Living in Cabin John, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cabin John · Census data 2020–2024
Cabin John has 2,179 residents with a median age of 53.3. The median household income is $250,001 (141% higher than the Maryland median), the median home value is $1,312,900, the median rent is $3,501/month.
Cabin John at a glance
- Population
- 2,179
- Median age
- 53.3State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $250,001State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $1,312,900State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 95.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 87.1%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Cabin John a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 141% higher than the Maryland median; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 0.8%.
Cons: Home values 213% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Cabin John
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cabin John the median home value is $1,312,900, 295% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Cabin John median household income
The median household income in Cabin John is $250,001 and the income per person is $159,367. 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Cabin John: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 956
- Owner-occupied
- 95.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 4.9%
- Vacant
- 8.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.49
Cabin John demographics
- Population
- 2,179
- Median age
- 53.3
- Under 18
- 17.3%
- 65 and older
- 27.4%
- Households
- 874
- Foreign-born
- 18.3%
- Veterans
- 2.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cabin John ›
Education in Cabin John
87.1% of adults 25 and older in Cabin John have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 63.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cabin John
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 35.5%
- Drive alone
- 53.5%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 3.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Cabin John vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabin John | 2,179 | $250,001 | $1,312,900 | $3,501 |
| Glen Echo | 276 | $213,750 | $1,163,500 | — |
| Brookmont | 3,671 | $247,150 | $1,361,100 | $2,878 |
| Bethesda | 69,397 | $192,237 | $1,169,900 | $2,469 |
| McLean | 49,627 | $250,001 | $1,412,700 | $3,422 |
| Potomac | 45,902 | $236,675 | $1,157,000 | $2,887 |
| Somerset | 1,088 | $250,001 | $1,775,000 | $3,501 |
| Friendship Heights Village | 4,002 | $119,384 | $484,300 | $2,289 |
| Chevy Chase | 2,906 | $250,001 | $1,670,600 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Cabin John, MD?
The median household income in Cabin John is $250,001, 141% 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 Cabin John?
The median home value in Cabin John is $1,312,900, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Cabin John?
The median gross rent in Cabin John is $3,501 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is Cabin John, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 141% higher than the Maryland median; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 0.8%. Minuses: home values 213% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Cabin John?
The median age in Cabin John is 53.3 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Cabin John?
The average commute to work in Cabin John is 31 minutes; 35.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cabin John?
The unemployment rate in Cabin John is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cabin John?
87.1% of adults in Cabin John 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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