Potomac, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Montgomery County County
4.6
/5.0
A+
Excellent
46,230
Population
1,837/sq mi density
$239,205
Median Income
$109,051 per capita
$1,105,900
Home Value
$1,350,962 Zillow
$2,616
Median Rent
26.7% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$239,205 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$1,105,900 home value, $2,616/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
84.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$1,105,900
292% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$2,616/mo
125% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
85.1%
30% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
16,860
Median year built: 1977
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$1,105,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$1,350,962
Redfin Median Sale
$1,275,000
Median Sale Price
$1,275,000
Median List Price
$1,350,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
85.1%
Owner-Occupied
14.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,312/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,400/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,648/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,123/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,442/mo
Census median rent:
$2,616/mo
· Zillow rent:
$3,533/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$1,275,000
Median Days on Market
31 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
31
Price Drops
11.7%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$334
Active Inventory
77
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
14% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1977
Average age of housing stock: 49 years
Homeownership Rate
85.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $1,105,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,350,962 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $1,275,000 |
| Median Sale Price | $1,275,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,350,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $334 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $2,616 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $3,533 |
| FMR Studio | $1,312 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,400 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,648 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,123 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,442 |
Market
| Days on Market | 31 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 11.7% |
| Homes Sold | 31 |
| Active Inventory | 77 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $334 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 85.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 14.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 85.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 16,860 |
| Median Year Built | 1977 |
| Rent Burden | 26.7% |