At a Glance
Median Income
$45,617
$13,967 per capita
Home Value
$201,200
Zillow: $1,177,902
Median Rent
$1,162/mo
35.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.7%
54.4% high school+
Unemployment
11.8%
24.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.6%
19.7% smoking rate
How Potomac Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Potomac Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Potomac Park a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Potomac Park residents earn a median household income of $45,617 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $13,967. The unemployment rate stands at 11.8% (228% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,950 business establishments, including 1,569 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Potomac Park is $201,200 , 29% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,177,902. Median rent is $1,162/month, with 35.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Education
4.7% of adults in Potomac Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(86% below the national average).
54.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Potomac Park has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 6.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 72.
Data Overview
People
Population10,634
Median Age23.6 yrs
Density7,436/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born27.1%
Veterans1.0%
Economy
D
Median Income$45,617
Per Capita$13,967
Unemployment11.8%
Poverty24.2%
County GDP$63,070M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,155
Housing
A
Home Value$201,200
Rent$1,162
Ownership31.5%
Zillow$1,177,902
Housing Units2,772
Rent Burden35.8%
Health
Obesity43.6%
Diabetes19.7%
Smoking19.7%
Heart Disease8.3%
Premature Death10,697/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain6.4 in/yr
AQI72 (Moderate)
Elevation401 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.7%
High School+54.4%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute23 min
Broadband92.5%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries28
Did You Know?
The median home in Potomac Park was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Santa Barbara Municipal (82 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.1% of the population has a disability.
27.1% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,569 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 197 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.