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Hagerstown, MD

Founded 1762Washington CountyElev. 164 m
Population
43,490
Median home
$207,700
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
24
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Hagerstown

With about 43,490 residents, Hagerstown is one of Maryland's notable places. Hagerstown was founded in 1762 and sits in Washington County. The median age is 36.4 and the median household income is $49,957. Homes carry a median value of $207,700, and about 43% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (57.6%). Around 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 26 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
43,490
Median age
36.4
Median household income
$49,957
Per-capita income
$29,166
Poverty rate
22.7%
High-school grad or higher
85.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
Unemployment
8.3%
Avg. commute
25.5 min
Work from home
10.3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White57.6%
Hispanic or Latino10.6%
Black22.5%
Asian1.3%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts33.3%
Sales & office23.2%
Service18.4%
Production, transportation & material moving16.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance8.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$207,700
Median gross rent
$1,041/mo
Owner-occupied
43.4%
Median year built
1962
Households
18,472
Avg. household size
2.3

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Hagerstown has 24 public schools — 14 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 4 schools
Reading35%
Math18%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Barbara Ingram School for the ArtsHighGrades 9–12
Boyd J. Michael III Technical High SchoolHighGrades 11–12
North Hagerstown HighHighGrades 9–12
South Hagerstown HighHighGrades 9–12
Washington County Job Development CenterHighGrades 12–12
E. Russell Hicks MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Northern MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Western Heights MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Bester ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Eastern ElementaryElementaryGrades 3–5
Emma K. Doub ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Fountain Rock ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Fountaindale ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Jonathan Hager ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime80% above national
Hagerstown694
Maryland447
United States386
↑ 31% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime10% above national
Hagerstown2,142
Maryland2,182
United States1,952
↓ 13% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Hagerstown Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Hagerstown.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Washington County
DroughtRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
HurricaneRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Hagerstown is in Washington County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Hagerstown was founded in 1762 and sits in Washington County. Elevation ~164 m.

Population trend
47K043,49018202024
Map of Hagerstown
Hagerstown, MD
Where Hagerstown is
BaltimoreFrederickGaithersburgRockvilleBowieHagerstown
Historic places

24 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Hagerstown Charity SchoolRockland FarmPrice-Miller HouseParadise ManorOld Washington County LibraryMcCauley, Henry, FarmMaryland TheatreHouses At 16--22 East Lee Street
Notable people from Hagerstown
LA KnightDennis ScottAaron BrooksLouis E. McComasDavid Bennett Sr.Euge GrooveWilliam Preston LaneRondo HattonRobert G. SachsJeff Brubaker
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Nearby cities
Thurmont (17 mi)Middletown (17 mi)Frederick (22 mi)Walkersville (22 mi)Brunswick (23 mi)Taneytown (29 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Hagerstown, MD (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Hagerstown, Maryland.

Paul William Smith, 40
Hagerstown · Washington County · 21740
AKA Paul W Smith, Paul Smith
Joshua Elwood Harris, 47
Hagerstown · 21740
AKA Joshua E Harris, Josh Harris
Charles Wayne Allen, 37
Hagerstown · 21740
AKA Charles W Allen Jr, Charles Allen
Charles William Wilson, 31
Hagerstown · 21740
Joseph Walter Smith, 72
Hagerstown · 21740
AKA Joseph W Smith, Charles Peppler
Brian Joseph Thompson, 49
Hagerstown · 21740
AKA Brian J Thompson, Brian Thompson
Brian Thomas Jackson, 41
Hagerstown · Washington County · 21740
AKA Brian T Jackson
Kevin Taffo-Sanchez, 30
Hagerstown · 21742
AKA Kevin Sanchez, Kevin Anthony Taffo-Sanchez
Anthony Chavez Harris, 33
Hagerstown · 21742
Anthony Jerome Anderson, 53
Hagerstown · Washington County · 21740
AKA X Tony, X Anthony
Thomas Alexander Andrew Johnson, 60
Hagerstown · 21740
William Lee, 43
Hagerstown · 21740
William Paul Smith, 57
Hagerstown · 21740
AKA William P Smith
Michael Eugene Wilson, 38
Hagerstown · 21740
AKA Michael E Wilson
Robert Clark Goetz, 48
Hagerstown · Washington County · 21740
AKA Clark Goetz, Robert Clark
Eric Ernest Beale, 61
Hagerstown · 21740
AKA Eric Beale, John Thomas

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Hagerstown — frequently asked

What is the population of Hagerstown, Maryland?
Hagerstown has a population of about 43,490, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Hagerstown?
The median home value in Hagerstown is $207,700, and the median gross rent is $1,041/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Hagerstown safe? What is the crime rate?
Hagerstown Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 694 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Hagerstown face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Washington County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including drought, heat wave, hurricane.
How many schools are in Hagerstown?
Hagerstown has 24 public schools (14 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Hagerstown?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Hagerstown. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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