithsburg, MD7.7 mi · 2,977 people · home $337,500
Hagerstown questions
Is Hagerstown, Maryland a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hagerstown scores better for retirees than 20% of Maryland towns and quieter than 21%. 14.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.8).
How much does a house cost in Hagerstown?
The median owner-occupied home in Hagerstown is valued at $224,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $52,221, so homes cost about 4.3 times income. Median rent is $1,114 a month.
What is the weather like in Hagerstown?
July highs average 86.2°F and January lows 22.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.5 inches of precipitation a year and 30.8 inches of snow.
Does Hagerstown get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hagerstown since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on May 17, 2011. The typical Maryland town has had 18.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)