At a Glance
Median Income
$102,464
$42,079 per capita
Home Value
$553,200
Zillow: $499,397
Median Rent
$2,025/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
37.5%
87.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
11.6% smoking rate
How Potomac Mills Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Potomac Mills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Potomac Mills a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Potomac Mills residents earn a median household income of $102,464 , which is 36% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,079. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,632 business establishments, including 828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Potomac Mills is $553,200 , 96% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $499,397. Median rent is $2,025/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Education
37.5% of adults in Potomac Mills hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% above the national average).
87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Potomac Mills 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 35.
Data Overview
People
Population6,122
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density1,440/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born28.4%
Veterans9.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$102,464
Per Capita$42,079
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty14.9%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,239
Housing
B+
Home Value$553,200
Rent$2,025
Ownership73.3%
Zillow$499,397
Housing Units2,035
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity34.6%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death5,613/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation256 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+37.5%
High School+87.1%
Graduate+14.9%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 58%
Commute30 min
Broadband94.1%
Internet Speed193 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Potomac Mills was built in 1989.
19.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Manassas Regional/Harry P Davis Field (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.392 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.7% of the population has a disability.
28.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 193 Mbps.
There are 828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.