Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Hagerstown

Affordability in Hagerstown, MD

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median household income in Hagerstown is $52,221 per year, while the median gross rent is $1,114 per month. With 57% of residents renting, demand for affordable housing options is significant in this majority-renter city.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Hagerstown Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 721 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not comparable across cities due to differences in how agencies define and report offenses.

Getting Around Hagerstown

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Hagerstown rates 72 (Very Walkable), 26 for Transit (Some Transit), and 64 for Bikeability. These scores reflect conditions near the income-based and HUD-assisted buildings on this page, and may not represent the city as a whole.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 1 district serves Hagerstown with 23 public schools -- 14 elementary, 3 middle, and 6 high schools. Ratings vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before applying.

Cost of Living

The median household income in Hagerstown is $52,221 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median market rent is $1,114 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year data, which helps illustrate why income-based housing can make a meaningful difference for renters here.

• Median household income: $52,221/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $1,114/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter households: 57% of occupied units (Census ACS 5-Year)

Hagerstown is a majority-renter city, and the 688 income-restricted units across 9 HUD-assisted properties tracked by Lease Lantern represent an important share of the affordable housing stock.

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 9 affordable housing properties in Hagerstown have been mapped for flood risk, and none are located in a high-risk flood zone. Renters can take that as a reassuring baseline, though it is always worth confirming a specific address with FEMA's flood map tool before signing a lease.