At a Glance
Median Income
$216,653
$76,103 per capita
Home Value
$672,300
Zillow: $722,219
Bachelor's Degree+
67.8%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.8%
7.3% smoking rate
How Poolesville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Poolesville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Poolesville a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Poolesville residents earn a median household income of $216,653 , which is 188% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $76,103. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% 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 Poolesville is $672,300 , 138% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $722,219. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Education
67.8% of adults in Poolesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(101% above the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Poolesville has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population5,704
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density1,451/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born14.9%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$216,653
Per Capita$76,103
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$117,390M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,817
Housing
A+
Home Value$672,300
Rent
Ownership95.9%
Zillow$722,219
Housing Units2,005
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity24.8%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking7.3%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death4,785/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain43.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation387 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+67.8%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+32.8%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 22% / D 75%
Commute36 min
Broadband99.4%
Internet Speed256 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Poolesville was built in 1980.
37.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Washington Dulles International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
14.9% 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.