Livability Score

77
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities B

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (4) F
Cannon Coffee
Coffee Shop
Dolce Pizza
Coffee Shop
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Turtle’s Subs
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (15) A+
The Maryland Theatre
Theatre Arts
Hagerstown Cultural Trail
Attraction
Hagerstown Cultural Trail
Attraction
Discovery Station
Museum
Hagerstown Cultural Trail
Attraction
Hagerstown Cultural Trail
Attraction
Unknown Name
Museum
Jonathan Hager House and Museum
Museum
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
Museum
Peter Buys Bandshell
Theatre Arts
Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum
Museum
Mansion House Art Center
Museum
Railroad Museum
Museum
Cancun Cantina
Nightclub
Unknown Name
Stadium
Children's Village of Washington County
Attraction
Regal Cinemas
Cinema
Food and Drink (28) D-
Locust Point Market
Deli
McDonald's
Fast Food
Central City Liquors
Alcohol
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Brothers Pizza City Park
Fast Food
Side Pockets
Bar
Charley's Resturant
Fast Food
Benny's
Alcohol
Quizno's
Deli
Benny's Pub
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
AC&T Market
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Fitness (5) C-
Bethel Gardens Office and Community Center
Community Centre
Robert W. Johnson Community Center
Community Centre
Hagerstown Police Athletic League GYM
Gym
Gold's Gym
Gym
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Gym
Groceries (7) F
ALDI
Grocery Store
Krumpe's Do-Nuts
Bakery
Weis
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Weis
Grocery Store
Martins' Food
Grocery Store
Martin's Food
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Martin's Grocery
Grocery Store
Martin's Farm Market
Grocery Store
SHOP 'n SAVE
Grocery Store
Parks (58) A+
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
University Plaza
Park
South Prospect Street Historic District
Park
Greenawalt Park
Playground
Greenawalt Park
Park
Community Garden
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Brandenburg Memorial Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Memorial Park
Park
City Park
Park
Bloom Park
Park
Bloom Park
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Hager Park
Park
Hager Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Hagerstown Dog Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (32) C+
Spicklers Market
Convenience Store
Sheetz
Convenience Store
Hub City Cycles
Bicycle
Gameroom Garage
Furniture
King Kutz
Hairdresser
Unknown Name
Mall
Chas. A. Gibney Florist & Greenhouse
Florist
Unknown Name
Mall
Pet Valu
Pets
Nails Today
Beauty
T-Mobil
Electronics
Holiday Hair
Hairdresser
Sheetz
Convenience Store
Best Buy
Electronics
five below
Discount Store
Sheetz
Convenience Store
Longmeadow Shopping Center
Mall
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Regency Furniture
Furniture
Ashley HomeStore
Furniture
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Value City Furniture
Furniture
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 3.2% take public transportation in Hagerstown.
Public Transit Stops (3)
Stops & Stations
A+
Unknown Name
Bus Station
Hagerstown Transit Center
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Station
Hagerstown & MVA Park & Ride
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.2%
F
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cost of living A

The cost of living in Hagerstown is 101/100 - which is 15% lower than Maryland.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
C+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A-
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crime F

Hagerstown crime rates are 2,765 per 100k, which is 36% higher than Maryland
Property Crime
2,053 crimes per 100k
D+
Violent Crime
712 crimes per 100k
F
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employment D-

The median income in Hagerstown is $41,905 - which is 45% lower than Maryland.
Med. Household Income
$41,905
F
Unemployment Rate
5.1%
F
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (16)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
First Hagerstown Hose Company, Station 1
Fire Station
Community Rescue Service Station 754
Ambulance Station
Partners In Pediatrics and Family Health
Doctor
Unknown Name
Police
Hagerstown Department of Police
Police
Fire Station Number 4
Fire Station
Special Operations 20
Fire Station
Antietam Fire Company Engine 2
Fire Station
South Hagerstown Fire Company HFD Engine 5
Fire Station
Pioneer Hook and Ladder Truck 1
Fire Station
Independant Junior Fire Station #3
Fire Station
Community Rescue Service Company 75
Ambulance Station
My Hagerstown Dentist & Dentures
Dentist
Western Maryland Hospital Center
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Funkstown Volunteer Fire Company #10
Fire Station
Washington County Sheriff's Office
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Meritus Medical Center
Hospital
Robinwood Professional Center
Clinic
Maryland State Police - Barrack O
Police
Aspen Dental
Dentist
Halfway Volunteer Fire Company
Fire Station
Urgent Care
Clinic
Unknown Name
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A-
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housing A-

Hagerstown home prices are $160,000 - which is 45% lower than Maryland
Home Price
$160,000
C-
Home Appreciation Rate
7%
B
Home Affordability
3.8x (home price to income ratio)
C-
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schools C-

The Hagerstown graduation rate is 78% - which is 10% lower than Maryland
School Test Scores
44%
F
High School Grad. Rates
78%
D
Elementary Schools (30) B-
Hagerstown Childrens School
St Mary Catholic School
Bester Elementary
Pangborn Elementary
Salem Avenue Elementary
Western Heights Middle
Evening High School
Marshall Street School
Emma K. Doub Elementary
Potomac Heights Elementary
Northern Middle
E. Russell Hicks Middle
Eastern Elementary
Ruth Ann Monroe Primary
Fountaindale Elementary
Jonathan Hager Elementary
Lincolnshire Elementary
Hickory Elementary
Paramount Elementary
Grace Academy
Maugansville Elementary
High Schools (16) F
Barbara Ingram School For The Arts
South Hagerstown High
Marshall Street School
Washington County Job Development Center
North Hagerstown High
St Maria Goretti High School
Washington County Technical High
Grace Academy
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ratings C+

