Name: Hagerstown, MD
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Living in Hagerstown, MD

Ranks better than 77% of areas Follow

Population

40,027

Median Age

35.9 Years

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

What do the locals think about Hagerstown?

53%

Family friendly

63%

Public transit is accessible

42%

Walkable to grocery stores

58%

Yards are well-kept

84%

Lots of parks

53%

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

47%

A quiet area

58%

Sense of community

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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