The Town FilesEmmitsburg, Maryland
Town in Frederick County · population 2,770 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $324,300
- Household income
- $81,250
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 28 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 35.7
Emmitsburg is a town of 2,770 people in Frederick County, Maryland. The median home is worth $324,300, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). It ranks more of a college town than 98% of Maryland towns, better for young professionals than 86% of Maryland towns, easier by car than 81% of Maryland towns.
How Emmitsburg 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 Emmitsburg is worth $324,300, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). Homes cost about 4.0 times the median household income of $81,250, which is more affordable than 41% of Maryland towns. Median rent is $635 a month. 72.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Emmitsburg | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $324,300 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $635 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $81,250 | $108,677 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.0× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 72.3% | 77.3% |
| Median year built | 1986 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Emmitsburg
| People | Emmitsburg | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.7 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.4% | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 21.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.5% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.6% | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 5.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.3% | — |
| Work from home | 12.5% | 17.4% |
| Average commute | 36.9 min | 31.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.3% | 94.3% |
Weather in Emmitsburg
July highs average 85.4°F and January lows 22.3°F. About 46.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 27.5 inches of snow (typical Maryland town: 15.9 in). Expect about 18 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 114 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Emmitsburg since 1950, compared with 18 for the typical Maryland town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 22, 1983 about 3.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 30, 2005.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 14 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on May 10, 2000.
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 Emmitsburg itself the ACS puts it at 0.9%.
Public schools in Emmitsburg
1 public school with 203 students, about 11.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmitsburg Elementary | PK-5 | 203 | 11.9 |
Towns near Emmitsburg
- Carroll Valley, PA4.7 mi · 3,940 people · home $300,500
- Thurmont, MD7.5 mi · 6,213 people · home $364,700
- Cumberland, PA7.8 mi · 7,033 people · home $293,200
- Mount Joy, PA8.6 mi · 3,789 people · home $345,000
- Taneytown, MD8.7 mi · 7,234 people · home $338,400
- Gettysburg, PA9.8 mi · 7,106 people · home $241,500
- Germany, PA11.5 mi · 2,844 people · home $338,600
- Wayne Heights, PA12.1 mi · 2,606 people · home $250,100
Emmitsburg questions
Is Emmitsburg, Maryland a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Emmitsburg scores better for retirees than 69% of Maryland towns and quieter than 48%. 22.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.7).
How much does a house cost in Emmitsburg?
The median owner-occupied home in Emmitsburg is valued at $324,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $81,250, so homes cost about 4.0 times income. Median rent is $635 a month.
What is the weather like in Emmitsburg?
July highs average 85.4°F and January lows 22.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.6 inches of precipitation a year and 27.5 inches of snow.
Does Emmitsburg get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Emmitsburg since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 22, 1983. 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)