Relocate: Maryland

LOCATED AT THE STRATEGIC INTERSECTION OF I-81, WASHINGTON COUNTY Hagerstown-Washington County Economic Development Commission 100 West Washington Street, Room 103 Hagerstown, MD 21740 240-313-2280 www.hagerstownedc.org Vince Lupo POPULATION 2005 Estimate: 140,950 2010 Projection: 150,950 TRANSPORTATION HOUSING Highways: I-81, I-70, I-68, U.S. 40 and U.S. 11. Median Selling Price: All owner-occupied properties (2007): $239,450 All multiple-listed properties (2006): $231,982 CLIMATE Yearly Precipitation (inches): 39.5 Yearly Snowfall (inches): 25.3 Summer Temperature (degrees F): 73.0 Winter Temperature (degrees F): 32.2 Duration of Freeze-Free Period: 187 days RECREATION AND CULTURE www.marylandmemories.org/www.MarylandLife.com PERSONAL INCOME Per-Capita Personal Income (2005): $31,015 LABOR AVAILABILITY (by place of residence, 2006) Civilian Labor Force: Total civilian labor force: 70,138 Employment: 67,044 Unemployment: 3,094 Unemployment rate: 4.4% Employment in selected occupations: Management, professional and related: 20,953 (28.8%) Service: 10,997 (15.1%) Sales and office: 20,750 (28.6%) Residents commuting outside the county to work: 24,625 (33.9%) Production, transportation and material moving: 11,533 (15.9%) TOP FIVE EMPLOYERS Employer Washington County Health System CitiCredit First Data Merchant Services Volvo Powertrain North America Staples Product/Service Medical services card processing Credit card processing Diesel engines and transmissions Office supplies retail, distribution Employment 2,738 2,244 2,165 1,698 790 EDUCATION Educational Attainment- age 25 and over (2006) High School Graduate or Higher: 82.2% Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 18.5% Public Schools: www.wcboe.k12.md.us Number: 26 Elem., 8 Middle/Combined, 7 High Enrollment: 21,594 (Sept. 2006) Cost per Pupil: $9,127 (2005-2006) Private Schools Number: 34 Enrollment: 3,757 (Sept. 2006) Students per Teacher: 14.8 (Oct. 2006) High School Career/Tech Enrollment: 3,670 (2007) High School Graduates: 1,423 (June 2006) Higher Education (2006) Name 2-Year Institution Hagerstown Community College Hagerstown Business College Enrollment 3,595 1,060 Degrees 314 261 a major north-south highway route, and I-70, which conveniently connects the area to Washington, DC, Baltimore, and points west, Washington County has always been a transportation hub. Coupled with ample job opportunities, a world-class educational system, and a revitalized downtown in Hagerstown, Washington County is a crossroads of commerce and opportunity. Our productive, dedicated, and well-rounded workforce of 400,000 has made the county a choice destination for manufacturing, financial service, and distribution companies. Over 14 percent of our workforce is involved in manufacturing activities, twice the average for the state of Maryland. Government, business, and community organizations partner together to help diversify the economy. As a result, higher-paying jobs are being created in aero-defense, engineering, and advanced-technology sectors. Recent company expansions and relocations provide examples of the strong economic growth in the county. Volvo Powertrain North America announced that Hagerstown would be its North American headquarters and just completed a $160-million investment in its facility. Cinetic Landis Corp., a global manufacturer of precision grinding systems, is constructing a new 110,000-squarefoot, state-of-the-art manufacturing center. Liberty Property Trust, which owns and manages office and industrial space, is constructing a 1.8-million-square-foot Class-A distribution complex strategically located along the I-81 corridor. Investment in the local education system is paying large dividends. According to U.S. News & World Report, 23 percent of Maryland’s “Best High Schools” are in Washington County. Hagerstown Community College (HCC), the fastest-growing community college in the state, is involved in training the workforce of the future. HCC started a new biotechnology program and constructed 4,000 square feet of biotech wet-lab space in its Technology Innovation Center (TIC). The TIC, one of the largest business incubators in the state, provides business-development assistance and laboratory, flex space, and offices for technology start-ups, manufacturers, and biotechnology firms. A revitalized Arts & Entertainment District in downtown Hagerstown complements shopping, historical sites, and museums in Washington County. Residents and visitors are discovering a wonderful collection of beautifully renovated retail shops, restaurants, and condominiums, all within walking distance of cultural attractions such as the historic Maryland Theatre and the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts. With over 43 parks, including the Antietam National Battlefield, C&O Canal, and Appalachian Trail, the opportunities for hiking, biking, and leisure activities are unlimited in Washington County. 44 RELOCATE MARYLAND 2008 http://www.hagerstownedc.org http://www.marylandmemories.org http://www.MarylandLife.com http://www.wcboe.k12.md.us

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Relocate: Maryland Contents Maryland Map Welcome! Real Estate: Its Contribution to the MD Economy Why Use a REALTOR® What does BRAC Mean to Maryland? Allegany Anne Arundel/Annapolis Resources Baltimore County Baltimore City Calvert Caroline Carroll Cecil Charles Dorchester Frederick Garrett Harford Howard Kent Montgomery Prince George’s Queen Anne’s Somerset St. Mary’s Talbot Washington Wicomico Worcester/Ocean City

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