Willows, The · National Register of Historic Places
Cavetown’s story
211 years in pictures
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1815Cavetown is settled
CavetownMD
2 bordering townsMap →
Willows, The · Photo: Acroterion · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
858
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$325K
Census ACS
Household income
$109K
median
Median age
54.7
years
Jobs based here
270
A commuter town
Is Cavetown a good place to live?
Cavetown’s median age is 54.7 years, above both Maryland’s towns (39.4 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). Cavetown has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Cavetown stand out
Where Cavetown beats most towns.
Small town
858 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
SmithsburgChewsvilleCavetown
Nearby attractions
All 238 attractions →Raven Rock Mountain Complex and 25 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Cavetown. Close and well known come first.
Big draw11 mi LandmarkRaven Rock Mountain Complex
13 mi National BattlefieldAntietam National Battlefield161K visitors a year
5 mi National park siteCatoctin Mountain Park461K visitors a year
23 mi Ancient siteGettysburg Battlefield
23 mi LandmarkGettysburg National Cemetery
20 mi National Military ParkGettysburg National Military Park730K visitors a yearSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Raven Rock Mountain Complex: US Government, Public domain · Antietam National Battlefield: Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Catoctin Mountain Park: Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Gettysburg Battlefield: Veggies, Public domain · Gettysburg National Cemetery: Photo: Henryhartley at en.wikipedia Statue: Randolph Rogers (1825-1892), Public domain · Gettysburg National Military Park: David Dugan, CC BY-SA 3.0
Getting set up
Moving to Cavetown: who provides what
Cavetown is unincorporated, so Washington County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerPotomac Edison15.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Hagerstown water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers97% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesWashington CountyWashington County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Maryland you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereWashington County Board of ElectionsWashington County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2025
ZIP code2178321783 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Mar 11, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Cavetown.
Natural hazards
Cavetown faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Compared with four fifths of U.S. communities, expected storm and flood damage in Cavetown is lower. Of the losses FEMA expects here, 57% come from inland flooding and 13% from hurricanes.
20risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanesDrought
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commute
Most of Cavetown’s workers head elsewhere: there are 0.4 jobs for each of them
Cavetown had 270 jobs in 2023, up 28 from 2013. Only 1% of working residents stay in Cavetown for work; the rest commute out. The average commute for Cavetown comes to 24 minutes, below the Maryland town median (32 minutes) and near the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes). 3.4% of Cavetown residents live below the poverty line.
1%work in town
| Cavetown | Maryland towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 32 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 3.4% | 7% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.9% | 3.1% | 8% |
| Median household income | $109,000 | $113,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Cavetown1%
Hagerstown17%
Frederick8%
Robinwood5%
Fountainhead-Orchard Hills3%
12 mi
median commute distance
270
jobs based in Cavetown
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
In Cavetown, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
A winter brings about 28 inches of snow, with January nights at 23° and July afternoons at 86°.
28″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter25–42°
Spring41–63°
Summer62–84°
Fall44–66°
Oct 19
typical first frost
Apr 25
typical last frost
+1.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Cavetown is
In Cavetown, 39% of adults sleep under 7 hours. CDC measures, 32 in all: Cavetown beats Maryland on 2 and trails on 15. 16% of adults in Cavetown report frequent physical distress; 15% have diabetes.
| Cavetown | Maryland towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 35% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 12% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 12% | 12% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 14% | 16% |
32 measures vs. Maryland
2 better15 too close to call15 worse
| What stands out | Cavetown | MD |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10.9% | 13.5% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.1% | 76.6% |
| More adults with COPD | 10% | 5.9% |
Meritus Medical Center
4.9 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Housing
Homes in Cavetown sell for about $230K
For households in Cavetown, the share who are owner-occupiers is 89%. Its typical rent is $1,058 a month.
$230Kmedian sale price
| Cavetown | Maryland towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 89% | 74% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,058 a month | $1,809 a month | $1,185 a month |
2
homes sold in April
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Cavetown
15pages on Cavetown
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
3 within 15 miles of the center of Cavetown
Hagerstown Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Hagerstown4 mi$4,320 in-state tuitionMount St. Mary's UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Emmitsburg13.1 mi$48,630 tuitionPennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont AltoUniversity or college · Public · Mont Alto, PA14.1 mi$14,408 in-state tuition
About 9 of every 100 Cavetown residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Maryland.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Cavetown for work
Where Cavetown’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
270jobs based in Cavetown
1%of working residents work in town
12 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Questions about Cavetown
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Cavetown, MD a good place to live?
Cavetown has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.