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Aspen Hill, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Montgomery County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
53,752 Population 5,652/sq mi density
$109,026 Median Income $46,058 per capita
$538,000 Home Value $656,415 Zillow
$1,925 Median Rent 35.6% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$109,026 median income, 4.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$538,000 home value, $1,925/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
44.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Aspen Hill, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$109,026
45% above
$46,058 per capita
Home Value
$538,000
91% above
Zillow: $656,415
Median Rent
$1,925/mo
66% above
35.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,422/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
44.0%
31% above
84.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
33% above
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.9%
10% below
9.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Aspen Hill Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Aspen Hill's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
145%
Home Value
191%
Rent
166%
Poverty
46%
Bachelor's
131%
Unemployment
133%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Aspen Hill a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Aspen Hill residents earn a median household income of $109,026 , which is 45% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,058. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 35,443 business establishments, including 1,941 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Aspen Hill is $538,000 , 91% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $656,415. Median rent is $1,925/month, with 35.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Safety & Crime

Aspen Hill reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,422/100K.

Education

44.0% of adults in Aspen Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% above the national average). 84.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Aspen Hill has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population53,752
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density5,652/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$109,026
Per Capita$46,058
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$117,390M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,817

Housing

B+
Home Value$538,000
Rent$1,925
Ownership64.4%
Zillow$656,415
Housing Units17,911
Rent Burden35.6%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,422/100K

Health

Obesity28.9%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking9.2%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death4,785/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation456 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+44.0%
High School+84.9%
Graduate+20.7%
School Score6.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 22% / D 75%
Commute34 min
Broadband93.7%
Internet Speed256 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries22

Did You Know?

The median home in Aspen Hill was built in 1970.
10.2% of residents use public transit to commute.
20.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 256 Mbps.
There are 1,941 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.