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Chevy Chase Section Three, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · District of Columbia County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
985 Population 8,208/sq mi density
$250,001 Median Income $146,398 per capita
$1,583,900 Home Value $1,216,118 Zillow
$3,501 Median Rent 14.5% income on rent
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
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$1,583,900 home value, $3,501/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
94.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Chevy Chase Section Three, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$250,001
233% above
$146,398 per capita
Home Value
$1,583,900
462% above
Zillow: $1,216,118
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
201% above
14.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,422/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
94.4%
180% above
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.3%
92% below
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.7%
29% below
5.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
333%
Home Value
562%
Rent
301%
Poverty
11%
Bachelor's
280%
Unemployment
8%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chevy Chase Section Three 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 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 0.3% (92% 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.

Safety & Crime

Chevy Chase Section Three 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

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. 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

Population985
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density8,208/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$146,398
Unemployment0.3%
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%

Crime

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

Health

Obesity22.7%
Diabetes6.0%
Smoking5.1%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death9,241/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain48.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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.
4.3% 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.