Adamstown, Maryland, is a suburban and farming community that encompasses neighborhoods like Buckeystown and Point of Rocks. The region thrives among rolling farmland, creeks, meadows, forests and historic battlefields. Views of the Catoctin Mountains here are breathtaking.
Adamstown has about 3,200 residents and is further inland from Point of Rocks. Residents here are about 39 years old on average. Real estate in area sells on average for $248,000, which makes it a highly desirable location given the higher average home prices of other Washington suburbs and the general shortage of available land in Frederick County.
Because of the location, prices here are still considerably lower than other areas of Maryland and the Washington metropolitan area. At the same time, available properties are gorgeous, with scenic views of the lush surrounding countryside. Some lots are big enough for horses.
Real estate throughout the region ranges in price from $170,000 to $490,000. Ranch-like homes are mixed with colonial and rambler properties. Most homes have large yards and gardens, and some farm units have barns and sheds. A few large and new, or historic properties sell in the range of $500,000 to $825,000.
Most residents are families with children, although there are some professionals and some college students. Those who make their home here are well educated – more than 45 percent of them have a bachelor's or higher degree – and earn an income significantly higher than the nation average, at about $76,000 annual median household income.
Children in the region attend schools in the award-winning Frederick County Public School system, which boasts high test scores on national standardized tests, and excellent graduation rates. Most pupils from the area go on to pursue a college degree.
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Adamstown, Maryland, is a suburban and farming community that encompasses neighborhoods like Buckeystown and Point of Rocks. The region thrives among rolling farmland, creeks, meadows, forests and historic battlefields. Views of the Catoctin Mountains here are breathtaking.
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