The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 21750 sells for about $235,000, or $135 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 34 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,035 a month.
ZIP 21750 — Hancock
The Hancock housing market is currently balanced, with a median sales price of $235,000 and limited inventory. Market conditions remain stable, driven by local demand and a lack of significant new development. Buyers and sellers are currently finding even conditions in this rural Maryland market.
This ZIP is best suited for budget-conscious family buyers and those seeking a rural lifestyle with proximity to outdoor recreation, rather than urban commuters.
Median prices moved up 4.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 34 days on market with 3.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 95% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.5% · poverty 15.0% — 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 5.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 21750, Washington County MD
The area is served by Washington County Public Schools, with Hancock Elementary providing local primary education.
The area is situated along the Potomac River, necessitating awareness of flood risks; insurance posture is typical for rural Western Maryland.
Economic momentum is modest, driven by local services and regional employment in Washington County; development is primarily low-density residential.
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.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with I-70 serving as the main corridor for travel toward Hagerstown and other regional employment hubs.
The area features access to the C&O Canal National Historical Park, the Potomac River for water activities, and local community parks.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and stable demand, with rents often estimated from regional fair-market benchmarks.
The local economy is anchored by small-scale retail, local government, and services, with many residents commuting to larger hubs in Washington County.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with I-70 and US-40 providing the primary regional connectivity.
Development activity is limited, focusing on small-scale residential infill and maintenance of existing infrastructure.
The Washington County assessment office manages property valuations based on a triennial cycle.
Parcels are subject to Washington County property taxes and standard municipal utility service districts.
Property insurance availability is stable, though premiums may reflect regional flood and wildfire risk profiles.
Data retrieved from Data Commons and Repit ZCTA-level summaries.
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 recreational trail and historical site along the Potomac River.
Local facility providing green space and recreational amenities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.