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Potomac Heights, MD
Maryland · Charles County · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria Metro
Potomac Heights is a small town in Maryland with a population of 1,102. Residents earn $68,831 per year, which is 8% below the national average.
Data updated April 2026
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
1,102
Population
1,030/sq mi density
$68,831
Median Income
$50,090 per capita
$87,900
Home Value
$343,310 Zillow
58°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
516
Violent Crime/100K
3,615 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$68,831 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,900 home value
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
516 violent crimes/100K (36% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.9% bachelor's degree or higher
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Median Income
$68,831
8% lower than US avg
Home Value
$87,900
69% lower than US avg
Violent Crime
516/100K
36% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
25.9%
23% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
38.5%
20% higher than US avg
Unemployment
1.7%
53% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
How Potomac Heights Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,102
Median Age51.7 yrs
Density1,030/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Largest GroupWhite 79%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
AMedian Income$68,831
Per Capita$50,090
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$8,672M
Commute32 min
Housing
A+Home Value$87,900
Ownership76.1%
Zillow$343,310
Housing Units695
Rent Burden28.7%
Crime
FViolent516/100K
Property3,615/100K
Health
Obesity38.5%
Uninsured8.1%
Smoking14.6%
Depression22.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Climate
Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain41.0 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation78 ft (24 m)
Education
BBachelor's+25.9%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score5.57
Community
2024 VoteR 29% / D 69%
Commute32 min
Broadband95.4%
EV Stations7
Libraries5
Is Potomac Heights a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Potomac Heights receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates. Potomac Heights offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Potomac Heights is $68,831, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Potomac Heights is $87,900, 69% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Safety & Crime
The violent crime rate of 516 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 / something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,615 per 100,000, 84% above the national average.
Education
25.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Climate & Weather
Potomac Heights enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches, including 12.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Potomac Heights has a population of 1,102 with a density of 1,030 people per square mile, spread across 1.1 square miles. The median age is 51.7 years, 33% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 58.2% female and 41.8% male. The city is predominantly White (78.9%), with 9.9% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.5% of residents. 5.7% of the population are veterans. 15.4% of residents have a disability. 98.2% have health insurance coverage.
Population
1,102
Total Population
1,030
People / sq mi
51.7yrs
Median Age
33% above US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Potomac Heights vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Potomac Heights vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Potomac Heights is $68,831, which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,090 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,162, 19% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 3,283 business establishments, including 280 restaurants. The cost of living index is 105, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes. 5.1% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).
Income: Potomac Heights vs U.S.
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $68,831 |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $50,090 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,162 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $82,759 |
| Gini Index | 0.375 (0=equal, 1=unequal) |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,283 |
| County GDP | $8,672M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 280 |
| Healthcare | 373 |
| Retail | 449 |
| Manufacturing | 43 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,337 |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Cost of Living | 105.00 (100=avg) |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.07% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 31.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.1% |
Walkability
The median home value in Potomac Heights is $87,900, 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $343,310, higher than the Census estimate. Fair market rent ranges from $1,400 for a one-bedroom to $1,648 for a two-bedroom apartment. 76.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 695 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1946. The average annual property tax is $5,337 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 28.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.3x, well within the affordable range.
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $87,900 |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $343,310 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Rent Burden | 28.7% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $1,312 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,648 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,123 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,442 |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 76.1% |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 23.9% |
| Housing Units | 695 |
| Median Year Built | 1946 |
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,337 |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.07% |
In Potomac Heights, 38.5% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 10.2% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 5.3% of residents. 34.9% have high blood pressure. 14.6% are current smokers. 17.0% report binge drinking. 22.9% are physically inactive. 22.8% report depression. 18.8% experience frequent mental distress. 8.1% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,636. The dentist ratio is 1:1,590. 75.8% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 9.2 out of 10.
Health Metrics: Potomac Heights vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 38.5% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.9% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 6.6% |
| Cancer | 7.5% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| Smoking | 14.6% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Binge Drinking | 17.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.9% |
| Depression | 22.8% |
| Mental Distress | 18.8% |
| Physical Distress | 12.8% |
| Short Sleep | 36.1% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 98.2% |
| Uninsured | 8.1% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Primary Care | 1:2,636 |
| Dentists | 1:1,590 |
| Mental Health | 1:465 |
| Checkup Rate | 76.0% |
| Dental Visits | 63.4% |
| Premature Death | 8,696/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 75.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 373 |
Potomac Heights has a violent crime rate of 516 per 100,000 residents, 36% above the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 3,615 per 100,000, 84% above the U.S. average. The county recorded 23 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Potomac Heights receives a safety grade of F.
Crime Rates: Potomac Heights vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
| Total Violent | 516.5/100K |
| 36% above US avg | |
Property Crime
| Total Property | 3,615.4/100K |
| 84% above US avg |
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 23 |
| Avg Accident Severity | 0.0 / 4.0 |
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
Potomac Heights enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 12.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 78 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.1°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 78 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,030/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5982°N, 77.1323°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Charles County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (DCA) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0463 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 44.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 88.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.2 in |
Potomac Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 37°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.8").
Potomac Heights is located in Charles County. It is classified as Metro / 1 million+, part of a metropolitan area. 25.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 23% below the national average of 33.7%. 89.7% have completed high school. 6.5% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.6 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 69.2% of the vote, a 40.7-point margin. 95.4% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 7 EV charging stations. There are 5 public libraries serving the community. 373 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 82.5% of workers drive alone to work.
2024 Presidential Election (County)
Winner: Democrat by 40.7 points
Safety & Disasters
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 23 |
| Avg Accident Severity | 0.0 / 4.0 |
F
Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 25.9% |
| 23% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.7% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 6.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.57 |
B
Education Grade (3.1/5.0)
Area & Infrastructure
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro / 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,030/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| County | Charles County County |
Services
| Broadband Access | 95.4% |
| Avg Download Speed | 135.0 Mbps |
| Avg Upload Speed | 58.2 Mbps |
| Max Download Speed | 987 Mbps |
| EV Charging Stations | 7 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 8 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 373 |
| Restaurants | 280 |
| Retail Stores | 449 |
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 31.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.1% |
Average costs for common services in Potomac Heights. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.
