At a Glance
Median Income
$122,981
$75,031 per capita
Home Value
$522,400
Zillow: $582,841
Bachelor's Degree+
30.0%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
11.2% smoking rate
How Hughesville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hughesville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hughesville a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hughesville residents earn a median household income of $122,981 , which is 64% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $75,031. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,022 business establishments, including 156 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hughesville is $522,400 , 85% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $582,841. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Education
30.0% of adults in Hughesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% below the national average).
95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hughesville has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population2,280
Median Age55.1 yrs
Density204/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born3.2%
Veterans14.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$122,981
Per Capita$75,031
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,248M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,176
Housing
A
Home Value$522,400
Rent
Ownership98.3%
Zillow$582,841
Housing Units970
Rent Burden28.7%
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death6,742/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation159 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.0%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+16.1%
School Score6.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 44%
Commute48 min
Broadband96.1%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Hughesville was built in 1994.
16.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is St Mary's County Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.377 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 131 Mbps.
There are 156 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.