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Smithsburg, Maryland real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Smithsburg, MD (Washington County) — Census median home value $317,600, county listing prices down about 5.3% over the past year.
Smithsburg, MD is in Washington County, Maryland — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 3,069, with a median household income of $86,065. Census data puts Smithsburg's median home value at $317,600 (all owner-occupied homes); Washington County's current median listing price runs $359,725, down about 5.3% over the past year.
At a glance
Smithsburg market snapshot
Population
3,069
Median Household Income
$86,065
Median Home Value (city)
$317,600
Median Listing Price (Washington County)
$359,725
Median Gross Rent
$899/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-5.3%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Smithsburg's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $317,600. Separately, Washington County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $359,725. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Washington County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.28% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Smithsburg has an estimated population of 3,069 and a median household income of $86,065, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Smithsburg's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.7x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 13% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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What are home values like in Smithsburg, MD?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Smithsburg's median home value at $317,600. Washington County's current median listing price runs $359,725, down about 5.3% over the past year.
What is the population of Smithsburg, MD?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Smithsburg's population at approximately 3,069.
What's the median rent in Smithsburg, MD?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Smithsburg at approximately $899 per month.
What is the median household income in Smithsburg, MD?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Smithsburg at approximately $86,065.
Is the Smithsburg housing market growing?
Washington County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.28% annual change in 2025.
Is Smithsburg, MD affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Smithsburg's median home value at about 3.7 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 13% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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