Healthcare
| Doctor Visit (Primary Care) | $263 ($158–$420) |
| Specialist Visit | $368 ($210–$578) |
| Urgent Care Visit | $210 ($105–$368) |
| Emergency Room Visit | $2,310 ($840–$5,250) |
| Dental Cleaning | $137 ($79–$210) |
| Dental Filling | $263 ($158–$420) |
Auto Repair
| Oil Change (Conventional) | $47 ($26–$79) |
| Oil Change (Synthetic) | $79 ($53–$126) |
| Brake Pad Replacement | $315 ($158–$525) |
| Tire Rotation | $42 ($21–$79) |
| New Tires (Set of 4) | $630 ($420–$1,050) |
| Battery Replacement | $210 ($105–$368) |
Home Services
| Plumber (Per Hour) | $105 ($63–$158) |
| Electrician (Per Hour) | $95 ($53–$147) |
| HVAC Repair | $420 ($158–$840) |
| HVAC System Install | $7,350 ($4,200–$12,600) |
| Roof Repair | $1,050 ($420–$2,100) |
| Roof Replacement | $9,450 ($5,775–$15,750) |
Legal
| Divorce (Uncontested) | $1,575 ($525–$3,675) |
| Divorce (Contested) | $15,750 ($5,250–$31,500) |
| DUI Defense | $5,250 ($2,100–$10,500) |
| Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) | $1,575 ($840–$3,150) |
| Will Preparation | $525 ($210–$1,050) |
| Trust Preparation | $2,625 ($1,050–$5,250) |
Personal Care
| Men's Haircut | $26 ($16–$47) |
| Women's Haircut | $58 ($32–$105) |
| Hair Coloring (Full) | $158 ($79–$263) |
| Manicure | $26 ($16–$47) |
| Pedicure | $42 ($26–$68) |
| Massage (1 Hour) | $84 ($53–$137) |
Food & Grocery
| Gallon of Milk (per gallon) | $4.31 ($3.15–$5.78) |
| Dozen Eggs (per dozen) | $3.68 ($2.63–$5.25) |
| Loaf of Bread | $3.99 ($2.63–$5.78) |
| Chicken Breast (per lb) | $4.73 ($3.15–$6.83) |
| Ground Beef (per lb) | $5.78 ($4.20–$7.88) |
| Rice (per lb) | $1.05 ($0.63–$1.89) |
Utilities
| Electricity (Monthly) | $147 ($84–$263) |
| Natural Gas (Monthly) | $74 ($32–$158) |
| Water/Sewer (Monthly) | $74 ($42–$126) |
| Internet (Monthly) | $74 ($42–$105) |
| Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) | $68 ($32–$105) |
| Cable TV (Monthly) | $89 ($53–$158) |
Transportation
| Monthly Parking (Downtown) | $210 ($79–$525) |
| Car Insurance (Annual) | $2,100 ($1,260–$3,675) |
| Bus Pass (Monthly) | $74 ($32–$137) |
| Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) | $16 ($8.40–$26) |
| Car Registration (Annual) | $105 ($32–$263) |
| Driver's License Renewal | $32 ($16–$79) |
Education & Childcare
| Daycare (Infant, Monthly) | $1,260 ($630–$2,625) |
| Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) | $1,050 ($525–$2,100) |
| After-School Care (Monthly) | $420 ($210–$735) |
| Tutoring (Per Hour) | $53 ($26–$105) |
| SAT/ACT Prep Course | $1,050 ($420–$2,625) |
| Private School (K-12, Annual) | $13,125 ($5,250–$31,500) |
Pets
| Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) | $63 ($32–$105) |
| Dog Vaccination (Annual) | $105 ($53–$210) |
| Dog Grooming | $63 ($32–$105) |
| Pet Boarding (Per Night) | $42 ($21–$79) |
| Dog Spay/Neuter | $315 ($158–$525) |
| Cat Spay/Neuter | $210 ($105–$420) |
Childcare
| Center-Based (monthly) | |
| Infant | $1,400 |
| Toddler | $987 |
| Preschool | $987 |
| Family Childcare (monthly) | |
| Infant | $1,036 |
| Toddler | $886 |
| Preschool | $886 |
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)
Top Industries in Charles County
Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).
| Industry | Jobs | Establishments | Avg Annual Pay | Location Quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade | 7,100 | 446 | $40,789 | 1.65 |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 5,544 | 284 | $25,536 | 1.42 |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 5,447 | 443 | $54,579 | 0.88 |
| Construction | 2,894 | 378 | $73,561 | 1.28 |
| Professional & Technical Services | 1,824 | 420 | $93,893 | 0.61 |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1,703 | 100 | $49,480 | 0.93 |
| Other Services | 1,480 | 329 | $51,908 | 1.14 |
| Administrative & Waste Services | 1,279 | 164 | $56,434 | 0.50 |
| Finance & Insurance | 672 | 131 | $89,429 | 0.38 |
| Manufacturing | 593 | 56 | $65,373 | 0.17 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 416 | 49 | $19,903 | 0.57 |
| Real Estate | 391 | 136 | $61,388 | 0.58 |
| Educational Services | 338 | 49 | $26,424 | 0.38 |
| Information & Technology | 234 | 45 | $98,065 | 0.29 |
| Management of Companies | 158 | 26 | $75,274 | 0.22 |
| Unclassified | 1 | 1 | $38,600 | 0.02 |
Radio Stations near Potomac Heights
117 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| _Funky Corner Radio (USA) | 70s, 70s disco | MP3 192 kbps | |
| KEXP 90.3 Seattle, WA | alternative rock, indie | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 105.9 FM WMAL | news, talk | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Bloomberg 99.1/105.7 HD2 | business news | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| 2000 FM - RnB & Hip-Hop | hiphop, rnb | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Bluegrass Country | bluegrass, country | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| WCSP 90.1 "C-SPAN Radio" Washington, DC | current affairs, national news | MP3 40 kbps | |
| 2000 FM - Hard Rock | hard rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Big R Radio - Golden Oldies | classic hits, oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WTOP 103.5 FM | news, talk | MP3 96 kbps | |
| WAMU American University Radio | news, public | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Big R Radio - 90s Alternative Rock | 90s, alternative rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 2000 FM - Country | country | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Big R Radio - 70s and 80s Pop Mix | classic hits, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Славянское RadioMV | christian | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WETA Classical | classical, classical music | AAC+ 127 kbps | |
| WHUR 96.3 "Howard University Radio" Washington, DC | urban adult contemporary, washington dc | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| _Radio Energy(USA) | 2000s, 70s | MP3 224 kbps | |
| Big R Radio - Gospel Channel | gospel | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Big R Radio - Country Mix | country | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Big R Radio - 80s and 90s Pop Mix | 80s, 90s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 2000 FM - Alternative Rock | alternative rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Classical WETA 90.9 FM | classical | MP3 128 kbps | |
| DC101 / DC's Alternative Rock Radio Station | — | AAC | |
| DC Naat Radio | — | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Big R Radio - Grunge FM | alternative, grunge | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Northwest Public Broadcasting - News | news talk | AAC 130 kbps | |
| Big R Radio - Alternative Rock | alternative rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WETA VivaLaVoce | classical, classical music | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| WETA Virtuoso | classical, classical music | AAC+ 127 kbps | |
