Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Potomac Mills is a small city in Virginia with a population of 6,122. Residents earn $102,464 per year, which is 36% above the national average.
Based on current data, Potomac Mills receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Potomac Mills stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Potomac Mills is $102,464, which is significantly higher than the national average — 36% above $75,149. This places Potomac Mills among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. 14.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Potomac Mills is $553,200, making it a premium housing market at 96% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,025 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.4x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 37.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 87.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Potomac Mills 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. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches, including 12.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 58.4% |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 41.6% |
| 210% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $102,464 |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $42,079 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,239 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $92,547 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.9% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 10,632 |
| Restaurants | 828 |
| Healthcare | 1,009 |
| Retail | 1,185 |
| Manufacturing | 126 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,054 |
| 73% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.09% |
| Commute Time | 29.9 min |
| Work from Home | 19.2% |
| Census Median | $553,200 |
| 96% above US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $2,025 |
| 74% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,054 |
| 73% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.09% |
| Obesity | 34.6% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.7% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.5% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| COPD | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.6% |
| Depression | 19.8% |
| Mental Distress | 15.3% |
| Physical Distress | 12.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 87.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.7% |
| Premature Death | 5,613/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 97.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,009 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 30 |
| Annual Average | 58.1°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.0 inches |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 12.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 256 ft (78 m) |
| Area | 4.3 sq mi (11.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,440/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6565°N, 77.2988°W |
| County FIPS | 51153 |
Winner: Democrat by 18 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 37.5% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,440/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,009 |
| Restaurants | 828 |
| Retail Stores | 1,185 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 30 |
| Avg Commute | 29.9 min |
| Work from Home | 19.2% |