Hagerstown, MD โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Washington County ยท Maryland

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Hagerstown based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Hagerstown
National Avg
Maryland Avg
Population: 67Income: 33Home Value: 21Safety: 100Education: 19Median Age: 61Climate: 50Cost of Living: 47

Quick Stats

Population

43,490

2023 ACS

Median Income

$49,957

2023

Median Home Value

$207,700

2023

Median Rent

$1,041

2023

Median Age

36.4

Unemployment

8.3%

Cost of Living Index

94.5

100 = national avg

Hagerstown is a city in Washington County, Maryland, with a population of 43,490 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Hagerstown is one of the communities in Maryland.

The median household income in Hagerstown is $49,957, and the median home value is $207,700. The cost of living index is 94.5 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,041 per month. The unemployment rate is 8.3%, and the median age is 36.4 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

43,490

Male

21,208

48.8%

Female

22,282

51.2%

Median Age

36.4

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

13.2%

High School or Higher

37.1%

Foreign Born

7.9%

Veterans

5.6%

Married

30.3%

Avg Household Size

2.3

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.550

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

60.9%

Foreign Born

7.9%

White
60.9%
Black
22.9%
Asian
1.3%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.2%
Two or More
11.9%
Other
2.7%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

10.6%

4,619 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

89.4%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
785 (17.0%)
Puerto Rican
1,041 (22.5%)
Cuban
114 (2.5%)
Dominican
949 (20.5%)
Salvadoran
245 (5.3%)
Guatemalan
275 (6.0%)
Colombian
105 (2.3%)
Honduran
473 (10.2%)
Ecuadorian
11 (0.2%)
Other Hispanic
621 (13.4%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
129 (22.3%)
Chinese
12 (2.1%)
Filipino
65 (11.2%)
Vietnamese
84 (14.5%)
Korean
71 (12.3%)
Pakistani
81 (14.0%)
Other Asian
136 (23.5%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Chamorro
72 (97.3%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
15 (115.4%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

40,068

English Only

87.0%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

3,148 speakers

Limited English

3.8%

Language Distribution

Spanish
3,148 (7.9%)
Other Languages
711 (1.8%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
375 (0.9%)
Other Indo-European
329 (0.8%)
Slavic Languages
171 (0.4%)
Other Asian
147 (0.4%)
Vietnamese
101 (0.3%)
German
95 (0.2%)
Arabic
73 (0.2%)
Korean
54 (0.1%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

96.2%

Limited English Proficiency

3.8%

Spanish
36.1% limited English
Other Languages
3.8% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
49.3% limited English
Other Indo-European
11.8% limited English
Slavic Languages
55.6% limited English
Other Asian
4.1% limited English
Vietnamese
12.9% limited English
Arabic
17.8% limited English
Korean
14.8% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

2,429

5.6% of population

Disability Rate

10.5%

254 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$33,955

Unemployment Rate

4.4%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
31.4%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
15.8%
Vietnam
28.7%
Korea
2.3%
World War II
3.9%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
19.1%
35-54
19.0%
55-64
15.4%
65-74
24.1%
75+
22.4%

Male Veterans

2,157

88.8%

Female Veterans

272

11.2%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$33,955

Non-Veteran Income

$30,691

Difference

$3,264

10.6% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

254

Without Disability

2,175

Disability Rate

10.5%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

25,360

#1 Ancestry

German

17.8% (7,743)

#2 Ancestry

Irish

9.9% (4,304)

#3 Ancestry

English

8.7% (3,774)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
17.8%
Irish
9.9%
English
8.7%
American
4.9%
Italian
4.3%
Sub-Saharan African
2.4%
Polish
2.1%
French
1.0%
Scotch-Irish
0.9%
West Indian
0.9%
European
0.8%
Russian
0.6%
Portuguese
0.6%
Scottish
0.5%
Welsh
0.5%
Dutch
0.4%
Norwegian
0.3%
Swiss
0.3%
Swedish
0.3%
British
0.3%

