What are the schools like in Hughesville, MD?

School district data for Hughesville is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Hughesville?

The median household income in Hughesville, MD is $128,846 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.3%.

What is the weather like in Hughesville, MD?

Hughesville has an average high temperature of 44.2°F in January and 85.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 15.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Hughesville, MD affordable or expensive?

Hughesville's cost of living index is 109, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hughesville is 9% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $537,600 and the median rent is N/A per month.

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

Crime rate data for Hughesville is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Hughesville, MD a Good Place to Live?

Hughesville is a small town of 2,299 in Maryland, with a median household income of $128,846 and a 1.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

Strengths: Hughesville's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

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

All Hughesville 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

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

Metric	Hughesville, MD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$537,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	96.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$128,846	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Hughesville is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Hughesville, MD	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	29.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hughesville sees average highs of 44.2°F in January and 85.3°F in July, with 48.1 inches of annual precipitation and 15.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hughesville, MD
Average High — January	44.2°F
Average High — July	85.3°F
Annual Precipitation	48.1"
Annual Snowfall	15.1"

Demographics

Metric	Hughesville, MD	National Avg
Population	2,299	—
Median Age	50.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	46.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	62.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	32.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.6%	6.3%
Under 18	16.4%	22.2%
65 and over	22.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bryantown, MD 4 mi Charlotte Hall, MD 5 mi Eagle Harbor, MD 5 mi Golden Beach, MD 5 mi Benedict, MD 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Hughesville

Hughesville, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

20637

Hughesville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hughesville, MD affordable or expensive?

Hughesville's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts Hughesville roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $537,600 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Hughesville, MD?

Crime data for Hughesville is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Hughesville?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Hughesville, MD a good place to live?

Hughesville, MD has a population of 2,299, a median household income of $128,846, and an unemployment rate of 1.3%. 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 Hughesville?

Hughesville averages 44.2°F in January and 85.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.1 inches with about 15.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hughesville?

Hughesville, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 20637.

What is the population of Hughesville?

The population of Hughesville, Maryland is 2,299 with a median age of 50.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hughesville?

Key numbers for living in Hughesville: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $537,600, median household income $128,846. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hughesville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.