At a Glance
Median Income
$68,831
$50,090 per capita
Home Value
$87,900
Zillow: $343,310
Bachelor's Degree+
25.9%
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
14.6% smoking rate
How Potomac Heights Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Potomac Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Potomac Heights a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Potomac Heights residents earn a median household income of $68,831 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,090. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,283 business establishments, including 280 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Potomac Heights is $87,900 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $343,310. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1946.
Education
25.9% of adults in Potomac Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Potomac Heights has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,102
Median Age51.7 yrs
Density1,030/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born4.3%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,831
Per Capita$50,090
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$8,672M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,162
Housing
A+
Home Value$87,900
Rent
Ownership76.1%
Zillow$343,310
Housing Units695
Rent Burden28.7%
Health
Obesity38.5%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,696/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation78 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.9%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 29% / D 69%
Commute32 min
Broadband95.4%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Potomac Heights was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.375 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 280 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.