Families & Households

Total Households

18,472

Family Households

9,894

53.6%

Married Couples

5,559

30.1%

Non-Family Households

8,578

46.4%

Single Mother Households

3,182

17.2%

Single Father Households

1,153

6.2%

Living Alone

7,133

38.6%

Children Under 18

Total Children

9,381

In Married Couple

4,461

47.6%

With Single Mother

3,521

37.5%

With Single Father

1,399

14.9%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$63,421

Married Couple Income

$92,978

Single Mother Income

$36,151

Single Father Income

$51,206

Avg Family Size

2.3

Avg Non-Family Size

2.2

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

831

Grandparents Responsible

413

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$49,957

-32% vs national

Per Capita Income

$29,166

-22% vs national

Poverty Rate

22.7%

+67% vs national

Gini Index

0.4645

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

8.3%

+60% vs national

SNAP Recipients

29.2%

of households

How Hagerstown Compares

Hagerstown vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Hagerstown is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Hagerstown. The median household income here is $49,957.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
25.8%
$25-50K
24.2%
$50-75K
17.7%
$75-100K
10.2%
$100-150K
13.8%
$150-200K
5.1%
$200K+
3.2%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

8.3%

+77% vs MD avg

Labor Force

20,779

Employed

18,956

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

13.2%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

37.1%

of adults 25+

Median Age

36.4

Work from Home

10.3%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

94.5

100 = national avg

-5.5 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$41,594

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$98,314

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
113.6
Food
88.2
Transportation
76.4
Healthcare
90.5
Utilities
95.6

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$961

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,261

per month

The median household income in Hagerstown, MD is $49,957, which is 31.8% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $29,166. The poverty rate of 22.7% is higher than the MD state average of 9.4%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4645, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 8.3%, compared to the state average of 4.7%. The labor force is 20,779. 13.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 69.2% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 94.5, which is 5.5% below the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 113.6. A single adult needs to earn approximately $41,594 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$281,750

Median List Price

$265,000

Price Per Sq Ft

$169

Days on Market

76

Active Inventory

145

Months of Supply

4.0

Balanced market

Zillow Home Value

$293,268

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,434

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

8.3%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

28.2%

Sale-to-List Ratio

97.9%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
8.3%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
28.2%
Listings with Price Drops
35.2%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†‘ 29.5%List Price โ†‘ 1.9%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

36

New Listings

51

Pending Sales

39

Homes Sold โ†“ 14.3%New Listings โ†“ 10.5%Pending โ†“ 40.9%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$169

Median List $/SF

$151

Sale $/SF โ†‘ 33.1%List $/SF โ†“ 5.6%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Hagerstown, MD? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV metro area, home prices have risen 40.0% over the past 20 years. The 10-year growth rate is 84.3%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 50.6%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 7.8%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV housing market rather than Hagerstown alone.

20yr โ†‘ 40%10yr โ†‘ 84.3%5yr โ†‘ 50.6%2yr โ†‘ 7.8%Q4 1988 โ†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV

Hagerstown vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Hagerstown is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$207,700

Median Rent

$1,041

Total Housing Units

19,996

Vacancy Rate

7.6%

Owner Occupied

43.4%

Renter Occupied

56.6%

Median Property Tax

$2,590

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,202

Housing Types

Single Family
63.0%
Multi-Family
36.7%
Mobile Home
0.3%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$2,590

per year

Effective Tax Rate

1.25%

of home value

Median Home Value

$207,700

Estimated Mean Tax

$3,029

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($2,590) by the median home value ($207,700). In Hagerstown, MD, this works out to an effective rate of 1.25%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Hagerstown, MD is $281,750 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 76 days on the market. 8.3% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 4.0 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $169. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,434/month. About 43.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1962. There are 19,996 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $2,590. The effective tax rate is 1.25%, above the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

