At a Glance
Median Income
$239,205
$109,051 per capita
Home Value
$1,105,900
Zillow: $1,364,791
Median Rent
$2,616/mo
26.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,422/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
84.5%
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.2%
4.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Potomac Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Potomac's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Potomac 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 residents earn a median household income of $239,205 , which is 218% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $109,051. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% 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 Potomac is $1,105,900 , 292% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,364,791. Median rent is $2,616/month, with 26.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Potomac reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,422/100K.
Education
84.5% of adults in Potomac hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(151% above the national average).
97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Potomac has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population46,230
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density1,837/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$239,205
Per Capita$109,051
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$117,390M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,817
Housing
A
Home Value$1,105,900
Rent$2,616
Ownership85.1%
Zillow$1,364,791
Housing Units16,860
Rent Burden26.7%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,422/100K
Health
Obesity21.2%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking4.9%
Heart Disease3.6%
Premature Death4,785/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation302 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+84.5%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+54.6%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 22% / D 75%
Commute31 min
Broadband97.8%
Internet Speed256 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Potomac was built in 1977.
33.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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