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Hagerstown, MD
Hagerstown · Washington County · MD 21740
Updated June 21, 2026 · Would You Live There?
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Verdict
$230K
Median Price
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Walk Score
6.6/10
Schools
95 min
to Washington, DC
Score Breakdown
CAffordability
63/100
D+Safety
55/100
CSchools
66/100
CQuietness
60/100
FCommute
15/100
FWalkability
0/100
WYLT Score43/100
Our Take
Hagerstown offers affordable homes and solid schools, but you’ll need a car and a long 95‑minute drive to DC. The area is quiet and family‑friendly, yet it lacks walkability and public transit.
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The Good
- ✓Median home price well below national average
- ✓Strong public school ratings, especially elementary schools
- ✓Low flood risk (Zone X)
- ✓Relatively affordable for the region
Real Talk
- !95‑minute commute to DC is costly and tiring
- !Walk score of 0 means almost all errands require a car
- !Median income is modest, so home affordability may still strain budgets
- !Limited public transit options could be inconvenient for non‑drivers
- $Car ownership expenses (fuel, insurance, maintenance)
- $Parking fees in downtown during events
- $Potential higher property taxes for homeowner
Best For
Families with school prioritiesAffordability seekersCommuters willing to driveHomeowners in need of low flood risk
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Hagerstown, MD
D+
Safety grade
Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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