7.14

per 1,000 residents

+175% vs national

Property Crime Rate

24.63

per 1,000 residents

+43% vs national

Total Crimes

1,384

2024

Violent Clearance

35%

cases solved

Property Clearance

17%

cases solved

YoY Change

+5.3%

violent crime rate

worsening vs 2023

How Hagerstown Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Hagerstown vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Hagerstown is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent โ†‘ 20.4%Property โ†“ 8.4%2015 โ†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Hagerstown police solve 52% of aggravated assault cases but only 3% of rape cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent40.0950.0%
RapeViolent320.733.1%
RobberyViolent972.2314.4%
Aggravated AssaultViolent1784.0952.2%
BurglaryProperty2185.0029.8%
Larceny/TheftProperty65415.0112.8%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty2014.6115.9%

Hagerstown, MD reported 311 violent crimes and 1,073 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 7.14 per 1,000 residents is 174.6% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 35% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 654 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 32.0% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20243111,0737.1424.63
20232979316.7821.26
20223109047.1220.76
20213009957.5124.91
20202239145.5622.77
20192139605.2923.85
20182551,0526.3126.05
20172491,0366.1425.54
20162311,2625.6931.11
20152401,0885.9326.88

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

68.8

Relatively Low

Expected Annual Loss

69.6

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

44.6

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

73.2

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

17

Public Assistance

$21.6M

Individual Assistance

$2.3M

Most Common Type

Hurricane

5 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $22.3M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Winter Storm โ†’Winter StormJan 2026โ€”โ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalMar 2020$18.4M$2.2M
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormJun 2018$2.2Mโ€”
Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm โ†’SnowstormMar 2016$737Kโ€”
Hurricane Sandy โ†’HurricaneNov 2012$248Kโ€”
Hurricane Sandy โ†’HurricaneOct 2012โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Irene โ†’HurricaneAug 2011โ€”โ€”
Severe Winter Storms and Snowstorms โ†’SnowstormMay 2010โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation โ†’HurricaneSep 2005โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Isabel โ†’HurricaneSep 2003โ€”$47K
Snow โ†’Severe StormMar 2003โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’FloodJan 1996โ€”โ€”
Blizzard of 96 (severe Snow Storm) โ†’SnowstormJan 1996โ€”โ€”
Severe Snowfall & Winter Storm โ†’SnowstormMar 1993โ€”โ€”
Heavy Rains & Flooding โ†’FloodOct 1975โ€”โ€”
Tropical Storm Agnes โ†’FloodJun 1972โ€”โ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’Unknownโ€”โ€”$22K
Severe Storms, Flooding, and Landslides โ†’Unknownโ€”โ€”$4K

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

370

Total Claims Paid

$3,927,128

Avg Claim Payout

$10,614

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

5

Federal Funding

$139,038

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

0.62

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
100.1: Public Awareness and Education (Brochures, Workshops, Videos, etc.)1$0
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan1$24,413
405.1: Other Minor Flood Control1$14,625
91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE1$30,000
401.1: Water and Sanitary Sewer System Protective Measures1$70,000

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Hagerstown has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, hurricane, winter weather. The area has had 17 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (5 declarations). 370 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $21,566,641 in public assistance recovery funding. $2,266,774 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 5 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

42.9%

6.8pp above the national average

Depression Rate

25.0%

1.5pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

15.3%

3.4pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

12.0%

1.4pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

35.1%

Arthritis

31.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

18.8%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

19.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

25.0%

Loneliness

37.0%

Lack of Support

26.8%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

36.9%

Mobility

17.5%

Cognitive

18.7%

Hearing

7.6%

Vision

7.1%

Self-Care

5.7%

Independent Living

11.4%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Hagerstown has an obesity rate of 42.9%, which is 6.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.0%, 1.5pp above the national average. About 12.0% of adults lack health insurance. 78.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

2.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

4.6 mi

Meritus Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Meritus Medical Center4.6 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Brook Lane Health Services4.6 miPsychiatricโ€”โ€”
Wellspan Waynesboro Hospital12.2 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Berkeley Medical Center18.4 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5Yes
Martinsburg Va Medical Center20.5 miAcute Care - Veterans Administration4/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

6

Pop. Served

94,933

Violations (5yr)

1

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
CITY OF HAGERSTOWN92,2000
LAKESIDE VILLAGE1,5750
MOUNT AETNA6880
SAINT JAMES SCHOOL2001
CONCORD ESTATES MOBILE HOME PARK1500
ELK RIDGE LAKE1200

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

2

Total COโ‚‚e

526.3K MT

Top Emitter

Holcim (US), Inc.