Hagerstown has an overall rating of 66% from 20 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes
C+
User Surveys (18)
From AreaVibes
C+
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Hagerstown Area Facts

  • Hagerstown has a Livability Score of 77/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Hagerstown crime rates are 36% higher than the Maryland average
  • Cost of living in Hagerstown is 15% lower than the Maryland average
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My honest opinion as a long time local 3 rating By Anonymous ( Jan 31, 2023) I've lived in this area for over 15 years at this point, most of my life, and it's certainly not the worst place in the world. Hagerstown is a pretty average Mid-Atlantic small city, and the layout/architecture of the city very much resembles Baltimore. This area is populated eno ...Read More ugh to have all the amenities/resources of a larger city, while also being rural enough to have many good places to go out and explore nature. Washington County is also well-known for its civil war history, with the Antietam battlefield being located only about 10 minutes outside of town. If you're a US history nerd, this is definitely a good place for you. Here is my list of the pros and cons of this city

Pros:
-Lots of places to go shopping, tons of places to eat, not just including fast food, and a lot of strip mall areas where you can easily find whatever you need
-Geographic location: Hagerstown is located right where I-70 and I-81 intersect, so you can easily travel any direction quickly from here.
-Low cost of living: This is still one of the cheapest areas of the state. Nice, single family sized homes still go for 250-400k here, a lot less than places like Montgomery County
-Outdoor areas: There are a lot of great areas for hiking/outdoor activities here. The C&O canal trail, the Appalachian trail, several state parks, and the Antietam battlefield are all located a short drive away. There's also several nice parks in the city.
-Healthcare: The Robinwood area/east side of the city is where most healthcare related things are located. Our local hospital is pretty good, and there are many places to get special treatment/surgeries located in a convenient area
-Weather/climate: This could be a pro or con depending on your preferences. Hagerstown's weather is extremely variable. Most of the time it isn't too cold in the winter, but occasionally we do get big snowstorms, or severe ice/wind events. It can also get really warm during the fall/winter every now and then. Summers here are hot and humid, great for going outside, swimming, etc...

Cons:
-Politics: Washington County is a deep red area in a very blue state. As a result, people here tend to be very loud and in-your-face about their political views, and it seems there is a lot of divisiveness present. The downtown area is kinda liberal, while the rest of the county is MAGA land. Racism is also pretty commonplace here.
-Crime: Hagerstown is more dangerous than average, and some parts of the city are definitely a "mini Baltimore". Most of the violent crime is concentrated around Jonathan Street, and south side of town. That being said, its still safer than most of Baltimore, a lot of places in PG County, Salisbury, Ocean City, etc...
-Drugs: The Opioid Crisis is in full swing here, and the I-70/I-81 interchange is often referred to as the "heroin highway". It's not uncommon to see people drugged out in town. This is probably one of the biggest problems in our community, and it has become highly publicized at times
-The Police: The cops here seem corrupt and generally unhelpful. They definitely treat specific types of people (white, conservative, etc...), better than others. It seems they don't care to actually help deal with the drug problems, just arrest people, throw em in jail, and return them to the streets

Overall I'd consider Hagerstown an alright place to live. It could be a lot better if we could get past deep rooted political problems. If you want to live in a large, progressive city, Hagerstown is not it. But if you're not particularly bothered by that stuff, and you enjoy outdoor recreation, it is a great place to move to. Read Less
Country Living with City Convenience - Hagerstown, Maryland 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 26, 2018) Hagerstown is located in Washington County, Maryland and is the county seat. Hagerstown is a relatively small city (population: 40,452 Census 2010), so you get the beauty and serenity of country life, with the convenience of the city (shopping, etc.). I absolutely love Hagerstown ...Read More .

The primary industry right now in Hagerstown, aside from several private farms, where employment is concerned are the prisons, of which there are 3 medium-security facilities in the area. You can also expect the typical jobs in the healthcare fields as well as employment in the retail and service sectors.

The family-owned restaurants make having dinner out a treat. For those who love shopping, you simply have to check out the great deals at all of the outlet stores near I-70! As for nightlife, there are a few bars and clubs around, but if you are expecting to go clubbing like they do in say, New York, Hagerstown is not that kind of place.

The area is just loaded with plenty to do however, regardless of the season and your particular interests, such as hunting, fishing, outdoor activities, community activities and more. Read Less
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      B Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Hagerstown? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      University Plaza
      South Prospect Street Historic District
      Greenawalt Park
      Greenawalt Park
      Community Garden
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      The Maryland Theatre
      Hagerstown Cultural Trail
      Hagerstown Cultural Trail
      Discovery Station
      Hagerstown Cultural Trail
      Hagerstown Cultural Trail
      Unknown Name
      Jonathan Hager House and Museum

      Food & Drink

      Locust Point Market
      McDonald's
      Central City Liquors
      Taco Bell
      Little Caesars
      Papa John's
      Brothers Pizza City Park
      Side Pockets

      D+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Hagerstown? Of all people who commute, 3.2% take public transportation in Hagerstown.
      Drive to Work
      73%

      4% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Hagerstown a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Western Maryland Hospital Center

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Partners In Pediatrics and Family Health