Potomac, MD

Living in Potomac

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Bikeability 58
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Walkability 40
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Commute 21
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Public Transit 64
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Affordability 1
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Public Safety 92
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Airports 95
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Hospitals 54
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Colleges 77
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Schools 99
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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

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Colleges

Colleges near Potomac, MD

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IGlobal University
7 miles, S
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American University
8 miles, SE
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Marymount University
8 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Potomac, MD

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Suburban Hospital
5 miles, E
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Airports

Airports near Potomac, MD