Chevy Chase Section Three, MD
At a Glance
Median Income
$250,001
$146,398 per capita
Home Value
$1,583,900
Zillow: $1,216,118
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
14.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
94.4%
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.7%
5.1% smoking rate
How Chevy Chase Section Three Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chevy Chase Section Three's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chevy Chase Section Three a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chevy Chase Section Three residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $146,398. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% 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 Three is $1,583,900 , 462% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,216,118. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 14.5% 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 Section Three hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(180% above the national average).
98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chevy Chase Section Three 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
Population985
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density8,208/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born7.5%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$146,398
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$184,298M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,365
Housing
B
Home Value$1,583,900
Rent$3,501
Ownership96.0%
Zillow$1,216,118
Housing Units316
Rent Burden14.5%
Health
Obesity22.7%
Diabetes6.0%
Smoking5.1%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death9,241/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain48.5 in/yr
Elevation337 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+94.4%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+62.4%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 5% / D 91%
Commute31 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed258 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries26
Did You Know?
Chevy Chase Section Three was founded in 1916.
The median home in Chevy Chase Section Three was built in 1938.
38.1% 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.
3.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 258 Mbps.
There are 2,762 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.