Living in Damascus, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Damascus · Census data 2020–2024
Damascus has 17,640 residents with a median age of 41.5. The median household income is $158,883 (53% higher than the Maryland median), the median home value is $528,400, the median rent is $1,792/month.
Damascus at a glance
- Population
- 17,640
- Median age
- 41.5State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $158,883State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $528,400State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $1,792/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 90.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 49%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Damascus a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 53% higher than the Maryland median; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 3.7%.
Cons: Home values 26% higher than the state median; an average commute of 38 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Damascus
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Damascus the median home value is $528,400, 59% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,792 per month, which is 41.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,671 a month in housing costs.
Damascus median household income
The median household income in Damascus is $158,883 and the income per person is $62,599. 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Damascus: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,032
- Owner-occupied
- 90.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.9%
- Vacant
- 2.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.99
Damascus demographics
- Population
- 17,640
- Median age
- 41.5
- Under 18
- 23.4%
- 65 and older
- 15.2%
- Households
- 5,903
- Foreign-born
- 19.5%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Damascus ›
Education in Damascus
49% of adults 25 and older in Damascus have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 22.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Damascus
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 26.5%
- Drive alone
- 62.1%
- Public transit
- 1.5%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.4%
Damascus vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damascus | 17,640 | $158,883 | $528,400 | $1,792 |
| Clarksburg | 30,487 | $176,678 | $679,400 | $2,495 |
| Laytonsville | 677 | $240,500 | $1,061,500 | $1,438 |
| Green Valley | 13,602 | $171,707 | $594,300 | $3,000 |
| Montgomery Village | 34,110 | $95,348 | $388,900 | $1,916 |
| Ten Mile Creek | 1,184 | $112,625 | $503,300 | — |
| Flower Hill | 13,794 | $112,975 | $463,500 | $2,137 |
| Monrovia | 3,568 | $207,153 | $805,100 | — |
| Mount Airy | 9,805 | $151,324 | $487,400 | $1,854 |
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What is the median household income in Damascus, MD?
The median household income in Damascus is $158,883, 53% 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 Damascus?
The median home value in Damascus is $528,400, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Damascus?
The median gross rent in Damascus is $1,792 per month, about 41.6% of household income.
Is Damascus, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 53% higher than the Maryland median; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 3.7%. Minuses: home values 26% higher than the state median; an average commute of 38 minutes.
What is the median age in Damascus?
The median age in Damascus is 41.5 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Damascus?
The average commute to work in Damascus is 38 minutes; 26.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Damascus?
The unemployment rate in Damascus is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Damascus?
49% of adults in Damascus 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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