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San Mar, Maryland

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Population in 2010: 384.
Population change since 2000: -25.4%
Males: 192  (50.1%)
Females: 192  (49.9%)
Median resident age:

72.4 years
Maryland median age:

39.7 years

Zip codes: 21713.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $81,161 (it was $60,132 in 2000)
San Mar:

$81,161
MD:

$94,991

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $28,252 (it was $18,581 in 2000)

San Mar CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $274,629 (it was $161,800 in 2000)
San Mar:

$274,629
MD:

$398,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $379,972; detached houses: $374,817
March 2022 cost of living index in San Mar: 129.8 (high, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 18.4%
(13.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Black residents)

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  • Races in San Mar, MD (2022)
    • 31388.2%White alone
    • 226.2%Black alone
    • 102.8%Hispanic

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Ancestries: German (49.5%), Irish (21.4%), Northern European (11.4%), European (5.9%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 540 feet

Land area: 1.31 square miles.

Population density: 294 people per square mile   (very low).

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Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
San Mar CDP:

0.8% ($1,355)
Maryland:

1.2% ($1,782)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Frederick, MD (14.9 miles , pop. 52,767).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Washington, DC (55.7 miles , pop. 572,059).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (136.5 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Mapleville, MD (0.9 miles ),
Mount Lena, MD (1.1 miles ),
Beaver Creek, MD (1.5 miles ),
Bagtown, MD (1.7 miles ),
Boonsboro, MD (1.7 miles ),
Breathedsville, MD (2.0 miles ),
Mount Aetna, MD (2.0 miles ),
District 10, Funkstown, MD (2.2 miles )

Latitude: 39.55 N, Longitude: 77.65 W

Distribution of median household income in San Mar, MD in 2022
Distribution of house value in San Mar, MD in 2022

Property values in San Mar, MD

San Mar satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.2%
Maryland:

2.0%
Most common industries in San Mar, MD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Finance & insurance (13.9%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (13.5%)
  • Public administration (11.5%)
  • Construction (8.6%)
  • Book stores & news dealers (8.2%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (6.6%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (6.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (19.3%)
  • Book stores & news dealers (18.3%)
  • Public administration (11.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (11.0%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (11.0%)
  • Machinery (8.3%)
  • Wood products (7.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Finance & insurance (16.3%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (15.6%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (11.9%)
  • Public administration (11.9%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (11.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (9.6%)
  • Gasoline stations (9.6%)
Most common occupations in San Mar, MD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Cashiers (10.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (10.2%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (8.2%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (7.4%)
  • Other protective service workers, including supervisors (6.6%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (6.6%)
  • Carpenters (5.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (18.3%)
  • Carpenters (11.9%)
  • Engineers (11.0%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (11.0%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (11.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cashiers (19.3%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (18.5%)
  • Other protective service workers, including supervisors (11.9%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (11.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (8.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (8.1%)
  • Media and communications workers (7.4%)

Average climate in San Mar, Maryland

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 69.0. This is about average.

City:

69.0
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 33.3. This is about average. Closest monitor was 4.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

33.3
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

San Mar-area historical tornado activity is near Maryland state average. It is 3% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/22/1983, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 23.5 miles away from the San Mar place center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 4/16/1961, a category F3 tornado 35.1 miles away from the place center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

San Mar-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Maryland state average. It is 55% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 114.7 miles away from the city center
On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 197.2 miles away from the city center
On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 100.9 miles away from the city center
On 8/25/2011 at 05:07:52, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 4.2 mi) earthquake occurred 112.4 miles away from the city center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:18, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 125.4 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 232.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Washington County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 5, Floods: 3, Snowstorms: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Snowfall: 1, Storm: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals and medical centers near San Mar:

  • FAHRNEY-KEEDY MEMORIAL HOME (Nursing Home, about 1 miles away; BOONSBORO, MD)
  • REEDERS MEMORIAL HOME (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; BOONSBORO, MD)
  • FMC - ROBINWOOD (Dialysis Facility, about 6 miles away; HAGERSTOWN, MD)
  • MERITUS MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 6 miles away; HAGERSTOWN, MD)
  • MERITUS HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 6 miles away; HAGERSTOWN, MD)
  • RAVENWOOD NURSING CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; HAGERSTOWN, MD)
  • WASHINGTON COUNTY DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 7 miles away; HAGERSTOWN, MD)

Amtrak stations near San Mar:

  • 5 miles: HAGERSTOWN (GREYHOUND STA., 10527 SHARPSTOWN PK.) - Bus Station . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar.
  • 16 miles: FREDERICK (GREYHOUND STA., 27 E. ALL SAINTS ST.) - Bus Station . Services: fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, full-service food facilities, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service, intercity bus service.
  • 17 miles: HARPERS FERRY (POTOMAC ST.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to San Mar:

  • Hagerstown Community College (about 6 miles; Hagerstown, MD; Full-time enrollment: 3,220)
  • Shepherd University (about 12 miles; Shepherdstown, WV; FT enrollment: 3,745)
  • Frederick Community College (about 14 miles; Frederick, MD; FT enrollment: 3,798)
  • Mount St Mary's University (about 19 miles; Emmitsburg, MD; FT enrollment: 2,313)
  • American Public University System (about 22 miles; Charles Town, WV; FT enrollment: 43,829)
  • Gettysburg College (about 30 miles; Gettysburg, PA; FT enrollment: 2,772)
  • McDaniel College (about 35 miles; Westminster, MD; FT enrollment: 2,558)

Private high school in San Mar:

  • SILVER OAK ACADEMY (Students: 43, Location: 999 CROUSE MILL ROAD, Grades: 9-12, Boys only)

Public elementary/middle school in San Mar:

