Maryland · Metropolitan Area
Chevy Chase Section Three is a small town in Maryland with a population of 985. Residents earn $250,001 per year, which is 233% above the national average.
Based on current data, Chevy Chase Section Three receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Chevy Chase Section Three stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Chevy Chase Section Three is $250,001, which is significantly higher than the national average — 233% above $75,149. This places Chevy Chase Section Three among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.3%. Only 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Chevy Chase Section Three is $1,583,900, making it a premium housing market at 462% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 6.3x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Chevy Chase Section Three is a highly educated community — 94.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Chevy Chase Section Three enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches, including 5.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 93.4% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.6% |
| 51% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $250,001 |
| 233% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $146,398 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $2,365 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $134,291 |
| Unemployment | 0.3% |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.4% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 52,228 |
| County GDP | $184,298M |
| Restaurants | 2,762 |
| Healthcare | 2,331 |
| Retail | 1,649 |
| Manufacturing | 106 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,712 |
| 92% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.42% |
| Commute Time | 30.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 48.8% |
| Public Transit | 2.3% |
| Work from Home | 38.1% |
| Census Median | $1,583,900 |
| 462% above US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $3,501 |
| 201% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 14.5% |
| Studio | $1,312 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,648 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,123 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 96.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,712 |
| 92% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.42% |
| Obesity | 22.7% |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.0% |
| Heart Disease | 3.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.3% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| COPD | 3.0% |
| Stroke | 1.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 11.5% |
| Depression | 20.5% |
| Mental Distress | 12.0% |
| Physical Distress | 8.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.7% |
| Premature Death | 9,241/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 100.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,331 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 28 |
| Annual Average | 56.2°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.5 inches |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 5.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 337 ft (103 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,208/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9793°N, 77.0742°W |
| County FIPS | 11001 |
Winner: Democrat by 86.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 94.4% |
| 180% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.85 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 8,208/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 100.0% |
| Public Libraries | 26 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,331 |
| Restaurants | 2,762 |
| Retail Stores | 1,649 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 28 |
| Avg Commute | 30.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 48.8% |
| Public Transit | 2.3% |
| Work from Home | 38.1% |