Living in Brookmont, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Brookmont · Census data 2020–2024
Brookmont has 3,671 residents with a median age of 43.1. The median household income is $247,150 (138% higher than the Maryland median), the median home value is $1,361,100, the median rent is $2,878/month.
Brookmont at a glance
- Population
- 3,671
- Median age
- 43.1State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $247,150State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $1,361,100State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $2,878/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 79.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 88.2%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Brookmont a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 138% higher than the Maryland median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 2.8%.
Cons: Home values 224% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Brookmont
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Brookmont the median home value is $1,361,100, 309% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,878 per month, which is 35.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Brookmont median household income
The median household income in Brookmont is $247,150 and the income per person is $122,333. 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Brookmont: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,311
- Owner-occupied
- 79.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.3%
- Vacant
- 4.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.93
Brookmont demographics
- Population
- 3,671
- Median age
- 43.1
- Under 18
- 30.2%
- 65 and older
- 17.7%
- Households
- 1,252
- Foreign-born
- 8.9%
- Veterans
- 1.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Brookmont ›
Education in Brookmont
88.2% of adults 25 and older in Brookmont have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 61.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Brookmont
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 36.9%
- Drive alone
- 52%
- Public transit
- 2.6%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.2%
Brookmont vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookmont | 3,671 | $247,150 | $1,361,100 | $2,878 |
| Glen Echo | 276 | $213,750 | $1,163,500 | — |
| Somerset | 1,088 | $250,001 | $1,775,000 | $3,501 |
| Friendship Heights Village | 4,002 | $119,384 | $484,300 | $2,289 |
| Cabin John | 2,179 | $250,001 | $1,312,900 | $3,501 |
| Bethesda | 69,397 | $192,237 | $1,169,900 | $2,469 |
| Chevy Chase Village | 1,903 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Chevy Chase | 2,906 | $250,001 | $1,670,600 | $3,501 |
| Chevy Chase Section Three | 887 | $250,001 | $1,605,600 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Brookmont, MD?
The median household income in Brookmont is $247,150, 138% higher than the Maryland median of $103,678 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Brookmont?
The median home value in Brookmont is $1,361,100, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Brookmont?
The median gross rent in Brookmont is $2,878 per month, about 35.5% of household income.
Is Brookmont, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 138% higher than the Maryland median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 2.8%. Minuses: home values 224% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Brookmont?
The median age in Brookmont is 43.1 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Brookmont?
The average commute to work in Brookmont is 25 minutes; 36.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Brookmont?
The unemployment rate in Brookmont is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Brookmont?
88.2% of adults in Brookmont have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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