At a Glance
Median Income
$153,994
$63,597 per capita
Home Value
$496,500
Zillow: $550,317
Median Rent
$1,665/mo
29.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
45/100K
472/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
50.4%
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.2%
8.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Damascus Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Damascus's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Damascus a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Damascus residents earn a median household income of $153,994 , which is 105% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $63,597. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 35,443 business establishments, including 1,941 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Damascus is $496,500 , 76% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $550,317. Median rent is $1,665/month, with 29.7% 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 1984.
Safety & Crime
Damascus reports 45 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 472/100K.
Education
50.4% of adults in Damascus hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% above the national average).
92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Damascus has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population16,864
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density1,184/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$153,994
Per Capita$63,597
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$117,390M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,817
Housing
A+
Home Value$496,500
Rent$1,665
Ownership91.6%
Zillow$550,317
Housing Units5,922
Rent Burden29.7%
Crime
F
Violent45/100K
Property472/100K
Health
Obesity26.2%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking8.0%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death4,785/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation734 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.4%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+23.9%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 22% / D 75%
Commute38 min
Broadband95.5%
Internet Speed256 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Damascus was built in 1984.
24.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 256 Mbps.
There are 1,941 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.
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