Washington County

MD · Pop. 137,974 · Mixed County

4Homestead Score

Washington County is a mixed county in MD with a population of approximately 137,974.

$/Acre: $21,793

Property Tax: 1.09%

Growing Season: 189 days

Broadband: 40%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 316.5/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.09%

Local Sales Tax1.1%

Combined Sales Tax7.1%

Cost of Living Index110.8

Median Household Income$69,594

Poverty Rate20.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$21,793

Median Home Price$1069K

Acres for Sale3443

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season189 days

Annual Rainfall39.4 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low30°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation1,971 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado1/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)340 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K653

Property Crime /100K494

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response21 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital37.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage40%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City50 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby59%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.8%

Ag EconomyWeak