Moving to Hampstead, MD

About Hampstead

Hampstead is a town in Carroll County in the US state of Maryland. As of the 2020 census, Hampstead had a population of 6,241. Maryland Route 30 is the most prominent highway serving the town.

Home prices in Hampstead

The median list in Hampstead is $385,499.

Commuting from Hampstead

• No passenger rail service in the county; MTA commuter bus routes link Westminster and Eldersburg areas to Baltimore.
• Highways: I-70, MD-140, MD-32, MD-26.
• Approximate drive to downtown Baltimore: ~35–55 minutes; to downtown Washington, D.C.: ~60–80 minutes (longer at peak).
• The Owings Mills station of the Baltimore Metro SubwayLink in nearby Owings Mills , Baltimore County , is a 20-minute drive by car from Hampstead and provides subway access to downtown Baltimore .
• Maryland Route 30 is the most prominent highway serving the town.
• Formerly passing directly through the center of town, MD 30 now follows a bypass on the west side of Hampstead, with the original alignment now designated Maryland Route 30 Business .

Schools in Hampstead

Public schools: Carroll County Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.

Hampstead FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Hampstead, MD?
  The median list in Hampstead is $385,499. Median listing price · Sep 2026
• How is the commute from Hampstead, MD?
  No passenger rail service in the county; MTA commuter bus routes link Westminster and Eldersburg areas to Baltimore.
• Which school district serves Hampstead, MD?
  Hampstead is served by Carroll County Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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