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Potomac Heights, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Charles County County

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, /mo rent
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

Potomac Heights, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,831
8% below
$50,090 per capita
Home Value
$87,900
69% below
Zillow: $343,310
Violent Crime
516/100K
36% above
3,615/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.9%
23% below
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
20% above
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
293 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
92%
Home Value
31%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
77%
Unemployment
47%
Crime
136%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Potomac Heights a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
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 1.7% (53% 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.

Safety & Crime

Potomac Heights reports 516 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 36% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,615/100K.

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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population1,102
Median Age51.7 yrs
Density1,030/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$68,831
Per Capita$50,090
Unemployment1.7%
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%

Crime

F
Violent516/100K
Property3,615/100K

Health

Obesity38.5%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,696/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI41 (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.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 280 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.