The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 25427 sells for about $345,000, or $185 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,184 a month.
ZIP 25427 — Hedgesville
The Hedgesville housing market remains stable, driven by steady demand from commuters seeking affordable, low-density living. While inventory remains tight, price growth has moderated compared to the rapid appreciation seen in previous years, reflecting a balanced but cautious market environment.
This ZIP is ideal for families and commuters seeking a rural lifestyle with access to regional employment hubs, offering more space and lower costs than the immediate D.C. suburbs.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 4.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.8% · poverty 7.3% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 25427, Berkeley County WV
Crime rates in Hedgesville are generally lower than the national average, with the area characterized by a rural, low-density environment that experiences minimal violent crime.
Schools serving the area are part of the Berkeley County School District, which provides a standard public education curriculum with ratings generally consistent with regional rural averages.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including seasonal flooding in low-lying areas near the Potomac River and occasional severe wind events; wildfire risk is considered low to moderate.
Economic momentum is driven by its status as a bedroom community for commuters to the Washington D.C. metro area and the Eastern Panhandle's growing logistics and manufacturing sectors.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by Berkeley County, utilizing a statewide assessment formula based on 60% of fair market value; special levies for school bonds and emergency services apply.
Commuters primarily utilize I-81 and WV-9 to reach employment hubs in Martinsburg, Hagerstown, and the Northern Virginia/D.C. corridor.
The area offers significant outdoor access including proximity to Sleepy Creek Wildlife Management Area, the Potomac River for water sports, and local community parks.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and steady demand from commuters seeking more affordable housing options compared to the D.C. metro core.
The local economy is anchored by regional logistics, healthcare services in nearby Martinsburg, and a significant commuter workforce employed in the D.C. metro area.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles with I-81 serving as the primary north-south artery for regional transit.
Development is focused on low-density residential expansion and infrastructure upgrades to support the growing commuter population.
Parcels are subject to Berkeley County school and emergency service levies; no major MUD/PID districts are prevalent.
Property insurance premiums are stable but sensitive to regional weather-related claims; market health is considered standard for the Mid-Atlantic region.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Sky Zone Hagerstown4.419.9 mi
- JayDee's Family Fun Center4.110.6 mi
- Tilt Studio3.518.5 mi
- Summit Point Motorsports Park4.819.6 mi
- Tomahawk MX4.82.4 mi
- Hagerstown Speedway4.416.6 mi
- JayDee's Family Fun Center4.110.6 mi
- Jefferson County Fairgrounds4.415.8 mi
- Berkeley Springs State Park4.711 mi
- Poor House Farm Park4.74.5 mi
- Fort Frederick State Park4.78.3 mi
- Berkeley Plaza Theater 74.17.6 mi
- Black Draft Farm & Distillery4.63.9 mi
- Antietam National Battlefield4.919 mi
- Fort Frederick State Park4.78.3 mi
- Berkeley Springs Castle411 mi
- Martinsburg Roundhouse4.67.7 mi
- Historic Burnside Stone Bridge4.819.5 mi
- Cacapon Resort State Park4.711.8 mi
- Berkeley Springs State Park4.711 mi
- Poor House Farm Park4.74.5 mi
- Fort Frederick State Park4.78.3 mi
- Cacapon State Park4.812.5 mi
- The Woods Golf Courses4.53.4 mi
- Cacapon Golf Club4.111.2 mi
- Orr's Farm Market4.85.7 mi
- Gabe's4.27.5 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.37.1 mi
- Spring Valley Farm Market- Martinsburg4.74.6 mi
- The Commons4.47.1 mi
- Hagerstown Regional Airport (HGR/KHGR)4.423.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large public land area for hunting, fishing, and hiking.
Provides regional access for boating and recreational fishing.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.