At a Glance
Median Income
$186,438
$74,589 per capita
Home Value
$793,200
Zillow: $882,572
Median Rent
$2,433/mo
29.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
77.1%
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
20.4%
5.5% smoking rate
How North Potomac Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows North Potomac's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is North Potomac a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
North Potomac residents earn a median household income of $186,438 , which is 148% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $74,589. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% 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 North Potomac is $793,200 , 181% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $882,572. Median rent is $2,433/month, with 29.4% 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 1987.
Education
77.1% of adults in North Potomac hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(129% above the national average).
96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
North Potomac has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population23,994
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density3,680/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born39.2%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$186,438
Per Capita$74,589
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$117,390M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,817
Housing
A
Home Value$793,200
Rent$2,433
Ownership83.3%
Zillow$882,572
Housing Units8,500
Rent Burden29.4%
Health
Obesity20.4%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking5.5%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death4,785/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain44.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation385 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+77.1%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+42.4%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 22% / D 75%
Commute33 min
Broadband97.6%
Internet Speed256 Mbps
EV Stations32
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in North Potomac was built in 1987.
36.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Washington Dulles International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.5% of the population has a disability.
39.2% 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.