Smithsburg, MD · Houses & Market Data

Smithsburg, Maryland houses and real estate market data.

Houses in Smithsburg, MD (Washington County) — Census median home value $317,600, county listing prices down about 5.3% over the past year. Market data for Smithsburg houses and the broader area.

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Smithsburg, MD is in Washington County, Maryland — this guide covers houses in Smithsburg and the whole local market: 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 houses at a median value of $317,600 (all owner-occupied homes); Washington County's current median listing price runs $359,725, down about 5.3% over the past year.

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Market overview

Smithsburg housing market

Smithsburg is in Washington County, Maryland. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Smithsburg and the surrounding county market.

Median home value (Census ACS)

$317,600

Population (Census ACS)

3,069

Median household income

$86,065

County price trend (2025)

3.28% YoY

Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.

At a glance

Smithsburg market snapshot

Population

3,069

County

Washington County

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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Why Smithsburg

What makes Smithsburg different

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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Places around Smithsburg

County guide: Washington County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Smithsburg.

USAHouses.com also helps visitors looking in nearby Washington County and other Maryland communities. Some locations may not yet have dedicated pages, but many licensed professionals in this region assist surrounding communities.

Nearby communities include Cavetown, Greensburg, Pondsville, Edgemont, Chewsville, Jugtown, Leitersburg, Ringgold, Mount Aetna, Robinwood, Fort Ritchie, Bagtown, Highfield-Cascade, Paramount-Long Meadow, Beaver Creek, Reid.

More Maryland cities with market guides: Columbia, Germantown, Waldorf, Silver Spring, Frederick, Ellicott City, Glen Burnie, Gaithersburg.

Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Sabillasville (~7.2 mi), Thurmont (~9.5 mi), Myersville (~10.0 mi), Graceham (~10.6 mi), Lewistown (~11.6 mi), Emmitsburg (~14.2 mi), Middletown (~14.9 mi), Woodsboro (~16.6 mi), Walkersville (~17.0 mi), Braddock Heights (~17.6 mi), Frederick (~17.6 mi), Burkittsville (~18.2 mi), Jefferson (~20.1 mi), Libertytown (~20.7 mi), Ballenger Creek (~20.7 mi), Spring Ridge (~21.5 mi).

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Census & home facts

Smithsburg data from published sources

Population (ACS 2023)

3,069

Median home value (ACS 2023)

$317,600

Median household income (ACS 2023)

$86,065

Median gross rent (ACS 2023)

$899

County FHFA annual change (2025)

3.28%

County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)

$359,725

Census place type

town

County

Washington County

Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)

1.17 sq mi

Census GEOID

2472900

Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.

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Common questions

Smithsburg FAQ

What are houses worth in Smithsburg, MD?

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Smithsburg at $317,600. Washington County's current median listing price runs $359,725, down about 5.3% over the past year.

How much do houses cost in Smithsburg, MD?

For owner-occupied houses in Smithsburg, Census ACS data shows a median value of $317,600. Active listing prices in Washington County may differ — see the market snapshot above.

What types of houses are in Smithsburg, MD?

Smithsburg houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Washington County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.

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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