Electricity rates in Hagerstown, Maryland
Hagerstown, MD ranks 1 of 41 Maryland cities for the lowest median rent ($1,041 a month). Hagerstown, Maryland has 43,490 residents in 18,472 households; 46.4% heat with electricity.
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Hagerstown on the map
Washington County, with Hagerstown marked
Who supplies Hagerstown
Washington County lists 2 utilities for Hagerstown, MD, a city of 43,490: no plan prices, and retail supplier plans are not in public data; which listed utility delivers to your street depends on the address. Washington County page.
Housing and heating in Hagerstown
Hagerstown, MD: 13,139 of 19,996 homes were built before 1980 and 3,645 in 2000 or later. Hagerstown, MD has 6,627 detached houses, 4,482 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 58 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Hagerstown, MD
% of homes by decade built, Hagerstown, MD
- 31pre-40
- 640s
- 1150s
- 860s
- 970s
- 880s
- 890s
- 1200s
- 610s
- 120+
Heating fuel in Hagerstown, MD
| Hagerstown, MD | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown, MD, median year built | 1962 | 1974 | -12 years | 37 of 41 |
| Hagerstown, MD, built before 1980 | 65.7% | 57.5% | +8.2 points | 10 of 41 |
| Hagerstown, MD, built 2000 or later | 18.2% | 19.3% | -1.0 points | 21 of 41 |
| Hagerstown, MD, detached houses | 33.1% | 62.2% | -29.1 points | 33 of 41 |
| Hagerstown, MD, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 22.4% | 13.5% | +8.9 points | 25 of 41 |
| Hagerstown, MD, mobile homes | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9 points | 18 of 41 |
| Hagerstown, MD, renter households | 56.6% | 34.1% | +22.5 points | 5 of 41 |
| Hagerstown, MD, median home value | $207,700 | $275,900 | -$68,200 | 40 of 41 |
| Hagerstown, MD, median gross rent a month | $1,041 | $1,100 | -$59 | 41 of 41 |
| Hagerstown, MD, people per household | 2.30 | 2.48 | -0.18 | 38 of 41 |
Facts about Hagerstown
- Residents of Hagerstown, MD, ACS 2023
- 43,49021 of 41 Maryland cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Hagerstown, MD
- $49,95741 of 41 of those cities
- Households in Hagerstown, MD
- 18,4722.35 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Hagerstown, MD
- 43.4%8,022 owners and 10,450 renter households
- Housing units in Hagerstown, MD
- 19,9961,524 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Hagerstown, MD
- 46.4%8,566 of 18,472 homes
- Land area of Hagerstown, MD
- 12.7 sq mi3,415.0 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Hagerstown, MD
- 4.0%at 929 kWh a month over the $49,957 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Hagerstown, MD
- 215NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 494.4 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Hagerstown, MD
- 196213,139 of 19,996 homes (65.7%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Hagerstown, MD
- $207,700$1,041 gross rent a month, 6.01% of value a year
Cost of living with electricity in Hagerstown
Hagerstown, MD: 18,472 households at $1,196 a year per home for electricity (Washington County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $22.1 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,035 a year per household.
| Group in Hagerstown, MD | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Hagerstown, MD median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown, MD, all households | 18,472 | $1,196 | $22.1 million | 2.39% |
| Hagerstown, MD, homeowners | 8,022 | $1,417 | $11.4 million | 2.84% |
| Hagerstown, MD, renters | 10,450 | $778 | $8.1 million | 1.56% |
Who lives in Hagerstown: income, cars, homes
In Hagerstown, MD, 6,792 of 18,472 households earn under $35,000, 5,718 $35,000-$75,000, 4,431 $75,000-$150,000 and 1,531 $150,000 or more. In Hagerstown, MD, 2,966 households own no vehicle and 7,801 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. 9,681 residents of Hagerstown, MD live below the poverty line, and the median age is 36.4. Of 18,728 workers in Hagerstown, MD, 1,931 work from home, 12,966 drive alone, 262 ride transit and 403 walk. In Hagerstown, MD, 5,257 of 10,078 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 7,632 households moved in since 2018 and 2,331 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over quickly. Hagerstown, MD homes: 10,239 have 3+ bedrooms, 3,857 none or one, median 5.4 rooms.
Household income in Hagerstown, MD
| Hagerstown, MD | Value | Rank in Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown, MD, households under $35,000 | 36.8% | 1 of 41 |
| Hagerstown, MD, households $150,000 or more | 8.3% | 41 of 41 |
| Hagerstown, MD, residents below poverty | 22.7% | 3 of 41 |
| Hagerstown, MD, median age | 36.4 | 34 of 41 |
| Hagerstown, MD, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 51.2% | 34 of 41 |
| Hagerstown, MD, households without a vehicle | 16.1% | 3 of 41 |
| Hagerstown, MD, households with 2+ vehicles | 42.2% | 40 of 41 |
| Hagerstown, MD, workers at home | 10.3% | 35 of 41 |
| Hagerstown, MD, cost-burdened renters | 52.2% | 16 of 41 |
| Hagerstown, MD, moved in since 2018 | 41.3% | 7 of 41 |
| Hagerstown, MD, moved in before 2000 | 12.6% | 37 of 41 |
Outage risk around Hagerstown
Hagerstown, MD, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 214 wind and 1 tornado, 494.4 per 100,000 residents of 43,490. Top gust near Hagerstown, MD: 83 knots, 96 mph. Damage near Hagerstown, MD: $2.2M.
