At a Glance
Median Income
$93,000
$62,033 per capita
Home Value
$633,200
Zillow: $627,264
Median Rent
$2,200/mo
28.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,422/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
60.5%
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.4%
5.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Derwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Derwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Derwood a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Derwood residents earn a median household income of $93,000 , which is 24% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $62,033. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% 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 Derwood is $633,200 , 125% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $627,264. Median rent is $2,200/month, with 28.4% 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
Derwood 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
60.5% of adults in Derwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% above the national average).
88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Derwood 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
Population1,830
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density2,905/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$93,000
Per Capita$62,033
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$117,390M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,817
Housing
C+
Home Value$633,200
Rent$2,200
Ownership56.5%
Zillow$627,264
Housing Units755
Rent Burden28.4%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,422/100K
Health
Obesity22.4%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking5.9%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death4,785/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation437 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+60.5%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+32.1%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 22% / D 75%
Commute37 min
Broadband95.2%
Internet Speed256 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Derwood was built in 1984.
13.9% of residents use public transit to commute.
29.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.9% 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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