At a Glance
Median Income
$250,001
$178,837 per capita
Home Value
$1,678,700
Zillow: $1,209,552
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
18.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
94.4%
99.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.7%
4.5% smoking rate
How Chevy Chase Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chevy Chase's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chevy Chase a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chevy Chase residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $178,837. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 52,228 business establishments, including 2,762 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chevy Chase is $1,678,700 , 495% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,209,552. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 18.3% 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 1938.
Education
94.4% of adults in Chevy Chase hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(180% above the national average).
99.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chevy Chase has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,884
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density20,179/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born10.7%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$178,837
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$184,298M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,365
Housing
C+
Home Value$1,678,700
Rent$3,501
Ownership94.4%
Zillow$1,209,552
Housing Units1,004
Rent Burden18.3%
Health
Obesity21.7%
Diabetes6.4%
Smoking4.5%
Heart Disease3.6%
Premature Death9,241/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain48.5 in/yr
Elevation337 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+94.4%
High School+99.7%
Graduate+69.8%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 5% / D 91%
Commute30 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed258 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries26
Did You Know?
Chevy Chase was founded in 1918.
The median home in Chevy Chase was built in 1938.
40.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.517 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.2% of the population has a disability.
10.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 258 Mbps.
There are 2,762 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.