Maryland · Metropolitan Area
North Potomac is a small city in Maryland with a population of 23,994. Residents earn $186,438 per year, which is 148% above the national average.
Based on current data, North Potomac 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 Potomac stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in North Potomac is $186,438, which is significantly higher than the national average — 148% above $75,149. This places North Potomac among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
The median home value in North Potomac is $793,200, making it a premium housing market at 181% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,433 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
North Potomac is a highly educated community — 77.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
North Potomac 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 | 50.9% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 49.1% |
| 266% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $186,438 |
| 148% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $74,589 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,817 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $132,519 |
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.9% |
| 69% 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 | 0.98% |
| Commute Time | 32.5 min |
| Work from Home | 36.8% |
| Census Median | $793,200 |
| 181% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $892,285 |
| Median List Price | $837,499 |
| Median List Price | $837,499 |
| $/Sq Ft | $304 |
| Homes Sold | 8 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.8% |
| Price Drops | 17.9% |
| Inventory | 28 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,433 |
| 109% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,998 |
| Studio | $1,312 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,648 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,123 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,769 |
| 122% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.98% |
| Obesity | 20.4% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart Disease | 3.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.9% |
| Asthma | 8.2% |
| COPD | 3.0% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.3% |
| Depression | 16.5% |
| Mental Distress | 11.2% |
| Physical Distress | 8.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.7% |
| 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 | 385 ft (117 m) |
| Area | 6.5 sq mi (16.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,680/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0968°N, 77.2385°W |
| County FIPS | 24031 |
Winner: Democrat by 53.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 77.1% |
| 129% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.85 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,680/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 22 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,931 |
| Restaurants | 1,941 |
| Retail Stores | 2,357 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Avg Commute | 32.5 min |
| Work from Home | 36.8% |