Maryland · Metropolitan Area
North Chevy Chase is a small town in Maryland with a population of 685. Residents earn $247,500 per year, which is 229% above the national average.
Based on current data, North Chevy Chase receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. North Chevy Chase stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in North Chevy Chase is $247,500, which is significantly higher than the national average — 229% above $75,149. This places North Chevy Chase among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.
The median home value in North Chevy Chase is $1,149,000, making it a premium housing market at 308% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $3,411 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
North Chevy Chase is a highly educated community — 87.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
North Chevy Chase enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 83.4% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 16.6% |
| 24% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $247,500 |
| 229% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $110,693 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,817 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $132,519 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 35,443 |
| County GDP | $117,390M |
| Restaurants | 1,941 |
| Healthcare | 3,931 |
| Retail | 2,357 |
| Manufacturing | 336 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,769 |
| 122% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.68% |
| Commute Time | 33.7 min |
| Work from Home | 46.2% |
| Census Median | $1,149,000 |
| 308% above US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $3,411 |
| 193% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,312 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,648 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,123 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 87.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,769 |
| 122% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.68% |
| Obesity | 22.3% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.4% |
| Heart Disease | 3.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.6% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| COPD | 2.9% |
| Stroke | 1.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 11.9% |
| Depression | 20.0% |
| Mental Distress | 11.9% |
| Physical Distress | 7.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.5% |
| Premature Death | 4,785/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,931 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Annual Average | 56.2°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.3 inches |
| 9% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 288 ft (88 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,708/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0021°N, 77.0741°W |
| County FIPS | 24031 |
Winner: Democrat by 53.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 87.9% |
| 161% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.85 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 5,708/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 22 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,931 |
| Restaurants | 1,941 |
| Retail Stores | 2,357 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Avg Commute | 33.7 min |
| Work from Home | 46.2% |