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The Halfway point of Hagerstown
It is often said that in real estate, location is everything. In Halfway, this maxim is proven to be true right down to the neighborhood’s name, earned due to its favorable situation between Hagerstown and Williamsport. Thanks to this, residents are afforded ample opportunity to experience what each town has to offer from a convenient outlying perch. Locals are never far from shopping destinations, outdoor recreation facilities or the winding banks of the Potomac River. “Halfway is fairly central. There’s not a lot of farmland, and it has good access to the highways,” says Solomon Zaldivar, Realtor at Corner House Realty, who has been selling in Maryland for 10 years. “It’s more of the suburban environment. Houses do come up for sale but it’s kind of a slow turnover because people tend to get these houses and stick with them.” Easy access to Maryland’s natural landscape and a boom of recent economic development have caught the attention of new inhabitants from surrounding counties. Pride of ownership and a quality school district help to make this mid-century cul-de-sac community a place they want to stay.
Traditional homes lined up along Virginia Avenue in Halfway.
Williamsport High School earns a "B" rating from NIche.
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Hagerstown has strong blue collar roots and a history linked to Americas railroads.
Highway convergence in Hub City
One of Halfway’s biggest draws is its access to two of Maryland’s most-traveled highways. Interstates 70 and 81 converge at the neighborhood’s southwestern edge, making commutes to West Virginia, Pennsylvania or the rest of Maryland simple. Frederick is a quick 27-mile drive southeast along I-70, and Washington, D.C. is 40 miles farther. “Hagerstown is sometimes called Hub City because of where it is, and you see that more and more because people are willing to add a bit to their commute to get what they want in a home,” Zaldivar says. “It’s also because a lot of workplaces are still at least hybrid, so if you’re only going into the office two or three days a week, adding an extra 30 to 40 minutes of commute is not that unreasonable.” Hagerstown Regional Airport is 6 miles north of the neighborhood on I-81, offering direct flights to vacation destinations such as Orlando, Florida, and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
From Valley Mall to downtown Hagerstown
The Valley Mall is the central shopping destination of Halfway, where locals will find their nearest Target, a Grocery Outlet for bargain pantry staples and a Sam’s Club. On hot days, folks meet up here to walk the mile loop and browse the selection at the 102 retailers before grabbing a midmorning soul food meal at Chris Cross Cafe. “Most of the restaurants in Halfway specifically are concentrated around the Valley Mall,” Zaldivar says. “Black Rock is an awesome steakhouse. It’s a chain, but this is the only one in Maryland. The storefronts have fluctuated a bit recently, but they also aren’t the only options since it’s a quick 3-mile drive to get to Central Hagerstown.” In Central, residents can enjoy authentic German cooking at Schamnkerl Stube or indulge in modern pub food at Broad Axe before stopping into Krumpe’s Do-Nuts, a legendary local establishment where the pastries have been handmade every evening from 7 to 11 p.m. since 1934.
Halfway is minutes away from downtown Hagerstown.
The Valley Mall offers extensive shopping and dining options to Halfway residents.
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The incomparable Marty Snook Park
On the southern edge of Halfway stands Marty Snook Memorial Park, an extensive outdoor recreation area that offers plenty of amenities. Residents meet up with family for cookouts around the grills, play tennis and pickleball on the outdoor courts, cheer on Little League players at the baseball complex or spend summer afternoons by the pool. The park also features an outdoor fitness area that is free for public use, a storybook playground filled with carvings of mythical creatures and the Central Bark Dog Park, where four-legged friends can stretch their legs. For a more naturalistic experience, locals can head 2 miles up the road to Hagerstown City Park to traverse the paved walking paths, feed the ducks around Lower Lake and peruse the permanent collection at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts. Four miles to the west is Williamsport and the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Towpath, a partially paved hiking trail that spans nearly 185 scenic miles between its namesake canal and the Potomac River.
Cool off at the community pool in Marty Snook Memorial Park.
A family walks together on the trail around the lake in Hagerstown City Park.
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Home between Hagerstown and Williamsport
While Hagerstown is known for its late-19th century historical significance, prospective owners in this neighborhood will notice more distinct midcentury sensibilities. “Most of the stock around here are ranch-styles, Cape Cods and cottages because it’s a fairly old neighborhood. It’s also a fairly small community, so homes don’t pop up that often,” Zaldivar says. “They mostly have small front yards, small backyards and a driveway if you’re lucky. If the homes have large lots, they rarely show up on the market.” Along Virginia Avenue, the main road into town, buyers looking for detached single-family homes will also find American Foursquares built in the 1930s. The occasional duplex can also be spotted, set back from the road by concrete sidewalks that lead to shared front porches. Prices for single-family units range from around $210,000 to over $400,000 depending on the number of bedrooms and lot size, while duplexes range in price from around $240,000 to about $300,000. Recent residential development has been limited, so houses tend to leave the market quickly. “A lot of what is happening around here is commercial development, so people that like the convenience of being just across the street from restaurants and whatever else,” Zaldivar says.
The Cape Cod style home is popular in Halfway.
A beautiful Cape Cod style home sits on a busy street in Halfway.
Halfway is a suburb of Hagerstown, Maryland.
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Hitting the books in Halfway
Halfway is zoned for Washington County Public Schools such as Lincolnshire Elementary, which Niche rates a B-minus. Lincolnshire hosts community events for students and their families throughout the summer, including reptile shows and musical performances. Children may then proceed to Springfield Middle, which earns a B and is Niche’s No. 2 Best Public Middle School in Washington County. Williamsport High, rated B-minus, has served the community since 1970 and offers an Academy of Finance program for students interested in pursuing careers in the financial service industry.
Springfield Middle School earns a "B" rating from Niche.
Williamsport High School earns a "B" rating from NIche.
Lincolnshire Elementary School earns a B- rating from Niche.
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The many attractions of downtown Hagerstown
Halfway is a short 2.5-mile trip down Virginia Avenue from the newest addition to Hagerstown’s skyline, Meritus Park. At this brand-new stadium, neighbors meet up to cheer on local baseball team, the Flying Boxcars, and catch up with one another over microbrew beers. Just down the road is Hub City Vinyl, Maryland’s largest brick-and-mortar record store, which hosts live music year-round in its historic venue. Parents with young children will enjoy Discovery Station, a hands-on science museum for kids open on weekends. Closer to home, Regal Theaters at Valley Mall is a comfortable place to catch the latest summer blockbusters, and Turner’s Skate Palace remains a popular weekend destination.
Halfway is minutes away from downtown Hagerstown.
Music lovers will be amazed at the huge inventory at Hub City Vinyl.
The Maryland Theater hosts all kinds of exciting events for Hagerstown residents to engage in.
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Parks in this Area
Hagerstown City Park
Marty Snook County Park
Lakeside Park
C&O Canal National Historical Park
Boating
Parking Lot
Visitor Center
Doubs Woods Park
Central Bark
Marty Snook Memorial Park
Transit
Airport
Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field
13 min drive
Bus
Halfway & Virginia Northbound
Bus
Kmart
Bus
Halfway & Virginia Southbound
Bus
Valley Mall Food Court
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Halfway
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Halfway, Hagerstown sell after 23 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Halfway, Hagerstown over the last 12 months is $308,621, up 1% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
12,081
Median Age
42
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$67,295
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$81,241
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
86.3%
College Graduates
23%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
10.2%
% Population in Labor Force
68.5%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
1''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
34/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
50/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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