The Town FilesAdamstown, Maryland
Community in Frederick County · population 2,331 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $601,700
- Household income
- $195,625
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 32 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 52.1
Adamstown is a community of 2,331 people in Frederick County, Maryland. The median home is worth $601,700, above the typical Maryland town ($412,300). It ranks better for retirees than 99% of Maryland towns, more of a college town than 93% of Maryland towns, quieter than 81% of Maryland towns.
How Adamstown ranks
Percentile among Maryland towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Maryland towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Adamstown is worth $601,700, above the typical Maryland town ($412,300). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $195,625, which is more affordable than 87% of Maryland towns. 97.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Adamstown | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $601,700 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | — | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $195,625 | $108,677 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 97.8% | 77.3% |
| Median year built | 2003 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Adamstown
| People | Adamstown | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.1 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.5% | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 14.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 56.4% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 0.9% | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 6.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.4% | — |
| Work from home | 29.5% | 17.4% |
| Average commute | 34.6 min | 31.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.9% | 94.3% |
Weather in Adamstown
July highs average 88.6°F and January lows 26.5°F. About 43.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 32.0 inches of snow (typical Maryland town: 15.9 in). Expect about 36 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 84 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Adamstown since 1950, compared with 18 for the typical Maryland town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on September 18, 2004 about 9.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on February 7, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 37 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on May 15, 2018.
Severe weather in Frederick County since 1996
Frederick County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3634: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4491: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3430: Covid-19 |
| June 25, 2018 | Severe Storm | DR-4374: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 4, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4261: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Frederick County
Frederick County had 108,438 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $69,852 a year. Unemployment was 2% in 2023; in Adamstown itself the ACS puts it at 1.2%.
Public schools in Adamstown
1 public school with 561 students, about 17.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll Manor Elementary | PK-5 | 561 | 17.0 |
Towns near Adamstown
- Buckeystown, MD2.5 mi · 1,072 people · home $542,600
- Point of Rocks, MD3.8 mi · 1,886 people · home $480,500
- Jefferson, MD5.5 mi · 2,697 people · home $533,100
- Ballenger Creek, MD5.8 mi · 24,999 people · home $387,300
- Urbana, MD7.0 mi · 13,304 people · home $640,100
- Braddock Heights, MD7.2 mi · 3,075 people · home $537,700
- Brunswick, MD8.4 mi · 7,762 people · home $374,500
- Bartonsville, MD8.4 mi · 2,753 people · home $621,800
Adamstown questions
Is Adamstown, Maryland a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Adamstown scores better for retirees than 99% of Maryland towns and quieter than 81%. 14.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 52.1).
How much does a house cost in Adamstown?
The median owner-occupied home in Adamstown is valued at $601,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $195,625, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Adamstown?
July highs average 88.6°F and January lows 26.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.5 inches of precipitation a year and 32.0 inches of snow.
Does Adamstown get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Adamstown since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on September 18, 2004. The typical Maryland town has had 18.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)