451.5K MT COโ‚‚e

Total COโ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (25,000 - 50,000)

FacilitySectorCOโ‚‚e (MT)
Holcim (US), Inc.
Holcim Participations (Us) Inc
Minerals451,528
ROUTE 40 WEST LANDFILL
Washington County Maryland
Waste74,764

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COโ‚‚e/year.

There are 6 water systems serving the area. 1 water quality violation has been reported in the past 5 years. 2 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 526.3K metric tons of COโ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Drive Alone

69.2%

-12% vs national

Public Transit

1.4%

+56% vs national

Work From Home

10.3%

+11% vs national

Carpool

12.7%

Walk / Bike

2.3%

combined

How Hagerstown's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2021)

Fatalities

1

2021

3-Year Avg

2

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

1

Nighttime

1

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202111010
202022200
201923000

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

Commute data for Hagerstown, MD covers travel times and transportation modes. 69.2% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 10.3% work from home, which is below the MD state average of 13.4%. Public transit is used by 1.4% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 12.7% of workers carpool. 2.1% walk to work. In 2021, there were 1 traffic fatality from 1 fatal crash. 1 was a pedestrian.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

85.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

70.5%

of households

No Internet

11.5%

of households

Total Households

18,472

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
70.5%
Cellular Data Plan
78.2%
Satellite
4.4%
Cellular Only (no wired)
13.2%
No Internet Access
11.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.6%

of households

Smartphone

88.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

70.9%

of households

Tablet

57.6%

of households

Any Computing Device
92.6%
Smartphone
88.0%
Desktop / Laptop
70.9%
Tablet
57.6%
Smartphone Only
14.2%
No Computer
7.4%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

17.9ยข

per kWh

-6% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Commercial Rate

13.0ยข

per kWh

-16% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Industrial Rate

10.0ยข

per kWh

-16% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$166

residential

+13% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

5% above the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in Maryland averages 17.9ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $166. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Hagerstown vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (25,000 - 50,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

6

Population Served

94,933

Violations (5yr)

1

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CITY OF HAGERSTOWNCommunitySurface water92,2000
LAKESIDE VILLAGECommunityPurchased surface water1,5750
MOUNT AETNACommunityGround water6880
SAINT JAMES SCHOOLCommunityGround water under influence of surface water2001
CONCORD ESTATES MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityGround water1500
ELK RIDGE LAKECommunityGround water1200

85.5% of households in Hagerstown have broadband internet access. 70.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.5% of households have no internet access. 14.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 6 water systems, providing water to 94,933 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Hagerstown is located in Washington County, MD. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Hagerstown.

Election Overview

Source: Washington County (2024)

2024 Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

27,260

37.3%

GOP Votes

44,054

60.4%

Total Votes

73,001

Margin

R+23.0%

Shift from 2020

R+2.1pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
R+23.0%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
202427,26044,05473,00137.3%60.4%R+23.0
202026,04440,22467,77938.4%59.4%R+20.9
201619,19338,84260,73131.6%64.0%R+32.4

In the 2024 presidential election, Washington County recorded 73,001 total votes. Republicans won the county with 60.4% of the vote compared to 37.3% for Democrats, a margin of R+23.0%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+2.1pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Washington County has shifted 9.3 percentage points toward Democrats.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