| Big R Radio - 100.3 The Rock Mix | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| KXLX "700 ESPN" Airway Heights, WA | airway heights, espn | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| DC101 | alternative rock | UNKNOWN | |
| WHUR-HD3 "96.3 WHBC" Howard University - Washington, DC | student radio, university radio | AAC 96 kbps | |
| WHUR-HD2 96.3 "WHUR World" Washington, DC | urban adult contemporary, washington dc | AAC 96 kbps | |
| 2000 FM - Chillin | chillout | MP3 128 kbps | |
| idobi Radio | alternative, new music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Big R Radio - 80s FM | 80s, classic hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| aNONradio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Big R Radio - The Wave | 80s, new wave | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 2000 FM - Top 40 | top 40 | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Big R Radio - 70s FM | 70s, classic hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Big R Radio - 90s FM | 90s, classic hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Big R Radio - 80s and 90s Pop Mix - Mill Creek, WA | 80s, 90s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| KOZI FM - Radio Lake Chelan | local radio | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Big R Radio - The Love Channel | love songs, soft adult contemporary | MP3 128 kbps | |
| KRPI 1550 "Sher-E-Punjab Radio" Ferndale, WA | ethnic programming, ferndale | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Big R Radio - Country Gold | classic country | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Behind the Sch3m3s | conspiracy theories | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Big R Radio - New R&B | contemporary hits, rnb | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Big R Radio - Erin's Chill | chillout | MP3 128 kbps | |
| KBRD | 20s, 30s | MP3 56 kbps | |
| Big R Radio - Rock Top 40 | rock, top 40 | MP3 128 kbps | |
| KAOS 89.3 Community Radio - Olympia, WA | community radio, evergreen state college | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Dead2Self Radio | christian, metal | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 라디오한국 Radio Hankook KSUH 1450 AM KWYZ 1230 AM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WFED Federal News Network | government, talk | MP3 96 kbps | |
| KNHC "C89.5" Seattle, WA | dance, edm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| King FM 98.1 | — | AAC 128 kbps | |
| 97.7 The Bay | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 100.7 The Bay | classic rock | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| MXTR FM (UM) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| East Coast Radio Jamming | — | MP3 | |
| KRKO 1380AM 95.3FM | hits, music | MP3 96 kbps | |
| RadioMV Библия Ветхий Завет | christian | MP3 128 kbps | |
| KUGS 89.3 Western Washington University - Bellingham, WA | bellingham, student radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| KUGR Cougar College Radio | — | MP3 96 kbps | |
| KPBZ | npr, spokane | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Feature Story News | news, world news | MP3 | |
| idobi Howl | hardcore, metal | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Anon Radio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| KMBI - Moody Radio Northwest | bible, christian | MP3 96 kbps | |
| WHUR-HD4 96.3 "DC Radio" Washington, DC | information, local government | AAC 96 kbps | |
| KKXA "KXA 1520" & 101.1 Everett, WA | classic country, everett | MP3 96 kbps | |
| RadioMV Библия Новый Завет | christian | MP3 128 kbps | |
| KSVR 91.7 Mount Vernon, WA | college radio, community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| KCWU-FM 88.1 The 'Burg | alternative, country | MP3 64 kbps | |
| NOAA Weather Radio KHB60 Seattle | weather radio | MP3 32 kbps | |
| KIRO 710 ESPN Seattle | sports | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Hot 995 WIHT 99.5 FM Washington | hits, hot adult contemporary | AAC | |
| KZZU 92.9 "ZZU" Spokane, WA | spokane, top 40 | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| KBFG 107.3 Seattle | community, local | AAC 128 kbps | |
| KAPS 102.1 FM 660 AM | country | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| The Rudder | choir, christian orthodox | MP3 128 kbps | |
| KDNA 91.9 "La Voz del Campesino" Yakima, WA | community radio, granger | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Dead To Self Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| KOSW LP 91.3 | grays harbor county, north beach | MP3 128 kbps | |
| KUKN "Cookin' Country" 105.5 FM Longview, WA | country, longview | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Northwest Public Broadcasting - Classical and News | classical, news talk | AAC 130 kbps | |
| HOT 995 - WIHT-FM 99.5 Washington | pop, top 40 | AAC | |
| Jupiter Broadcasting Live | live, news | MP3 | |
| KPTZ 91.9 "Radio Port Townsend" Port Townsend, WA | community radio, eclectic | AAC 128 kbps | |
| VivaLaVoce | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| KBDB-FM Twilight 96.7 | adult contemporary | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| KXLY-AM 920 Spokane, WA | news talk, spokane | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| ESPN 630 DC | sports | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| El Rey 1360 AM | banda, entretenimiento | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| KMIH 88.9 FM | adult alternative, high school radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WXPN ���� | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Wash FM | pop | AAC | |
| KEZE "Hot 96.9" Spokane, WA | rhythmic contemporary hits, spokane | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Intense 102.9 fm | music | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Rivercom Chelan / Douglas County Dispatch | ems scanner, fire scanner | MP3 16 kbps | |
| KIBM HQ With Jack Webb | old time radio | MP3 32 kbps | |
| NOAA Weather Radio WWG24 Puget Sound Marine | weather radio | MP3 32 kbps | |
| KFOO ALT 96.1 The New Alternative | — | AAC | |
| WGTB - Georgetown Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radiomv Музыкальный Канал | christian | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WGTS 91.9 Washington | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| idobi Anthm | indie, indie rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| KXLY-FM "Big 99.9 Coyote Country" Spokane, WA | country, spokane | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| NRP | culture, education | MP3 96 kbps | |
| News talk 1150 KQQQ | news talk | MP3 | |
| KKNW 1150 "Alternative Talk" Seattle, WA | seattle, talk radio | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| RadioMv.com | German Christian Radio | — | MP3 24 kbps | |
| FM AZUL RADIO | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| US Sports Radio | — | MP3 64 kbps |
Campgrounds Near Potomac Heights
19 campgrounds found near Potomac Heights.
