Hagerstown

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Hagerstown, MD

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The historic city of Hagerstown has something for everyone.

History Museums Culture Theater Music Restaurants Shops

Hagerstown combines historic architecture with contemporary living in Maryland's Cumberland Valley. Located at the intersection of major transportation routes, this city maintains its distinctive character while offering convenient access to larger metropolitan areas. The downtown area features the restored Maryland Theatre and the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, along with local shops and restaurants. City Park stands out among Hagerstown's green spaces, featuring walking trails and the preserved 18th-century Hager House. Current rental trends show moderate growth, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,164 per month, reflecting a 4.9% annual increase, while two-bedroom units average $1,344 with a 4% rise year-over-year.

Hagerstown's calendar includes community events that celebrate local culture, including the Western Maryland Blues Fest and Augustoberfest. Housing options include apartments in historic buildings downtown and residential communities in established neighborhoods like the North End and South End. The University System of Maryland at Hagerstown and Hagerstown Community College add to the city's educational resources. Nestled between the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains, Hagerstown offers access to outdoor activities while remaining within reach of Washington D.C., Baltimore, and Harrisburg.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Hagerstown, MD is $866 for a studio, $1,166 for one bedroom, $1,373 for two bedrooms, and $1,621 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hagerstown has increased by 4.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,166/month
700 Sq Ft
House
$1,754/month
1,319 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,301/month
768 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,799/month
1,096 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Hagerstown, MD

Transportation

51

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

14

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

44

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Old Forge Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

327 Students

Paramount Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

406 Students

Salem Avenue Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

687 Students

Rockland Woods Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

625 Students

Northern Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

848 Students

E. Russell Hicks Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

824 Students

Western Heights Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

903 Students

Marshall Street School

Public

Grades PK-4 & 6-12

54 Students

Barbara Ingram School For The Arts

Public

Grades 9-12

342 Students

North Hagerstown High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,438 Students

South Hagerstown High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,487 Students

Marshall Street School

Public

Grades PK-4 & 6-12

54 Students

Washington County Job Development Center

Public

Grades 12

46 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Discovery Station
  • Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
  • South Mountain State Park
  • Greenbrier State Park
  • Crystal Grottoes Caverns

Military Bases

Airports

  • Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field

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Living in Hagerstown

Restaurants

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Popular Hagerstown restaurants include Schmankerl Stube Bavarian Restaurant on South Potomac Street featuring German dishes; Dolce Restaurant on Frederick Street featuring a menu strongly rooted in the food, culture and preparation techniques of Italian and Eastern European culinary arts; and Rik's Cafe on Maryland Avenue offering innovative, contemporary American meals and snacks.

Residents and visitors can enjoy relaxing at such popular nightspots in Hagerstown as Oasis Lounge on South Potomac Street serving mango smoothies and a wide variety of refreshing beverages to guests while they enjoy smoking delightful mint, cherry, chocolate or coconut tobacco in decorative hookah pipes. Another popular spot is the Tilted Kilt Pub and Eatery, a Celtic sports pub for relaxation, sports entertainment, fun and a cold beer with friends.

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.