Fort Ritchie, MD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
0 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
0.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$63,274 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
0.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
0 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$225,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$444 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,292 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
0.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Washington County
4
Hagerstown-Martinsburg Metro Area
4
Maryland
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Washington County
4
Hagerstown-Martinsburg Metro Area
4
Maryland
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 8 30
Feb 3 10 33
Mar 4 4 41
Apr 4 0 52
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 3 0 73
Sep 4 0 65
Oct 3 0 54
Nov 4 1 45
Dec 3 5 34

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 34% of residents leaning left and 62% leaning right.

Liberal (34%) (62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 71%
Hillary Clinton 23%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 6, MD State Senate District 2, MD State Legislative Subdistrict 2A, MD
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Schools

Hooverville El Sch
3 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Mount St Mary's University
8 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Hagerstown Community College
10 miles, W • 1.9 star
Purdue University Global-Hagerstown
12 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Waynesboro Hospital
5 miles, NW • 5 star
Meritus Medical Center
11 miles, W • 3.2 star
Gettysburg Hospital
17 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Harrisburg International Airport
52 miles, E • 1.4 star
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