Moving to Harpers Ferry, WV

About Harpers Ferry

Harpers Ferry is a historic town in Jefferson County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 269 at the 2020 United States census. Situated at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers in the lower Shenandoah Valley, where Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia meet, it is the easternmost town in West Virginia as well as its lowest point above sea level.

Home prices in Harpers Ferry

The median list in Harpers Ferry is $395,000.

Top places in Harpers Ferry

• Harpers Ferry National Historical Park — Lower Town's restored 19th-century streets, museums, and battlefields.
• John Brown's Fort — the 1859 raid's famous firehouse.
• The Point — confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers.
• Appalachian Trail Conservancy HQ — the AT passes directly through town.
• Maryland Heights / Loudoun Heights trails — panoramic hikes above the rivers.

Commuting from Harpers Ferry

• MARC Brunswick Line at Harpers Ferry station — weekday service to Union Station (~80–90 minutes); Amtrak Capitol Limited also stops here.
• US 340 serves the town.
• Approximate drive to downtown DC: 70–90 minutes (approximate).

Schools in Harpers Ferry

Public schools: Jefferson County 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.

Harpers Ferry FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Harpers Ferry, WV?
  The median list in Harpers Ferry is $395,000. Median listing price · Sep 2026
• How is the commute from Harpers Ferry, WV?
  MARC Brunswick Line at Harpers Ferry station — weekday service to Union Station (~80–90 minutes); Amtrak Capitol Limited also stops here.
• Which school district serves Harpers Ferry, WV?
  Harpers Ferry is served by Jefferson County Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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