| Name | Rating | Sites | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| TELEGRAPH PICNIC PAVILION | 5.0/5 | 1 | $80 |
| Fort Hunt Picnic Areas | 4.7/5 | 6 | $70–$425 |
| Fort Washington Park Day Use Facilities | 4.6/5 | 8 | $75–$150 |
| OAK RIDGE CAMPGROUND | 4.5/5 | 99 | $26 |
| TURKEY RUN RIDGE GROUP | 4.5/5 | 10 | $40–$80 |
| Chopawamsic Backcountry Camping Permits | 4.3/5 | 8 | Free |
| GREENBELT CAMPGROUND | 4.3/5 | 157 | $20 |
| Carderock Recreation Area Pavilion | 4.2/5 | 1 | $250 |
| Cabin Camp 3 | 4.0/5 | 13 | $50–$70 |
| Marsden Tract Group Campsite | 3.8/5 | 6 | $20 |
| Rock Creek Park Group Picnic Areas (DC) | 3.8/5 | 16 | $65 |
| Fort Dupont Park Picnic Areas | 3.5/5 | 6 | $65 |
| George Washington Birthplace National Monument Picnic Pavilion | 3.0/5 | 1 | Free |
| Cabin Camp 2 (By Reservation Only) | — | — | Free |
| Cabin Camp 3 (Group Site By Reservation Only) | — | — | Free |
| Cabin Camp 4 (By Reservation Only) | — | — | Free |
| Cabin Camp 5 (By Reservation Only) | — | — | Free |
| GREENBELT PARK PICNIC AREAS | — | 2 | Free |
| Greenbelt Park Ranger Station | — | — | Free |
National Parks Near Potomac Heights
142 national parks and monuments found near Potomac Heights.
| Park | Type | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| African American Civil War Memorial | Free | |
| Anacostia Park | Park | Free |
| Antietam National Battlefield | National Battlefield | $20 |
| Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial | Free | |
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | Parkway | Free |
| Belle Isle State Park | State Park | Free |
| Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument | National Monument | Free |
| Belt Woods Natural Environment Area - Beltwoods Wildland | State Park | Free |
| Billingsley Nrma | State Park | Free |
| Black Walnut Point Nrma | State Park | Free |
| Caledon State Park | State Park | Free |
| Calvert Cliffs Sp | State Park | Free |
| Capitol Hill Parks | Free | |
| Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail | National Historic Trail | Free |
| Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site | National Historic Site | Free |
| Chaney Nrma | State Park | Free |
| Chapel Point Sp | State Park | Free |
| Chapman Sp | State Park | Free |
| Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park | National Historical Park | $20 |
| Chesapeake Bay | Free | |
| Civil War Defenses of Washington | Free | |
| Clara Barton National Historic Site | National Historic Site | Free |
| Constitution Gardens | Free | |
| Croom Nrma | State Park | Free |
| Cunningham Falls Sp | State Park | Free |
| CUNNINGHAM FALLS SP - Cunningham Falls Wildland | State Park | Free |
| Cunningham Falls State Park | State Park | Free |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial | Memorial | Free |
| Ford's Theatre National Historic Site | National Historic Site | $5 |
| Fort Dupont Park | Free | |
| Fort Foote Park | Park | Free |
| Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine | National Monument and Historic Shrine | $15 |
| Fort Washington Park | Park | Free |
| Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial | Free | |
| Franklin Point State Park | State Park | Free |
| Frederick Douglass National Historic Site | National Historic Site | $1 |
| Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park | National Military Park | Free |
| Full Mill Branch Nrma | State Park | Free |
| Gambrill Sp | State Park | Free |
| Gambrill State Park | State Park | Free |
| Gathland Sp | State Park | Free |
| Gathland State Park | State Park | Free |
| George Washington Birthplace National Monument | National Monument | Free |
| George Washington Memorial Parkway | Memorial Parkway | Free |
| Glen Echo Park | Park | Free |
| Great Falls Park | Park | $20 |
| Greenbelt Park | Park | Free |
| Greenbrier Sp | State Park | Free |
| Greenbrier State Park | State Park | Free |
| Greenwell Sp | State Park | Free |
| Gunpowder Falls Sp | State Park | Free |
| Gunpowder Falls State Park | State Park | Free |
| Hall Creek NRMA (DNR) | State Park | Free |
| Hampton National Historic Site | National Historic Site | Free |
| Harmony Hall | Free | |
| Harpers Ferry National Historical Park | National Historical Park | $20 |
| Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park | National Historical Park | Free |
| Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park | State Park | Free |
| Hart-Miller Island Sp | State Park | Free |
| Honey Branch Nrma | State Park | Free |
| House Creek Nrma | State Park | Free |
| Jonas Green State Park | State Park | Free |
| Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens | Free | |
| Kings Landing Nrma | State Park | Free |
| Korean War Veterans Memorial | Free | |
| Lake Anna State Park | State Park | Free |
| LBJ Memorial Grove on the Potomac | Free | |
| Leesylvania State Park | State Park | Free |
| Lincoln Memorial | Free | |
| Love Point State Park | State Park | Free |
| Manassas National Battlefield Park | National Battlefield Park | Free |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial | Free | |
| Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site | National Historic Site | Free |
| Mason Neck State Park | State Park | Free |
| Matapeake | State Park | Free |
| Mattawoman Nea | State Park | Free |
| MATTAWOMAN NEA - Mattawoman Wildland | State Park | Free |
| Matthew Henson Sp | State Park | Free |
| Matthew Henson State Park Unit #3 | State Park | Free |
| Matthew Henson State Park Unit #4 | State Park | Free |
| Maxwell Hall Nrma | State Park | Free |
| Merkle Nrma | State Park | Free |
| Milltown Landing Nrma | State Park | Free |
| Monocacy National Battlefield | National Battlefield | Free |
| Morgan Run Nea | State Park | Free |
| Nanjemoy Natural Resource Management Area | State Park | Free |
| National Capital Parks-East | Free | |
| National Mall and Memorial Parks | Free | |
| Newtowne Neck Sp | State Park | Free |
| North Point Sb | State Park | Free |
| North Point Sp | State Park | Free |
| North Point State Park | State Park | Free |
| Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm | Free | |
| Patapsco Valley Sp | State Park | Free |
| Patapsco Valley State Park | State Park | Free |
| Patuxent River Sp | State Park | Free |
| Pennsylvania Avenue | Free | |
| Piscataway Park | Park | Free |
| Point Lookout Sp | State Park | Free |
| Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail | National Scenic Trail | Free |
| Powhatan State Park | State Park | Free |
| Prince William Forest Park | Park | $20 |
| Rock Creek Park | Park | Free |
| Rosaryville Sp | State Park | Free |
| Sandy Point State Park | State Park | Free |
| Seneca Creek Sp | State Park | Free |
| Seneca Creek State Park | State Park | Free |
