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Smithsburg, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Washington County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
3,069 Population 2,623/sq mi density
$86,065 Median Income $37,819 per capita
$317,600 Home Value $360,073 Zillow
$899 Median Rent 24.9% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
34 Violent Crime/100K 438 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$86,065 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$317,600 home value, $899/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
34 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Smithsburg, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$86,065
15% above
$37,819 per capita
Home Value
$317,600
13% above
Zillow: $360,073
Median Rent
$899/mo
23% below
24.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
34/100K
91% below
438/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.9%
32% below
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
17.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
17% above
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
297 sunny days/yr

How Smithsburg Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
115%
Home Value
113%
Rent
77%
Poverty
142%
Bachelor's
68%
Unemployment
56%
Crime
9%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Smithsburg a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Smithsburg residents earn a median household income of $86,065 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,819. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,704 business establishments, including 333 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Smithsburg is $317,600 , 13% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $360,073. Median rent is $899/month, with 24.9% 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 1993.

Safety & Crime

Smithsburg reports 34 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 438/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

22.9% of adults in Smithsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% below the national average). 93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Smithsburg has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population3,069
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density2,623/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$86,065
Per Capita$37,819
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty17.6%
County GDP$9,961M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,120

Housing

A+
Home Value$317,600
Rent$899
Ownership66.0%
Zillow$360,073
Housing Units1,107
Rent Burden24.9%

Crime

F
Violent34/100K
Property438/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault34/100K
Burglary67/100K

Health

Obesity37.5%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death10,710/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation790 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.9%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+8.6%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute37 min
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Smithsburg was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 333 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.