The Town FilesSmithsburg, Maryland
Town in Washington County · population 2,977 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $337,500
- Household income
- $100,673
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 31 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 33.6
Smithsburg is a town of 2,977 people in Washington County, Maryland. The median home is worth $337,500, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). It ranks easier by car than 99% of Maryland towns.
How Smithsburg 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 Smithsburg is worth $337,500, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $100,673, which is more affordable than 72% of Maryland towns. Median rent is $931 a month. 68.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Smithsburg | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $337,500 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $931 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $100,673 | $108,677 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 68.6% | 77.3% |
| Median year built | 1993 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Smithsburg
| People | Smithsburg | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.6 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.3% | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 28.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.0% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.7% | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 8.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.4% | — |
| Work from home | 10.6% | 17.4% |
| Average commute | 35.5 min | 31.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.5% | 94.3% |
Weather in Smithsburg
July highs average 83.6°F and January lows 23.0°F. About 48.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 30.6 inches of snow (typical Maryland town: 15.9 in). Expect about 7 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 106 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Smithsburg since 1950, compared with 18 for the typical Maryland town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on May 17, 2011 about 9.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 17, 2011.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 44 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 Smithsburg itself the ACS puts it at 4.1%.
Public schools in Smithsburg
3 public schools with 1,676 students, about 17.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smithsburg High | 9-12 | 776 | 19.4 |
| Smithsburg Middle | 6-8 | 533 | 15.2 |
| Smithsburg Elementary | PK-5 | 367 | 16.7 |
Towns near Smithsburg
- Robinwood, MD4.8 mi · 7,397 people · home $341,300
- Paramount-Long Meadow, MD6.2 mi · 2,658 people · home $374,200
- Wayne Heights, PA6.6 mi · 2,606 people · home $250,100
- Washington, PA6.7 mi · 14,897 people · home $268,000
- Waynesboro, PA6.7 mi · 10,951 people · home $188,600
- Fountainhead-Orchard Hills, MD7.7 mi · 6,189 people · home $333,000
- Hagerstown, MD7.7 mi · 43,527 people · home $224,500
- Maugansville, MD9.3 mi · 3,669 people · home $321,800
Smithsburg questions
Is Smithsburg, Maryland a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Smithsburg scores better for retirees than 29% of Maryland towns and quieter than 57%. 11.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.6).
How much does a house cost in Smithsburg?
The median owner-occupied home in Smithsburg is valued at $337,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $100,673, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $931 a month.
What is the weather like in Smithsburg?
July highs average 83.6°F and January lows 23.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.6 inches of precipitation a year and 30.6 inches of snow.
Does Smithsburg get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Smithsburg 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)