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Notable locations in San Mar: Sanmar Orphanage (A), San Mar Childrens Home (B), Father Keedy Home for the Aged (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in San Mar include: Mount Zion Mennonite Church (A), Union Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Mount Zion Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Washington County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.0 people
Maryland:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

51.2%
Whole state:

67.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

5.4%
Whole state:

6.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.8% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.8% of all households

People in group quarters in San Mar in 2010:

  • 106 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 14 people in group homes for juveniles (non-correctional)
  • 8 people in emergency and transitional shelters (with sleeping facilities) for people experiencing homelessness
  • 3 people in group homes intended for adults

People in group quarters in San Mar in 2000:

  • 111 people in nursing homes
  • 13 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 3 people in homes for the mentally retarded

For population 15 years and over in San Mar:

Marital status in San Mar, MD
  • Never married: 26.5%
  • Now married: 32.9%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 20.1%
  • Divorced: 20.5%

For population 25 years and over in San Mar:

  • High school or higher: 86.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 5.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 34.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.0
Maryland average:

12.7

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for San Mar, MD (based on Washington County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant21,941117
Mainline Protestant21,83779
Catholic9,3508
Other2,24411
Orthodox1632
Black Protestant972
None91,798-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 25
This county:

1.73 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
Washington County:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

0.07 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 15
Washington County:

1.04 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

1.22 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 41
This county:

2.83 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.05 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 93
Washington County:

6.43 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

5.40 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

10.2%
Maryland:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.8%
State:

26.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

12.9%
Maryland:

15.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

47.4%
Maryland:

50.1%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
San Mar:

43.8%
Maryland:

47.6%

Average BMI:
San Mar:

28.5
Maryland:

28.8

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

28.9%
Maryland:

20.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
San Mar:

22.1%
State:

11.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

7.2
Maryland:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

33.6%
State:

34.1%

General health condition:
San Mar:

46.7%
State:

56.5%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

69.4%
Maryland:

80.5%

More about Health and Nutrition of San Mar, MD Residents

Strongest AM radio stations in San Mar:

  • WTRI (1520 AM; daytime; 17 kW; BRUNSWICK, MD; Owner: JMK COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WMET (1150 AM; 50 kW; GAITHERSBURG, MD; Owner: BELTWAY ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WFMD (930 AM; 5 kW; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WXTR (820 AM; 4 kW; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WBAL (1090 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: HEARST RADIO, INC.)
  • WARK (1490 AM; 1 kW; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: MANNING BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WGOP (700 AM; daytime; 25 kW; WALKERSVILLE, MD; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WTEM (980 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WHAG (1410 AM; 1 kW; HALFWAY, MD; Owner: DAME BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WTOP (1500 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WKCW (1420 AM; 50 kW; WARRENTON, VA; Owner: WAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WJEJ (1240 AM; 1 kW; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: HAGERSTOWN BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in San Mar:

  • WARX (106.9 FM; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: MANNING BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WFRE (99.9 FM; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • W219BX (91.7 FM; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: CEDAR RIDGE CHILDREN'S HOME & SCHOOL, INC)
  • WAYZ-FM (104.7 FM; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: HJV LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WETH (89.1 FM; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: GREATER WASHINGTON EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSN.)
  • WWVZ (103.9 FM; BRADDOCK HEIGHTS, MD; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • W219BE (91.7 FM; WAYNESBORO, PA; Owner: MARANATHA BIBLE INSTITUTE, NDBA)
  • WAFY (103.1 FM; MIDDLETOWN, MD; Owner: FREDERICK BROADCASTING LLC)
  • WKMZ (95.9 FM; WILLIAMSPORT, MD; Owner: PRETTYMAN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WCRH (90.5 FM; WILLIAMSPORT, MD; Owner: CEDAR RIDGE CHILDREN'S HOME & SCHOOL, INC)
  • WEEO-FM (103.7 FM; MCCONNELLSBURG, PA; Owner: ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN NETWORK)
  • WLTF (97.5 FM; MARTINSBURG, WV; Owner: PRETTYMAN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WDLD (96.7 FM; HALFWAY, MD; Owner: DAME BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • W228BA (93.5 FM; LEESBURG, VA; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • WQCM (94.3 FM; GREENCASTLE, PA; Owner: DAME BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WSRT (92.1 FM; MERCERSBURG, PA; Owner: M. BELMONT VERSTANDIG, INC.)
  • WINC-FM (92.5 FM; WINCHESTER, VA; Owner: MID ATLANTIC NETWORK, INC.)
  • WTRM (91.3 FM; WINCHESTER, VA; Owner: TIMBER RIDGE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WYCR (98.5 FM; YORK-HANOVER, PA; Owner: RADIO HANOVER, INC.)
  • WIKZ (95.1 FM; CHAMBERSBURG, PA; Owner: DAME BROADCASTING, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around San Mar:

  • W42CK (Channel 42; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING)
  • WHAG-TV (Channel 25; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: QUORUM OF MARYLAND LICENSE, LLC)
  • WWPB (Channel 31; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
  • WFPT (Channel 62; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
  • WMPB (Channel 67; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
  • W52AS (Channel 52; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W51CY (Channel 51; CHAMBERSBURG, PA; Owner: WBDC BROADCASTING, INC.)

San Mar fatal accident list:

Jul 1, 2005 01:16 PM, Sr-166, C0-532, Lat: 39.553620, Lon: -77.646120, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in San Mar, MD
  • 78.8%Electricity
  • 21.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


San Mar compared to Maryland state average:

  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.

San Mar on our top lists:

  • #23 on the list of "Top 100 cities with the largest percentage of females"
  • #67 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating to foreign countries in 2011"
  • #77 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents that exercised in the past month"
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