The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 21722 sells for about $365,000, or $190 per square foot.
Prices are up +6.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 40 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,600 a month.
ZIP 21722 — Clear Spring
The 21722 housing market shows moderate price appreciation and tight inventory, with a median home value of $365,000. While sales volume remains low, the market is competitive, driven by limited supply and steady demand from local buyers. Rent prices have seen significant growth, reflecting the broader regional trend of rising housing costs.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters seeking a rural lifestyle with access to regional employment hubs in Washington County.
Median prices moved up 6.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 40 days on market with 2.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
56% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.5% · poverty 6.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 21722, Washington County MD
The area is served by Washington County Public Schools, with Clear Spring Elementary and Middle schools providing local education options.
The region is subject to standard regional flood and wind risks; property insurance availability remains stable but premiums are sensitive to regional weather patterns.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to Hagerstown and regional logistics hubs, though new residential development within the ZIP remains limited.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Maryland) — Maryland Real Property Assessment and Taxation: Property is assessed at its phased-in use value. The tax is calculated by multiplying the assessed value by the applicable state and local tax rates.
Residents primarily rely on I-70 for commuting toward Hagerstown and other regional employment centers.
The area features access to rural outdoor recreation, including proximity to the C&O Canal National Historical Park and local community parks.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and significant year-over-year rent growth, reflecting tight supply pressures.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, logistics, and small-scale retail, with significant employment influence from nearby Hagerstown.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use, with I-70 serving as the primary corridor for regional connectivity.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently under construction within the ZIP code.
Washington County utilizes a triennial assessment cycle for property tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to Washington County public school and local municipal tax districts.
Property insurance markets are stable, though homeowners face standard regional risks related to severe weather.
Data retrieved from Census ACS and ZCTA-level reporting.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
Major regional outdoor recreation and historical site.
Local recreational space for community events.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.