Hagerstown, Maryland · ZIP 21740

Hagerstown — ZIP 21740

Hagerstown (21740) scores 51/100 — Fair for Maryland. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $296K.

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share20%

Property crime share80%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index58/100

Avg math proficiency24%

Avg reading proficiency45%

Schools nearby12

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index67/100

Typical home value$296K

Median rent$1,317/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$296K

Median Rent

$1,317/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

2,400

Violent Crime

482

Property Crime

1,918

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Washington County, Maryland (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Emma K. Doub Elementary	PK–05	389	42%	52%
Rockland Woods Elementary	PK–05	655	37%	47%
Fountain Rock Elementary	PK–05	319	37%	62%
Barbara Ingram School for the Arts	09–12	347	32%	82%
Jonathan Hager Elementary	PK–05	498	27%	42%
Lincolnshire Elementary	PK–05	503	21%	37%
E. Russell Hicks Middle	06–08	841	20%	44%
Bester Elementary	PK–05	490	19%	23%
Salem Avenue Elementary	PK–05	713	18%	46%
South Hagerstown High	09–12	1,690	17%	49%
Pangborn Elementary	PK–05	749	13%	24%
Western Heights Middle	06–08	883	10%	34%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

63,140

Median Income

$63K

Homeownership

55%

Median Age

37.9 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 21740 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 21740 has a school score of 58/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 21740 is approximately $296K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 21740 in Hagerstown has an overall NeighborScore of 51/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.