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