Cost of living in the Hagerstown Metro Area
3 counties across MD and WV. Population: 298,525.
Last updated May 22, 2026
Rent in the Hagerstown Metro Area
Average rent across the Hagerstown-Martinsburg metro area, weighted by county population.
Source: HUD FMR + ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Income and earnings in the Hagerstown Metro Area
Earnings data averaged across all 3 counties.
Source: ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Home values in the Hagerstown Metro Area
Average home values and annual property tax across the metro.
Source: ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Energy costs in the Hagerstown Metro Area
Residential electricity and natural gas estimates.
Source: EIA (state averages applied per county, weighted)
All 3 counties in the Hagerstown Metro Area
The Hagerstown-Martinsburg metro area includes 3 counties across MD and WV. Sorted by population.
- Washington County MD$3,159/moPop155,033 Rent$947/mo Income$74,157/yrWashington County MD 155,033 $947/mo $74,157/yr $3,159/mo
- Berkeley County WV$3,012/moPop126,165 Rent$959/mo Income$77,329/yrBerkeley County WV 126,165 $959/mo $77,329/yr $3,012/mo
- Morgan County WV$2,688/moPop17,327 Rent$733/mo Income$63,805/yrMorgan County WV 17,327 $733/mo $63,805/yr $2,688/mo
Compare counties in the Hagerstown Metro Area
Put two counties side by side to see how rent, taxes and everyday costs stack up across the metro.
Open comparison toolFrequently asked questions about the Hagerstown Metro Area
Common questions about cost of living in the metro area.
What is the cost of living in the Hagerstown Metro Area?
The estimated average cost of living in the Hagerstown-Martinsburg metro area is approximately $3,070 per month for a single person. This is a population-weighted average across the 3 counties that make up the metro area.
What is the average rent in the Hagerstown Metro Area?
The average one-bedroom rent across the Hagerstown-Martinsburg metro area is $940 per month, based on HUD Fair Market Rent data weighted by county population.
What is the cheapest county in the Hagerstown Metro Area?
Morgan County, WV is the most affordable county in the Hagerstown-Martinsburg metro area at approximately $2,688 per month for a single person.
What is the most expensive county in the Hagerstown Metro Area?
Washington County, MD is the most expensive county in the Hagerstown-Martinsburg metro area at approximately $3,159 per month for a single person.
How many counties are in the Hagerstown Metro Area?
The Hagerstown-Martinsburg metro area covers 3 counties across MD and WV. The five largest by population are Washington County, Berkeley County, Morgan County.
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About this data
All figures come from official U.S. government sources. Metro-area averages are population-weighted across constituent counties using Census ACS population estimates.