At a Glance
Median Income
$118,443
$65,764 per capita
Home Value
$708,400
Zillow: $1,207,899
Median Rent
$2,022/mo
26.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
61.9%
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.2%
8.4% smoking rate
How Idylwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Idylwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Idylwood a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Idylwood residents earn a median household income of $118,443 , which is 58% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $65,764. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,054 business establishments, including 110 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Idylwood is $708,400 , 151% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,207,899. Median rent is $2,022/month, with 26.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
61.9% of adults in Idylwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(84% above the national average).
89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Idylwood has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population17,469
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density6,239/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born38.7%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$118,443
Per Capita$65,764
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty3.6%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,606
Housing
B
Home Value$708,400
Rent$2,022
Ownership54.5%
Zillow$1,207,899
Housing Units7,310
Rent Burden26.4%
Health
Obesity23.2%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking8.4%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death6,199/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain41.8 in/yr
Elevation440 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+61.9%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+35.4%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 18% / D 80%
Commute25 min
Broadband94.2%
Internet Speed296 Mbps
EV Stations40
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Idylwood was built in 1975.
22.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.0% of the population has a disability.
38.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 296 Mbps.
There are 110 restaurants in the area.