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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.
In Hancock, about 47% of adults are married. Hancock is known for its large population of single adults.
In 2000, Hancock had a median family income of $32,538.
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.
In Hancock, 89% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Hancock to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maryland (State):
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| Female Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Senior Citizens | ![]() | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Women | ![]() | ![]() |
| Age of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Children Under 5 Years Old | ![]() | ![]() |
| Male Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Racial Diversity | ![]() | ![]() |
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| People in Middle Class or Better | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Above Poverty | ![]() | ![]() |
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| College Educated Adults | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | ![]() | ![]() |
| Short Commute Times | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Living Alone | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Rents | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | ![]() | ![]() |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | ![]() | ![]() |
| Housing Recently Built | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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