Reports within 15 miles of Hagerstown, MD
wind and tornado reports, Hagerstown, MD
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- 34'25
| Hagerstown, MD | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown, MD, 2015 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Hagerstown, MD, 2016 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Hagerstown, MD, 2017 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| Hagerstown, MD, 2018 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Hagerstown, MD, 2019 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| Hagerstown, MD, 2020 | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| Hagerstown, MD, 2021 | 35 | 0 | 35 |
| Hagerstown, MD, 2022 | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| Hagerstown, MD, 2023 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| Hagerstown, MD, 2024 | 11 | 1 | 12 |
| Hagerstown, MD, 2025 | 34 | 0 | 34 |
Analyst note on Hagerstown
Household income in Hagerstown, MD is $49,957; 8,022 of its 18,472 households own. Hagerstown, MD counts 43,490 residents in 18,472 households, on 12.7 square miles. 8,566 of the 18,472 occupied homes in Hagerstown, MD heat with electricity.
Hagerstown, MD has 19,996 housing units, 1,524 of them vacant or seasonal. A filing named like the city, Hagerstown Light Department, is listed, so a local or municipal utility may serve at least part of Hagerstown, MD. Hagerstown, MD ranks 1 of 41 Maryland cities for the lowest median household income ($49,957).
Hagerstown, MD ranks 1 of 41 Maryland cities for households earning under $35,000 (36.8%). Hagerstown, MD ranks 2 of 41 Maryland cities for the lowest median home value ($207,700).
Bill and heat pump calculator, Hagerstown
Compare Hagerstown with nearby cities
| City near Hagerstown, MD | Distance from Hagerstown | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown, MD (this page) | 0 mi | 43,490 | $49,957 | 1962 | $207,700 | 215 | 10.3% |
| Frederick, MD | 21.7 mi southeast | 80,617 (+37,127) | $95,150 (+$45,193) | 1990 (+28 yr) | $365,200 (+$157,500) | 333 (+118) | 15.0% (+4.7 pts) |
| Germantown, MD | 40.5 mi southeast | 90,521 (+47,031) | $112,149 (+$62,192) | 1989 (+27 yr) | $401,400 (+$193,700) | 546 (+331) | 19.2% (+8.9 pts) |
| Montgomery Village, MD | 41.7 mi southeast | 34,161 (-9,329) | $96,487 (+$46,530) | 1980 (+18 yr) | $367,100 (+$159,400) | 540 (+325) | 17.1% (+6.8 pts) |
| Gaithersburg, MD | 44.1 mi southeast | 69,225 (+25,735) | $107,496 (+$57,539) | 1989 (+27 yr) | $484,500 (+$276,800) | 662 (+447) | 23.9% (+13.6 pts) |
| Eldersburg, MD | 44.2 mi east | 30,626 (-12,864) | $146,598 (+$96,641) | 1988 (+26 yr) | $478,800 (+$271,100) | 388 (+173) | 20.8% (+10.5 pts) |
ZIP codes in Hagerstown
| ZIP area touching Hagerstown, MD | Share of the ZIP's land inside Hagerstown | Share of Hagerstown's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 21740 (Hagerstown, MD) | 13.9% | 81.0% |
| 21742 (Hagerstown, MD) | 5.0% | 19.0% |
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Questions on Hagerstown
Hagerstown: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Hagerstown, MD: Maryland households pick a supplier and plan, and Washington County lists 2 utilities.
Hagerstown: how does it rank among Maryland cities?
Hagerstown, MD: rank 21 of 41 by its 43,490 residents, rank 41 of 41 by $49,957 median income.
Hagerstown: how many homes heat with electricity?
Hagerstown, MD: 8,566 of 18,472 occupied homes, 46.4%; Washington County 51.7%.
Hagerstown: how much income goes to electricity?
At 929 kWh a month, 4.0% of the $49,957 median income in Hagerstown, MD.
Hagerstown: can I choose a supplier?
In most of Maryland yes; municipal and co-op areas around Hagerstown, MD may be closed.
Hagerstown: damaging storms reported nearby?
215 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Hagerstown, MD, 2015 to 2025, 494.4 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Hagerstown?
Hagerstown, MD: median home built 1962; 13,139 of 19,996 homes (65.7%) predate 1980, 6,627 are detached and 4,482 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many households in Hagerstown, MD earn under $35,000?
6,792 of 18,472, against 1,531 at $150,000 or more.
How many Hagerstown, MD households have no car?
2,966 households; 7,801 have two or more.
How many residents of Hagerstown, MD live below the poverty line?
9,681 residents.