Chevy Chase, MD

Chevy Chase, MD

At a Glance

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)

Is Chevy Chase a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Chevy Chase residents earn a median household income of $213,764 , which is 184% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $127,502. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% 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 $1,193,000 , 323% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,216,118. Median rent is $3,264/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.

Safety & Crime

Chevy Chase 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

84.8% of adults in Chevy Chase hold a bachelor's degree or higher (152% above the national average). 97.5% 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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

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