At a Glance
Median Income
$217,679
$99,655 per capita
Home Value
$908,400
Zillow: $1,002,738
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
14.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,422/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
71.5%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.0%
5.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Darnestown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Darnestown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Darnestown a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Darnestown residents earn a median household income of $217,679 , which is 190% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $99,655. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Darnestown is $908,400 , 222% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,002,738. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 14.3% 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 1985.
Safety & Crime
Darnestown 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
71.5% of adults in Darnestown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(112% above the national average).
94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Darnestown has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population6,835
Median Age46.6 yrs
Density417/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$217,679
Per Capita$99,655
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$117,390M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,817
Housing
A
Home Value$908,400
Rent$3,501
Ownership94.4%
Zillow$1,002,738
Housing Units2,288
Rent Burden14.3%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,422/100K
Health
Obesity22.0%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking5.5%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death4,785/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation337 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+71.5%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+37.4%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 22% / D 75%
Commute39 min
Broadband97.9%
Internet Speed256 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Darnestown was built in 1985.
30.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Washington Dulles International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
3.5% 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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