City profile
Halfway, MD
Washington County · Population 10,849
Halfway is a town in Washington County, MD with about 10,849 residents and a typical home value near $253,000. It is 15 miles from Martinsburg, WV, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
31°F
Summer avg
76°F
Sunny days / yr
190
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$253,300
Typical monthly housing
$1,587
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
88
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.00%
- State income tax (top)
- 6.5%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.00%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 69/100
Top hazards: Drought, Hurricane, Winter weather
Nearest major airport
49 mi to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 37% Democratic / 60% Republican
Community
Population
10,849
Black population
2.3%
County
Washington County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: coastal flooding
Highlights
- About 10,849 residents
- Typical home value about $253,000
- 15 miles from Martinsburg, WV
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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