City profile · Maryland · Census ACS 2023

Hagerstown, MD

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Hagerstown - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

43,490
Residents
$49,957
Median income
$207,700
Median home
$1,261
Median rent (state)

Hagerstown - the verdict

Nationally, Hagerstown sits in the 19th percentile for household income and the 14th percentile for safety among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

19th
percentile, household income
45th
percentile, home value
42nd
percentile, median rent
14th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Hagerstown, MD

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 43,490 residents in Hagerstown, a small city within Maryland. Median household income here is $49,957 per year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 17.9%. Home values in Hagerstown run a median of $207,700, and the median resident age is 36.4 years. Educational attainment runs 19.7% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 56.7% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 52 residential building permits were authorized in Hagerstown (Rapid Growth), up 27% from five years earlier, per Census BPS data. Hagerstown's reported crime rate runs above the national norm: the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program logs 3177.0 total incidents per 100,000 residents here, above the national average (agency reporting is voluntary, so this measures reporting activity, not a definitive danger score). NOAA puts Hagerstown's yearly average temperature at 54.1°F with 43.5 inches of precipitation per year.

Maryland carries a cost-of-living premium: the state registers 105.0 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Above Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,261 per month. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Maryland run around $255, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. Natural-hazard exposure scores 68.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Moderate).

Population

43,490 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Maryland

Median Household Income

$49,957 /yr

Poverty 17.9%

Cost of Living Index (state)

105.0 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Maryland average

How does Hagerstown compare to other US cities?

Here's how Hagerstown stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 19% higher than other cities
Home value 45% pricier than other cities
Median rent 42% pricier than other cities
Safety 14% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

A national percentile can hide a lot of local variation: narrowed to Maryland alone, Hagerstown ranks #50 of 70 Maryland cities by lowest crime rate - a different, more locally useful comparison than stacking it against the entire country.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Hagerstown against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Maryland only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Maryland-relative analysis

Poverty Rate is Hagerstown's strongest outlier among Maryland cities

Among the 479 Maryland cities PlainCities tracks with reported poverty rate data, Hagerstown ranks #42 - the 91st percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Hagerstown only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#418 of 445
6th percentile in Maryland
Median Gross Rent
#350 of 479
18th percentile in Maryland
Median Home Value
#388 of 450
14th percentile in Maryland
Poverty Rate
#42 of 479
91st percentile in Maryland
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#366 of 479
23rd percentile in Maryland

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Maryland only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

19thIncome percentile
14thSafety percentile

19th percentile nationally for median household income · 14th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Hagerstown's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Hagerstown's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 30 Avg. percentile National median
Hagerstown's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Hagerstown's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$207,700 Among the most affordable more affordable than 55% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). This entry sits in this band. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Hagerstown $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Hagerstown, MD Hagerstown, MD's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Hagerstown, MD-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Hagerstown, MD median $49,957/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Hagerstown, MD's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Hagerstown, MD. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 19.7%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 17.9%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 56.7%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
43,490
Median Income
$49,957
Median Home Value
$207,700
Median Age
36.4
Poverty Rate
17.9%
Labor force participation
56.7%
Bachelor's Degree+
19.7%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
3177.0
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
713.9
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
2463.1
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
54.1°F
Annual Precipitation
43.5"
Annual Snowfall
N/A

Schools

Total Schools
23
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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43,000 residents43,500 residents44,000 residents44,500 residents 202020212022202320242025 43,538 residents 44,228 residents ▲ +1.6%
Hagerstown's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Rapid Growth
Total Permits (2024)
52
housing units authorized
Single-Family
40
detached homes
Multifamily
12
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
1.2
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 41
2020 82
2021 94
2022 79
2023 66
2024 52

Permit volume increased 27% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
69.2%
Carpool
12.7%
Public Transit
1.4%
Walk
2.2%
Work from Home
10.3%
Other
4.2%

Based on 18,728 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Maryland - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$120
avg/month
Natural Gas
$80
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$55
avg/month
Total Utilities
$255
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Maryland state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Maryland state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Hagerstown sits in

Cost of Living Index
105.0
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,261/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
68.8 / 100
Moderate
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Maryland

Catonsville
42,717 people
Odenton
45,585 people
Potomac
46,230 people
Annapolis
40,744 people
Essex
40,670 people
Woodlawn CDP (Baltimore County)
40,476 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Hagerstown's 43,490 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Altoona, PA
43,508 people
Newnan, GA
43,510 people
Ormond Beach, FL
43,514 people
Channelview, TX
43,536 people
Woodbridge, VA
43,443 people
Holly Springs, NC
43,429 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Hagerstown's $49,957 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Richford, VT
$49,954 median income
Boaz, AL
$49,962 median income
Clanton, AL
$49,952 median income
Madison, NC
$49,964 median income
Yoakum, TX
$49,950 median income
Merrill, WI
$49,947 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Hagerstown, MD Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Hagerstown, MD - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 60.9% 22.9% 11.9% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 10.6% White 60.9% Black or African American 22.9% Asian 1.3% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.2% Some other race 2.7% Two or more races 11.9% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Hagerstown compares to nearby Maryland cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Hagerstown (this city) 43,490 $49,957
Catonsville 42,717 $110,051
Odenton 45,585 $126,455
Potomac 46,230 $239,205
Census ACS 5-year FIPS MD FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Hagerstown, MD?

What is the population of Hagerstown, MD? +

The population of Hagerstown, MD stands at 43,490 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Hagerstown, MD? +

In Hagerstown, the typical household earns $49,957 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Hagerstown? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Hagerstown; the closest available measure is the Maryland state average, a cost of living index of 105.0 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Maryland vary by metro area.

Is Hagerstown, MD safe? +

Hagerstown has a total crime rate of 3177.0 per 100,000 residents, which is above the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Hagerstown, MD? +

Homes in Hagerstown carry a median value of $207,700, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Hagerstown? +

Climate normals put Hagerstown's yearly average temperature at 54.1°F, 43.5 inches of precipitation. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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