508

Total Assets

$1.7B

Total Income

$1.4B

Per 10K Residents

116.8

nonprofits

+85.1% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

66

Median Assets

$535K

Oldest Active

1937

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Human Services
61
Religion
61
Education
52
Arts & Culture
42
Recreation & Sports
28
Philanthropy
27
Health Care
16
Mental Health
12
Community Improvement
10
Animal-Related
9
Public Safety
9
Youth Development
9
Crime & Legal
8
Housing & Shelter
8
International
7
Environment
5
Voluntary Health
5
Food & Agriculture
5
Medical Research
3
Civil Rights
3
Public Benefit
3
Employment
1
Science & Tech
1
Social Science
1
Unknown
1
77.8%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $1.3B of $1.7B total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Largest Nonprofits in Hagerstown

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
MERITUS MEDICAL CENTER INCHealth Care$911.6M$830.7M1937
SAINT JAMES SCHOOL INCEducation$91.3M$45.4M1946
HAGERSTOWN MULTI-USE SPORTS AND EVENTS FACILITY INCRecreation & Sports$80.5M$83.0M2021
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WASHINGTON COUNTY MARYLAND INCORPORATEDPhilanthropy$74.7M$13.1M1997
ARC OF WASHINGTON COUNTY INCHuman Services$48.1M$44.4M1973
WASHINGTON COUNTY MUSEUM OF FINE ARTSArts & Culture$32.3M$4.7M1947
BROOK LANE HEALTH SERVICES INCMental Health$28.4M$28.5M1959
HAGERSTOWN COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION INCEducation$25.6M$2.6M1968
MEDSOURCE COMMUNITY SERVICES INCHuman Services$22.3M$22.0M1990
WASHINGTON COUNTY FREE LIBRARYEducation$21.0M$11.8M1937
HOSPICE OF WASHINGTON COUNTY INCHuman Services$19.8M$15.5M1980
HAGERSTOWN GOODWILL INDUSTRIES INCEmployment$19.8M$34.4M1956
ALICE VIRGINIA & DAVID W FLETCHER FOUNDATIONโ€”$19.1M$8.0M1993
MARYLAND THEATRE ASSOCIATION INCArts & Culture$18.3M$3.2M1977
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF WASHINGTON COUNTYYouth Development$17.4M$5.3M1950
WASHINGTON COUNTY HUMAN DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INCHuman Services$15.0M$11.9M1978
STAR COMMUNITY INCHuman Services$14.4M$9.9M1993
WELLS RECOVERYHuman Services$14.2M$893K2022
YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOC OF HAGERSTOWN MDHuman Services$12.6M$7.3M1942
MERITUS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION INCHealth Care$12.6M$3.9M2002
WALNUT STREET COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INCHealth Care$10.9M$15.9M2002
HUMANE SOCIETY OF WASHINGTON COUNTY INCORPORATEDAnimal-Related$10.8M$6.8M1970
COMMUNITY RESCUE SERVICE INCHealth Care$10.4M$8.9M1957
VINCENT RAUTH GROH AND BARBARA INGRAM GROH PERPETUAL CHARITABLE TPhilanthropy$10.3M$8.6M2020
POTOMAC CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES INCHealth Care$10.3M$10.6M1999
BROOKES HOUSE INCHealth Care$10.3M$3.4M2016
HAGERSTOWN AVIATION MUSEUM INCArts & Culture$8.0M$1.8M2006
MENTAL HEALTH CENTER OF WESTERN MARYLAND INCMental Health$7.2M$5.0M1993
IRVING M EINBINDER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INCORPORATEDPhilanthropy$5.9M$1.8M2005
THE BLAINE & LOREN WARD CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONN INCPhilanthropy$5.5M$1.7M2023
THE MARYLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INCโ€”$5.4M$2.2M1983
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICAโ€”$5.2M$892K1965
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL INCโ€”$5.0M$2.0M1987
BETHEL CORPORATIONHousing & Shelter$5.0M$11973
THE@JOHN R HERSHEY JR AND ANNA L HERSHEY FAMILY FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$4.9M$2.9M2004
WSCHC SUPPORT CORPORATIONHealth Care$4.8M$342K2015
PAULINE K ANDERSON FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$4.7M$572K2002
HEAD START OF WASHINGTON COUNTY INCEducation$4.6M$8.2M1980
WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL INCHuman Services$4.6M$7.7M1966
WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INCArts & Culture$4.3M$412K1990
W-HOUSE OF HAGERSTOWN FOUNDATION INCMental Health$4.1M$2.1M1989
BROOK LANE BEHAVIORAL SERVICES INCโ€”$3.9M$15.4M2021
WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMISSION ON AGING INCโ€”$3.9M$4.0M1978
COMMUNITY FREE CLINIC INCHealth Care$3.1M$1.2M1992
LEITERSBURG VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANYโ€”$2.9M$331K1993
DEAFNET ASSOCIATION INCVoluntary Health$2.7M$814K1989
GRACE ACADEMY INCEducation$2.6M$4.5M1979
BARBARA INGRAM SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS FOUNDATIONEducation$2.4M$436K2008
FOUR STATES CHRISTIAN MISSONS INCHousing & Shelter$2.2M$2.0M1959
LONGMEADOW VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY INCPublic Safety$2.1M$711K1971