| Severn Run Natural Environment Area | State Park | Free |
| Sky Meadows State Park | State Park | Free |
| Smallwood Sp | State Park | Free |
| Soldiers Delight Nea | State Park | Free |
| Soliders Delight NEA (DNR) | State Park | Free |
| South Mountain Sb | State Park | Free |
| South Mountain Sp | State Park | Free |
| South Mountain State Park | State Park | Free |
| South Mountain State Park | State Park | Free |
| South Mountain State Park - Battlefield | State Park | Free |
| South Mountain State Park - Battlefield | State Park | Free |
| Spice Creek Nrma | State Park | Free |
| St Marys River Sp | State Park | Free |
| St. Clements Island Sp | State Park | Free |
| Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail | National Historic Trail | Free |
| Sweet Run State Park | State Park | Free |
| The White House and President's Park | Free | |
| Theodore Roosevelt Island | Free | |
| Thomas Jefferson Memorial | Free | |
| Thomas Stone National Historic Site | National Historic Site | Free |
| Torrey C Brown Rail Trail | State Park | Free |
| Uhler Nrma | State Park | Free |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial | Free | |
| Washington Monument | $1 | |
| Washington Monument Sp | State Park | Free |
| Washington Monument State Park | State Park | Free |
| Westmoreland State Park | State Park | Free |
| Weverton-Roxbury Rail Trail | State Park | Free |
| Widewater State Park | State Park | Free |
| Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts | Free | |
| World War I Memorial | Free | |
| World War II Memorial | Free | |
| Wye Island Nrma | State Park | Free |
| Zekiah Swamp Nea | State Park | Free |
| ZEKIAH SWAMP NEA - Zekiah Swamp Wildland | State Park | Free |
Historical Trends — Potomac Heights
Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).
Population
Median Household Income
| Year | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1,154 | $52,580 |
| 2015 | 1,258 | $52,645 |
| 2017 | 1,212 | $49,345 |
| 2019 | 1,289 | $62,639 |
| 2021 | 1,115 | $61,083 |
| 2023 | 1,102 | $68,831 |
Museums in Potomac Heights
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOUNT VERNON LADIES ASSOCIATION OF THE UNION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | PO BOX 110 | 7037802000 | $51,575,010 |
| NATIONAL CHILDREN'S MUSEUM | CHILDREN'S MUSEUM | 3012922400 | $2,910,829 | |
| GEORGE WASHINGTON MASONIC NATIONAL MEMORIAL | HISTORY MUSEUM | 7036832007 | $2,110,176 | |
| NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICANS IN WARTIME | HISTORY MUSEUM | PO BOX 30 | 7036625774 | $1,671,328 |
| NATIONAL WOMENS HISTORY MUSEUM | HISTORY MUSEUM | 7034611920 | $1,503,932 | |
| GUNSTON HALL REGENTS FUND | HISTORY MUSEUM | 7035509220 | $634,122 | |
| ATHENAEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 7035480035 | $178,728 | |
| TANGIER AMERICAN LEGATION MUSEUM SOCIETY | HISTORY MUSEUM | $143,580 | ||
| COLLINGWOOD LIBRARY AND MUSEUM ON AMERICANISM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 7037651652 | $69,328 | |
| HISTORIC DUMFRIES | HISTORY MUSEUM | 7032212218 | $57,643 | |
| PRINCE WILLIAM FOREST PARK | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 7032214706 | $56,813 | |
| AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE PRESERVATION GROUP | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 9201 BASIL COURT | 2406195418 | $50,727 |
| AIRMEN MEMORIAL MUSEUM | HISTORY MUSEUM | 3018993500 | $47,112 | |
| LIVING LEGENDS OF ALEXANDRIA | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | PO BOX 10485 | 7036834035 | $46,165 |
| LEE-FENDALL HOUSE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 7035481789 | $41,702 | |
| HISTORIC FAIRFAX CITY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 7033858414 | $39,205 | |
| FAIRFAX STATION | HISTORY MUSEUM | 11200 FAIRFAX STATION ROAD | 7034259225 | $36,233 |
| FAIRFAX STATION RAILROAD MUSEUM | HISTORY MUSEUM | 7034259225 | $36,233 | |
| SOUTHERN MARYLAND CAROUSEL GROUP | HISTORY MUSEUM | 313 EAST CHARLES STREET | 3019341366 | $10,352 |
| 31 E HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| 64TH REGIMENT OF FOOT | GENERAL MUSEUM | 7037517085 | ||
| AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE SOCIETY | HISTORY MUSEUM | 7485 CRAIN HIGHWAY | 3016099099 | |
| ALEXANDRIA ARCHAEOLOGY MUSEUM | NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM | 7038384399 | ||
| ALEXANDRIA BLACK HISTORY MUSEUM | HISTORY MUSEUM | 7038384356 | ||
| ALEXANDRIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| ASSOC-PRESERVATION MASON-DORTON SCHOOL | HISTORY MUSEUM | |||
| BELGIAN AMERICAN HISTORICAL | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| BETHEL HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| BLACK BOX THEATRE | GENERAL MUSEUM | 3017433040 | ||
| BURKE HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| CARLYLE HOUSE HISTORIC PARK | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 7035492997 | ||
| CHARLES COUNTY ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF MARYLAND | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| CHARLES COUNTY FIRE MUSEUM ASSOCIATION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| CHARLES COUNTY MARYLAND GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF GREATER SPRINGFIELD | CHILDREN'S MUSEUM | |||
| FAIRFAX COUNTY ARCHAEOLOGY AND CULTURAL RESOURCES | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| FAIRFAX COUNTY POLICE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| FAIRLINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 7036717550 | ||
| FINE ARTS GALLERIES | ART MUSEUM | 7039938888 | ||
| FORT WARD MUSEUM & HISTORIC SITE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 7038384848 | ||
| FORT WARD MUSEUM AND HISTORIC SITE (OHA) | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 7038384848 | ||
| FORT WASHINGTON PARK | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2026926049 | ||
| FRANCONIA MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | |||
| FREDERICK DOUGLASS NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| FRIENDSHIP FIREHOUSE | GENERAL MUSEUM | 7038383891 | ||
| GADSBY'S TAVERN MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 7038384242 | ||
| GADSBYS TAVERN MUSEUM SOCIETY | GENERAL MUSEUM | 7038384242 | ||
| GALLERY 123 | ART MUSEUM | 7039938888 | ||
| GREATER FORT FOOTE AREA RECREATIONAL CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 3015672726 | ||
| GREEN SPRING GARDENS | ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER | 4603 GREEN SPRING ROAD | ||
| HAITI PHILATELIC SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| HIDDEN OAKS NATURE CENTER | ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER | 7039411065 | ||
