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Moving to Thurmont, MD
$374,950Median list
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About Thurmont
Thurmont is a town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States. The population was 6,935 at the 2020 census. The town is located in the northern part of Frederick County (north of Frederick, the county seat), approximately ten miles from the Pennsylvania border, along U.S.
Home prices in Thurmont
The median list in Thurmont is $374,950.
Top places in Thurmont
- Main Street / Thurmont Historic District — northern Frederick County town center.
- Cunningham Falls State Park — Maryland's largest cascading waterfall, minutes west.
- Catoctin Mountain Park — National Park Service mountain park adjacent to town.
- Catoctin Wildlife Preserve — zoo and wildlife park just south.
Commuting from Thurmont
- No rail service. Nearest MARC: Frederick (~20 minutes).
- US 15 serves the town.
- Approximate drive to downtown DC: 75–90 minutes (approximate).
Schools in Thurmont
Public schools: Frederick 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.
Thurmont FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Thurmont, MD?
The median list in Thurmont is $374,950. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Thurmont, MD?
No rail service. Nearest MARC: Frederick (~20 minutes). - Which school district serves Thurmont, MD?
Thurmont is served by Frederick County Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.