Hagerstown, MD has 508 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $1.7B. The most common category is Human Services, with 61 organizations. 66 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 116.8 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1937.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

410

Total Approved

$148.0M

Jobs Supported

3,645

Per 10K Residents

94.3

SBA loans

-29.9% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

70

Top Lender

Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company

171 loans

Top Industry

Retail Trade

Data Span

1992โ€“2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)93% of all loans

Loans

381

Total Amount

$127.1M

Avg Loan

$333,724

Median Loan

$85,000

SBA Guaranteed

$94.6M(74%)

Jobs Supported

3,034

5047% of all loans

Loans

29

Total Amount

$20.9M

Avg Loan

$720,690

Median Loan

$549,000

7(a) โ€” 93%504 โ€” 7%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

91

22% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$46.9M

32% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$515,924

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Retail Trade58 loans
NAICS 44
$17.1M
Accommodation & Food Services56 loans
NAICS 72
$39.2M
Other Services42 loans
NAICS 81
$7.5M
Construction34 loans
NAICS 23
$3.4M
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation27 loans
NAICS 71
$14.0M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
4d Fun Llc1$5.0M
Ted's Enterprises Inc.1$5.0M
Maverick Hospitlaity Llc1$4.7M
Eagle Family Carriers Md Inc1$4.6M
Sati Hotels Llc.1$4.3M
Secureloc Self Storage Llc1$3.9M
Ss Hagerstown Llc1$3.7M
Blue Mountain Woodworks Inc.1$3.4M
Dem360 Llc1$3.3M
Program Insite Llc1$3.2M

Hagerstown, MD has received 410 SBA loans totaling $148.0M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 381 loans (93% of the total), supporting 3,034 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 29 loans totaling $20.9M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Retail Trade. The most active SBA lender in Hagerstown is Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company with 171 loans. That works out to 94.3 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

12

Total Population

147,452

Avg Median Income

-$166,606,874

Avg Home Value

-$110,885,336

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
17263949N/A$204,700N/A0.3
2171310,146$101,585$348,300$1,22439.6
217331,240$106,667$316,300N/A5.8
21734826$58,438$241,900$8020.5
2174063,140$59,410$241,600$1,03170.9
2174235,114$80,533$280,100$1,26746.5
217462,416N/AN/AN/A0.3
21767914$44,960$220,100$8340.3
2178134N/AN/AN/A0.2
217839,881$96,055$330,100$1,06047.6
217959,942$83,542$275,500$1,19032.1
2541912,850$86,316$250,700$1,22917.5

Hagerstown, MD has 12 ZIP codes with a combined population of 147,452. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$166,606,874. The average median home value is -$110,885,336. The average median monthly rent is -$222,221,502.

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