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Hancock, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Morgan County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,715 Population 576/sq mi density
$39,375 Median Income $28,355 per capita
$175,000 Home Value $248,337 Zillow
$928 Median Rent 46.7% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$39,375 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$175,000 home value, $928/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Hancock, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$39,375
48% below
$28,355 per capita
Home Value
$175,000
38% below
Zillow: $248,337
Median Rent
$928/mo
20% below
46.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
390/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.1%
70% below
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
12.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
24% above
18.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Hancock Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Hancock's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
52%
Home Value
62%
Rent
80%
Poverty
103%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
69%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hancock a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hancock residents earn a median household income of $39,375 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,355. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 386 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hancock is $175,000 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $248,337. Median rent is $928/month, with 46.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.

Safety & Crime

Hancock reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 390/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

10.1% of adults in Hancock hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hancock has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population1,715
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density576/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$39,375
Per Capita$28,355
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty12.8%
County GDP$413M
Avg Weekly Wage$889

Housing

A
Home Value$175,000
Rent$928
Ownership54.9%
Zillow$248,337
Housing Units834
Rent Burden46.7%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property390/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity39.8%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death13,254/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain42.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation541 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute30 min
Broadband74.9%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Hancock was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Eastern Wv Regional/Shepherd Field (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.