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Chevy Chase Section Five, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · District of Columbia County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
767 Population 6,973/sq mi density
$250,001 Median Income $155,573 per capita
$1,631,900 Home Value $1,216,118 Zillow
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
5.0 / 5.0
$250,001 median income, 0.3% unemployment
C+
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$1,631,900 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
97.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Chevy Chase Section Five, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$250,001
233% above
$155,573 per capita
Home Value
$1,631,900
479% above
Zillow: $1,216,118
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,422/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
97.0%
188% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.3%
92% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.6%
30% below
5.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Chevy Chase Section Five Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Chevy Chase Section Five's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
333%
Home Value
579%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
288%
Unemployment
8%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chevy Chase Section Five 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

Chevy Chase Section Five residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $155,573. The unemployment rate stands at 0.3% (92% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Section Five is $1,631,900 , 479% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,216,118. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Chevy Chase Section Five 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

97.0% of adults in Chevy Chase Section Five hold a bachelor's degree or higher (188% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Chevy Chase Section Five 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.

Data Overview

People

Population767
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density6,973/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$155,573
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$184,298M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,365

Housing

C+
Home Value$1,631,900
Rent
Ownership98.0%
Zillow$1,216,118
Housing Units258
Rent Burden28.5%

Crime

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

Health

Obesity22.6%
Diabetes6.0%
Smoking5.2%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death9,241/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain48.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation303 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+97.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+61.8%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 5% / D 91%
Commute23 min
Broadband96.3%
Internet Speed258 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries26

Did You Know?

Chevy Chase Section Five was founded in 1922.
The median home in Chevy Chase Section Five was built in 1938.
34.9% 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.
5.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.