Hughesville is a very small town located in the state of Maryland. With a population of 2,438 people and two associated neighborhoods, Hughesville is the 187th largest community in Maryland. Much of the housing stock in Hughesville was built relatively recently. The construction of new real estate can often be taken as an indication that the local Hughesville economy is robust, and that jobs or other amenities are attracting an influx of new residents. This seems to be the case in Hughesville, where the median household income is $128,846.00.

Hughesville home prices are not only among the most expensive in Maryland, but Hughesville real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

Also of interest is that Hughesville has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 13.17% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Because of many things, Hughesville is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Hughesville a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Hughesville has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Hughesville’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Hughesville is worth considering.

One downside of living in Hughesville is that it can take a long time to commute to work. In Hughesville, the average commute to work is 41.44 minutes, which is quite a bit higher than the national average. On the other hand, local public transit is widely used in the town, so leaving the car at home and taking transit is often a viable alternative.

Even though Hughesville is a smaller town, it has many people who hop on public transportation – mostly the bus for their daily commute to work. Typically, these people are commuting to good jobs in the surrounding cities.

The overall education level of Hughesville citizens is substantially higher than the typical US community, as 29.85% of adults in Hughesville have at least a bachelor's degree, and the average American community has 21.84%.

The per capita income in Hughesville in 2022 was $70,186, which is wealthy relative to Maryland and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $280,744 for a family of four.

Hughesville is an extremely ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Hughesville home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Hughesville residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Hughesville include German, Irish, Nigerian, Scottish, and English.

The most common language spoken in Hughesville is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Langs. of India.