Washington County, Maryland
Hancock Real Estate and Local Guide
A small town in western Washington County at the narrow neck of Maryland, long a crossroads on the Potomac River, the C&O Canal, and the National Road. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Hancock best.
About the area
Living in Hancock, MD
Sits at the narrowest point of Maryland, where only about 1.8 miles separate the Pennsylvania and West Virginia state lines.
The housing market
Homes in Hancock
- About 54.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.
- About 63.5% of housing units are single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $175,000.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Hancock home
Western Maryland Rail Trail
Paved rail-trail running through town and linking toward Fort Frederick State Park
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Historic canal and towpath skirting the southern edge of town, with locks still visible
Widmeyer Park
Town park on Tonoloway Creek with pavilions, playgrounds, ball fields, tennis and basketball courts, and a public pool
Little Tonoloway Recreation Area
C&O Canal day-use area on the Potomac with a boat ramp and picnic grounds near towpath Mile 124
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.