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Darnestown, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Montgomery County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
6,835 Population 417/sq mi density
$217,679 Median Income $99,655 per capita
$908,400 Home Value $1,002,738 Zillow
$3,501 Median Rent 14.3% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$217,679 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$908,400 home value, $3,501/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
71.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Darnestown, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$217,679
190% above
$99,655 per capita
Home Value
$908,400
222% above
Zillow: $1,002,738
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
201% above
14.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,422/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
71.5%
112% above
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.0%
31% below
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)

Income
290%
Home Value
322%
Rent
301%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
212%
Unemployment
67%
Crime
0%
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.