| HISTORIC ELLERSLIE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| HISTORIC HUNTLEY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 6918 COUNTY ROAD 723 | 7037682525 | |
| HISTORIC PRINCE WILLIAM | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF CHARLES COUNTY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF FAIRFAX COUNTY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 7032936383 | ||
| JEROME "BUDDIE" FORD NATURE CENTER | ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER | 5750 SANGER AVENUE | 7037465525 | |
| LINCOLN AT THE CROSSROADS ALLIANCE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| LYCEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 7037464994 | ||
| LYCEUM--ALEXANDRIA'S HISTORY MUSEUM (OHA) | HISTORY MUSEUM | 7038384994 | ||
| MARY SURRATT HOUSE MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 9118 BRANDYWINE RD | 3018680242 | |
| MARYLAND VETERANS MEMORIAL MUSEUM | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 11000 CRAIN HIGHWAY | 3019321900 | |
| MASON HALL ATRIUM GALLERY | ART MUSEUM | 7039938888 | ||
| MT. VERNON ESTATE & GARDENS | ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER | 7037802000 | ||
| MUSEUM OF SCIENCE FICTION | SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM | 7036294734 | ||
| NATIONAL CUSTOMS MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 9252396116 | ||
| NATIONAL MUSEUM OF MARINE CORPS | GENERAL MUSEUM | 7032218430 | ||
| NAVAL HERITAGE SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| NORTHERN VIRGINIA N-TRAK | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| OCCOQUAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 413 MILL STREET | 7034917525 | |
| OCCOQUAN MILL HOUSE MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 7034917525 | ||
| RESTORERS OF MOUNT CARMEL IN MARYLAND | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 5678 MOUNT CARMEL ROAD | ||
| RIPPON LODGE HISTORIC SITE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 15520 BLACKBURN RD | 7034999812 | |
| STABLER LEADBEATER APOTHECARY MUSEUM | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 7037463852 | ||
| STAFFORD CIVIL WAR SITES | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 5406598395 | ||
| STUART-MOSBY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 5405 MIDSHIP COURT | 7034388280 | |
| SURRATT HOUSE MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 3018681121 | ||
| THOMAS STONE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8042241732 | ||
| TONY HUNGERFORD MEMORIAL ART GALLERY | ART MUSEUM | 3019347828 | ||
| TORPEDO FACTORY ART CENTER | ART MUSEUM | 7038384565 | ||
| TURNING POINT SUFFRAGIST MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION | HISTORY MUSEUM | 5400 OX ROAD | 7039676887 | |
| WEEMS-BOTTS MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 7032212218 | ||
| WHITE ROCK SCHOOL MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 7032566774 | ||
| WINKLER BOTANICAL PRESERVE | ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION | 7035787888 | ||
| WOODLAWN PLANTATION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 7037804000 |
Libraries in Potomac Heights
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRINCE WILLIAM PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM | 13083 CHINN PARK DRIVE | 0.0 | 1,487,822 | |||
| ALEXANDRIA LIBRARY | 5005 DUKE STREET | 0.0 | 733,959 | |||
| CHARLES COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY | 2 GARRETT AVENUE | 0.0 | 612,400 |
Farmers Markets in Potomac Heights
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annandale Farmers Market | 6621 Columbia Pike | 05/02/2019 to | Thu: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Arcadia's Mobile Market -- Community of Hope - Conway Health and Resource Center | 115 Atlantic Street SW | 05/31/2016 to 10/25/2016 | Tue: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| Arcadia's Mobile Market -- Congress Heights Senior Wellness Center | 3500 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE | 05/05/2016 to 11/17/2016 | Thu: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| Arcadia's Mobile Market -- Hendley Elementary | 425 Chesapeake St SE | 06/01/2016 to 10/26/2016 | Wed: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| Arcadia's Mobile Market -- The Overlook at Oxon Run | 3700 9th St SE | 05/03/2016 to 11/29/2016 | Tue: 4:00 PM-6:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| Arcadia's Mobile Market -- United Medical Center | 1310 Southern Ave SE | 06/02/2016 to 10/27/2016 | Thu: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| Branch Avenue in Bloom Farmers' Market | 3737 Branch Ave. (Iverson Mall) | ||||
| Burke | 5671 Roberts Parkway | 04/13/2019 to 12/21/2019 | Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| Civista Medical Center Farmer's Market | Civista Medical Center Main Entrance parking lot | ||||
| Dale City Farmers Market | 14090 Gemini Way | 04/06/2014 to 12/07/2014 | Sun: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Del Ray Farmers' Market | Mt. Vernon & Oxford Ave. | 01/01/2013 to 12/31/2013 | Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Fairfax Community Farmers' Market | 10500 Page Avenue | 05/12/2018 to 10/27/2018 | Sat: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Fairlington Farmers Market | 3308 S. Stafford Street | 04/19/2015 to 11/22/2015 | Sun: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Four Mile Run Farmers & Artisans Market | 4109 Mt Vernon Avenue | 01/01/2017 to 12/31/2017 | Sun: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Freedom Farmers Market | 10905 Livingston Road | 05/22/2013 to 10/23/2013 | Wed: 2:00 AM-7:00 PM; | Visit | |
| King Street Station Farmers' Market | 1755 Duke Street (in the courtyard) | 05/21/2015 to 09/24/2015 | Thu: 3:00 PM-7:00 PM; | ||
| Kingstowne | 5870 Kingstowne Towne Center | 05/03/2019 to 10/25/2019 | Fri: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Kingstowne Farmers Market | 5870 Kingstowne Center | 05/05/2017 to 10/27/2017 | Fri: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM; | ||
| La Plata Farmers Market - Saturday | 209 Washington Ave | 04/06/2019 to 11/30/2019 | Wed: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM;Sat: 8:00 AM-3:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Lorton | 8990 Lorton Station Blvd | 05/05/2019 to 11/17/2019 | Sun: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | |
| McCutcheon/Mount Vernon | 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane | 05/01/2019 to 12/18/2019 | Wed: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM; | Visit | |
| McCutcheon/Mount Vernon Farmers Market | 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane | Wed: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM; | Visit | ||
