Potomac Park, MD

Potomac Park, MD

At a Glance

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)

Is Potomac Park a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Potomac Park residents earn a median household income of $49,330 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,394. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,577 business establishments, including 167 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Potomac Park is $122,600 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $454,997. Median rent is $943/month, with 30.7% 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 1958.

Safety & Crime

Potomac Park reports 290 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 24% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,057/100K.

Education

10.6% of adults in Potomac Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Potomac Park has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

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