Damascus, MD

Living in Damascus

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Bikeability 36
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Walkability 31
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Commute 6
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Public Transit 50
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Affordability 20
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Public Safety 92
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Airports 90
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Hospitals 46
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Colleges 88
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Schools 87
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Residents

15k Population -270 (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
46% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
81% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian8%
Black10%
Caucasian64%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate20%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree27%
Graduate degree19%

Households

Family household81%
Householder living alone15%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$125k Median Household Income +$23k (2010–19)
96% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
42  mi Average Commute
92% Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K7%
$25K to $49K9%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K or more19%

Employers

Government12%
Private sector62%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts53%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service13%

Commute

Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation4%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$397k Median Home Value -$31k (2010–19)
12% Built 2000 or Later
$1.4k Median Monthly Rent +$187 (2010–19)
85% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached23%
1 unit, detached70%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198941%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K28%
$400K to $499K28%
$500K to $749K16%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity49%
Fuel oil, kerosene11%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas35%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Damascus

United States45
Maryland43
Washington Metro Area33
Montgomery County19

Property Crime in Damascus

United States48
Maryland38
Washington Metro Area35
Montgomery County28

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (59%)(37%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton65%
Donald Trump29%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 34 3 8
Feb 37 3 7
Mar 45 4 3
Apr 55 3 0
May 64 4 0
Jun 74 4 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 76 4 0
Sep 69 4 0
Oct 57 3 0
Nov 48 4 1
Dec 38 4 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Damascus

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding59
Tornado15
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

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Private Schools

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Colleges

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Airports

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