| Old Town Alexandria Farmers' Market | 301 King Street | 01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015 | Sun: 7:00 AM-12:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| Quantico Farmers Market | 3500 Russell Rd | 05/22/2014 to 09/04/2014 | Thu: 12:00 PM-5:00 PM; | ||
| Roots & Stems Community Farmers' Market | 6700 Bock Road | 05/02/2015 to 10/31/2015 | Sat: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM; | ||
| Smart Markets Huntington | 5918 North Kings Highway | 04/28/2016 to 11/24/2016 | Thu: 3:00 PM-7:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Smart Markets Springfield | 6699 Spring Mall Drive | 05/07/2016 to 11/26/2016 | Sat: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM; | Visit | |
| St. Charles Farmers' Market | 10400 ODonnell Place | ||||
| Wakefield | 8100 Braddock Road | 04/17/2019 to 04/30/2019 | Wed: 2:00 PM-6:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Wakefield Farmers Market | 8100 Braddock Road | Wed: 2:00 PM-6:00 PM; | Yes | Visit | |
| Waldorf Farmers Market | 10400 O'DONNELL PL | 05/03/2014 to 11/22/2014 | Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Ward 8 Farmers Market | Martin Luther King Elementary School, 3200 6th Street SE (Alabama Ave. Entrance) | 06/04/2016 to 11/19/2016 | Sat: 10:00 AM-3:00 PM; | Visit | |
| West End Farmers Market | Ben Brenman Park 4800 Brenman Park Drive | 05/04/2014 to 11/23/2014 | Sun: 8:30 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit |
Gas Stations in Potomac Heights
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
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Breweries in Potomac Heights
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol City Brewing Company, Capitol City Brewing Company - Arlington | Restaurant, Brewery | 4001 Campbell Ave | 7035783888 | Visit |
| Coca-cola Enterprises | Beverages Wholesale & Manufacturers, Beverage Manufacturers, Bottlers, Breweries, Vending Machine Ma | 5401 Seminary Rd | 7039331390 | Visit |
| Forge Brew Works | Brewery and Building | 8532 Terminal Rd | Visit | |
| Mac's Sunnybrook | Liquor Store and Brewery | 9033 9077 Livingston Rd | ||
| New District Brewing Company | Brewery | 2709 S Oakland St | ||
| Ornery Beer Company | Brewery | 14389 Potomac Mills Rd | 7034906400 | Visit |
| Port City Brewing Company | Brewery | 3950 Wheeler Ave | 7037972739 | Visit |
Cell Towers in Potomac Heights
| Address | Structure Type | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 4375 Port Tabacco Road (98523) | LTOWER | 113 |
| BEL ALTON - NEWTOWN RD | TOWER | 89 |
| 18993 Rosings Way (55234) | LTOWER | 76 |
| 3931 Jefferson Davis Highway | TOWER | 70 |
| 3931 Jefferson Davis Highway | TOWER | 70 |
Bridges in Potomac Heights
| Location | Type | Kind | Year Built | Length (ft) | Daily Traffic | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete | 1957 | 183 | 12,302 | F | |
| Arch (Deck) | Concrete | 1929 | 60 | 3,302 | F |
Amtrak Stations in Potomac Heights
5 Amtrak stations.
| Station | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandria, VA | 110 Callahan Drive | TRAIN |
| Burke Centre, VA | 10399 Premier Court | TRAIN |
| Lorton, VA | 8006 Lorton Road | TRAIN |
| Quantico, VA | 550 Railroad Avenue | TRAIN |
| Woodbridge, VA | 1040 Express Way | TRAIN |
Superfund Sites Near Potomac Heights
4 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).
| Site | Address | County |
|---|---|---|
| COVANTA ALEXANDRIA/ARLINGTON INC | 5301 EISENHOWER AVE | ALEXANDRIA |
| DOMINION - POSSUM POINT POWER STATION | 19000 POSSUM POINT RD | PRINCE WILLIAM |
| REWORLD FAIRFAX LLC | 9898 FURNACE RD | FAIRFAX |
| US MARINE CORPS - MCB QUANTICO | 24144 MONTEZUMA AVE. CAMP BARRETT | PRINCE WILLIAM |
Airports Near Potomac Heights
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport | BWI | Large Airport |
| Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport | DCA | Large Airport |
| Washington Dulles International Airport | IAD | Large Airport |
| Davison Army Air Field | DAA | Medium Airport |
| Fort Meade Executive Airport | FME | Medium Airport |
| Joint Base Andrews | ADW | Medium Airport |
| Manassas Regional Airport/Harry P. Davis Field | MNZ | Medium Airport |
| Martin State Airport | MTN | Medium Airport |
| Patuxent River Naval Air Station (Trapnell Field) | NHK | Medium Airport |
| Quantico Marine Corps Airfield / Turner Field | NYG | Medium Airport |
| Aviacres Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Barnes Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Barton Hall Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bill Davenport Memorial Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Branham Mill Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Breeden Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Buds Ferry Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Burgess Field | — | Small Airport |
| Burhans Memorial Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chandler Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cherry Field | — | Small Airport |
| Chesapeake Ranch Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chimney View Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Clements Airport | — | Small Airport |
| College Park Airport | CGS | Small Airport |
| Cool Water Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Culpeper Regional Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dahlgren Naval Surface Warfare Center Airport | DGN | Small Airport |
| Davis Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Deale Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Deerfield Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Devil's Reach Landing Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dogwood Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Doves Nest Field | — | Small Airport |
| Edelen Field | — | Small Airport |
| Essex Skypark Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fairview Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finagin Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Fly Away Farm Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Flying Circus Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Flying M Farms Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Flying T Farm Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Folly Neck Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Freeway Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Garner Field | — | Small Airport |
| Glenair Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Goose Hunt Farm Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hampton Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hartwood Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hickory Tree Farms Airport | — | Small Airport |
Police Stations in Potomac Heights
45 police stations.
