Hagerstown-Martinsburg Metro Area, MD-WV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
298,525 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$75,473 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$258,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$464 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$934 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

West Virginia
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

West Virginia
2
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 9 30
Feb 2 8 33
Mar 3 4 41
Apr 3 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 3 1 44
Dec 3 4 34

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 37% of residents leaning left and 58% leaning right.

Liberal (38%) (59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 64%
Hillary Clinton 31%
Other 5%

Schools

Hedgesville Middle School
<1 miles, NW 2.3 star
Hedgesville High School
1 miles, S 3.2 star

Colleges

James Rumsey Technical Institute
2 miles, S 1.4 star
Valley College-Martinsburg
5 miles, S 1 star
International Beauty School 4
7 miles, S 1 star

Hospitals

Berkeley Medical Center
5 miles, S 4.1 star
War Memorial Hospital Inc
13 miles, NW 5 star
Meritus Medical Center
17 miles, E 3.2 star
Jefferson Medical Center
19 miles, S 4.1 star

Airports