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North Potomac, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Montgomery County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
23,994 Population 3,680/sq mi density
$186,438 Median Income $74,589 per capita
$793,200 Home Value $892,285 Zillow
$2,433 Median Rent 29.4% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$186,438 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$793,200 home value, $2,433/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
77.1% bachelor's degree or higher

North Potomac, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$186,438
148% above
$74,589 per capita
Home Value
$793,200
181% above
Zillow: $892,285
Median Rent
$2,433/mo
109% above
29.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,422/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
77.1%
129% above
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
17% below
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
20.4%
36% below
5.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
248%
Home Value
281%
Rent
209%
Poverty
31%
Bachelor's
229%
Unemployment
83%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is North Potomac a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 — Great
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 3.0% (17% below 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 $892,285. 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.

Safety & Crime

North Potomac 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

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. 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

Population23,994
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density3,680/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$186,438
Per Capita$74,589
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$117,390M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,817

Housing

A
Home Value$793,200
Rent$2,433
Ownership83.3%
Zillow$892,285
Housing Units8,500
Rent Burden29.4%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,422/100K

Health

Obesity20.4%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking5.5%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death4,785/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI41 (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.
6.0% 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.