| Station | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Police Department | 3600 Wheeler Avenue | |
| Alexandria Sheriff and Detention Center | 2003 Mill Road | |
| Charles County Sheriff's Office | ||
| Charles County Sheriff's Office | ||
| Charles County Sheriff's Office | 6855 Crain Highway | |
| Directorate of Emergency Services | 6080 Abbot Road | |
| Dumfries Police Department | 17755 Main Street | |
| Dumfries Police Department | ||
| Fairfax County Police Academy | ||
| Fairfax County Police Annex | ||
| Fairfax County Police Department Communications Traffic and Administrative Support | ||
| Fairfax County Police Department Mount Vernon District Station | ||
| Fairfax County Police Headquarters | ||
| Fairfax County Police Station Number 4 | 6507 Columbia Pike | |
| Fairfax County Police Station Number 6 | ||
| Fairfax County Police Station Number 7 | ||
| Fairfax County Police Victim Services Section | ||
| Fairfax County Sheriff's Office Administrative Services Division | ||
| Fairfax County Sheriff's Office Confinement and Support Services Division | ||
| Fairfax County Sheriff's Office Court Services Division | 4117 Chain Bridge Road | |
| FCPD Sequoyah Aux | ||
| Forest Heights Police Station | ||
| Forest Heights Police Station | ||
| Kennel | ||
| Maryland National Capital Park Police Southern District Station | ||
| Maryland State Police - Barrack H | 9500 Mitchell Road | |
| Maryland-National Capital Park Police - Cosca Substation | ||
| Morningside Police Dept | ||
| Mount Vernon District Police Station | 2511 Parkers Lane | |
| NOVA Police Department Office | ||
| NVCC Police Department | ||
| Police & Safety Headquarters | 4393 University Drive | |
| Police Academy | ||
| Police Pistol Range | 5261 Eisenhower Avenue | |
| Prince George's County Police Department Division IV - Oxon Hill | 5135 Indian Head Highway | |
| Prince George's County Police Department Division V - Clinton | 6707 Groveton Drive | |
| Prince George's County Police Department Division VII - Fort Washington | 11108 Fort Washington Road | |
| Prince William County Police Central District Station | 5036 Davis Ford Road | |
| Prince William County Police Crossing Guards Bureau | ||
| Prince William County Police Eastern District Station | 15948 Donald Curtis Drive | |
| Quantico Police Department | 405 Broadway Street | |
| Security Police Operations | 1845 Westover Drive | |
| South County Police Station and Animal Shelter | ||
| Training | Blue Plains Drive Southwest | |
| Virginia State Police Division 7 Headquarters, Area 9 Office, and Area 48 Office |
Grocery Stores in Potomac Heights
2 grocery stores.
| Store | Type | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Dash In 1064 | Convenience Store | 5105 Indian Head Hwy |
| Pisgah General Store | Convenience Store | 7015 Poorhouse Rd |
Post Offices in Potomac Heights
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Pisgah Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Potomac Heights
12 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Community Services Board | Both | 703-746-3400 |
| Charles County Department of Health - Substance Use Services | Both | 301-609-6600 |
| Fairfax/Falls Church Comm Servs Board - Crossroads | Substance Abuse | 703-324-7000 |
| Hillcrest Children and Family Center | Both | 202-813-5240 |
| Jude House Inc | Substance Abuse | 301-932-0700 |
| Multicultural Clinical Center | Both | 703-354-0000 x109 |
| New Hope Health Services | Substance Abuse | 202-827-9961 |
| Open ARMMS Inc | Substance Abuse | 301-645-5538 |
| RAM Recovery LLC | Both | 240-412-0661 |
| Recovery Centers of America - Capital Region Inpatient | Substance Abuse | 855-814-9196 |
| Recovery Centers of America - Capital Region Outpatient | Substance Abuse | 855-814-9196 |
| Whitman Walker Health - Max Robinson Center | Both | 202-745-7000 |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Potomac Heights
What is the population of Potomac Heights?
Potomac Heights has a population of 1,102 residents and is located in Maryland. The population density is 1,030 people per square mile, spread across 1.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.7 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 58.2% female and 41.8% male.
Is Potomac Heights expensive to live in?
Potomac Heights has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 105 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $68,831, 8% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $87,900 (69% below the U.S. median). The home price-to-income ratio is 1.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
Is Potomac Heights safe?
The violent crime rate in Potomac Heights is 516 per 100,000 residents, above the national average of 380. Prospective residents should research specific neighborhoods, as crime rates can vary significantly within the city. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,615 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Potomac Heights receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Potomac Heights?
Potomac Heights enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.0 inches, with 12.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 41.
How is the job market in Potomac Heights?
The job market in Potomac Heights is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,162. There are 3,283 business establishments in the area, including 280 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 32 minutes, and 5.1% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Potomac Heights?
The median home value in Potomac Heights is $87,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $343,310. The homeownership rate is 76.1%. The average annual property tax is $5,337.
How are the schools in Potomac Heights?
Schools in Potomac Heights score 5.6 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 25.9% of adults in Potomac Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.7% have completed high school. 6.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.
How healthy is Potomac Heights?
The obesity rate in Potomac Heights is 38.5% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 14.6% of adults are smokers. 22.9% are physically inactive. 22.8% of residents report depression. 8.1% lack health insurance. 75.8% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,636.
What is transportation like in Potomac Heights?
The average commute in Potomac Heights is 32 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 82.5% of workers drive alone to work, and 5.1% work from home.
What are the demographics of Potomac Heights?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Potomac Heights is 78.9% White, 9.9% Black or African American. 97.5% of residents speak only English at home. 5.7% of the population are military veterans. 15.4% of residents have a disability. 98.2% have health insurance coverage.
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