What are the schools like in Emmitsburg, MD?

Emmitsburg is served primarily by Frederick County Public Schools. The district operates 41 elementary schools, 13 middle schools, and 13 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.7:1.

What is the median household income in Emmitsburg?

The median household income in Emmitsburg, MD is $74,563 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.0%.

What is the weather like in Emmitsburg, MD?

Emmitsburg has an average high temperature of 40.0°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 27.5 inches.

Emmitsburg, MD Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Emmitsburg, MD affordable or expensive?

Emmitsburg's cost of living index is 109, where 100 represents the national average. This means Emmitsburg is 9% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $285,200 and the median rent is $857 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Emmitsburg, MD?

Emmitsburg has a violent crime rate of 144.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 601.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Emmitsburg, MD a Good Place to Live?

Emmitsburg is a small town of 2,818 in Maryland, with a median household income of $74,563 and a 4.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

Strengths: Emmitsburg stands out for solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Emmitsburg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Emmitsburg city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 108.6

Emmitsburg's overall cost of living index is 108.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Emmitsburg costs roughly 9% more than the average American city.

Metric	Emmitsburg, MD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$285,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$857	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$74,563	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Emmitsburg's violent crime rate is 144.9 per 100,000 residents — 62% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

144.9 /100k

Property Crime

601.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Emmitsburg is served primarily by Frederick County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Emmitsburg, MD	National Avg
School District	Frederick County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	41	—
Middle Schools	13	—
High Schools	13	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	22.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Emmitsburg sees average highs of 40.0°F in January and 85.4°F in July, with 46.6 inches of annual precipitation and 27.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Emmitsburg, MD
Average High — January	40.0°F
Average High — July	85.4°F
Annual Precipitation	46.6"
Annual Snowfall	27.5"

Demographics

Metric	Emmitsburg, MD	National Avg
Population	2,818	—
Median Age	39.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	7.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.4%	6.3%
Under 18	17.2%	22.2%
65 and over	22.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Carroll Valley, PA 5 mi Fairfield, PA 6 mi Graceham, MD 7 mi Sabillasville, MD 7 mi Thurmont, MD 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Emmitsburg

Emmitsburg, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

21727

Emmitsburg vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emmitsburg, MD affordable or expensive?

Emmitsburg's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts Emmitsburg roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $285,200 and median rent is $857/month.

What is the crime rate in Emmitsburg, MD?

Emmitsburg's violent crime rate is 144.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 601.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Emmitsburg?

Public schools in Emmitsburg are operated by Frederick County Public Schools. The district has 41 elementary, 13 middle, and 13 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1. 22.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Emmitsburg, MD a good place to live?

Emmitsburg, MD has a population of 2,818, a median household income of $74,563, and an unemployment rate of 4.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Emmitsburg?

Emmitsburg averages 40.0°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.6 inches with about 27.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Emmitsburg?

Emmitsburg, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 21727.

What is the population of Emmitsburg?

The population of Emmitsburg, Maryland is 2,818 with a median age of 39.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Emmitsburg?

Key numbers for living in Emmitsburg: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $285,200, median household income $74,563, crime index 34 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Emmitsburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.