Potomac, MD
Living in Potomac
Bikeability
58
Walkability
40
Commute
21
Public Transit
64
Affordability
1
Public Safety
92
Airports
95
Hospitals
54
Colleges
77
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
99
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
46k
Population
+1.2k (2010–19)
47 y
Median Age
+2 (2010–19)
81%
College-Educated
+2% (2010–19)
79%
Family Households
-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian22%
Black5%
Caucasian62%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial3%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate6%
Some College11%
Bachelor's degree30%
Graduate degree51%
Households
Family household79%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$196k
Median Household Income
+$33k (2010–19)
97%
Above Poverty
36 mi
Average Commute
91%
Lived Here Last Year
+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K5%
$25K to $49K6%
$50K to $74K8%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K or more49%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector58%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance1%
Factory and transportation2%
Mgt, science, and arts73%
Military<1%
Sales and office16%
Service8%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van80%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation8%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home11%
Housing
$894k
Median Home Value
+$16k (2010–19)
7%
Built 2000 or Later
$1.8k
Median Monthly Rent
+$362 (2010–19)
85%
Owner-Occupied
-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached16%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198921%
Built 1970 to 197930%
Built 1960 to 196927%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K22%
$750K to $999K33%
$1M to $1.49M24%
$1.5M to $1.99M7%
$2M or more5%
House Heating Type
Electricity25%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas68%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Potomac
United States45
Maryland43
Washington Metro Area33
Montgomery County19
Property Crime in Potomac
United States48
Maryland38
Washington Metro Area35
Montgomery County28
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (65%)(30%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton74%
Donald Trump19%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 33 | 3 | 6 |
Feb | 36 | 3 | 5 |
Mar | 44 | 4 | 2 |
Apr | 54 | 3 | 0 |
May | 64 | 4 | 0 |
Jun | 73 | 4 | 0 |
Jul | 77 | 4 | 0 |
Aug | 76 | 4 | 0 |
Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
Oct | 57 | 4 | 0 |
Nov | 47 | 4 | 1 |
Dec | 37 | 3 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Potomac
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding55
Tornado13
Coastal Flooding6
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Potomac, MD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Potomac, MD
St Andrew's Episcopal Day Schl
1 miles, NW
German International School Washington Dc
1 miles, E
Connelly School of the Holy Child
1 miles, S
Our Lady of Mercy School
1 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Potomac, MD
IGlobal University
7 miles, S
University of the Potomac-VA Campus
7 miles, S
American University
8 miles, SE
Marymount University
8 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Potomac, MD
Suburban Hospital
5 miles, E
Walter Reed National Military Med Cen
5 miles, E
Sibley Memorial Hospital
7 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Potomac, MD
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
14 miles, SE
Washington Dulles International Airport
15 miles, W
Hagerstown Regional Airport-Richard A Henson Field
56 miles, NW