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Hancock, Maryland


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Hancock, Maryland

Hancock, Maryland, in Washington county, is 45 miles NW of Frederick, Maryland (center to center) and 83 miles NW of Washington, District of Columbia. The town is considered part of the Hagerstown metropolitan area. Hancock has a population of 1,725.

The People and Families of Hancock

In Hancock, about 47% of adults are married. Hancock is known for its large population of single adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hancock had a median family income of $32,538.

Hancock Housing

About 50% of housing units in Hancock are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Typical rents in Hancock are affordable, at least compared to other towns in the state. Homeowners in the town benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other towns in Maryland.

Commuting

In Hancock, 89% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Hancock strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maryland):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 7%Hancock Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 9%Hancock Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Hancock, MD

Comparing Hancock to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maryland (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population87
Senior Citizens68
Well-Paid Single Women62
Age of the Population46
Well-Paid Single Men42
Children Under 5 Years Old42
Male Share of the Population34
Racial Diversity31

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size33
Portion of People Married24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better32
People Above Poverty32
Median Family Income21
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home77
Public Transportation Use63
Walking and Biking to Work53
Short Commute Times48

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone77
Affordability of Rents710
Affordability of Property Taxes610
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Housing Recently Built33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime68
Low Violent Crime24
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