Living in North Chevy Chase, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Chevy Chase · Census data 2020–2024
North Chevy Chase has 746 residents with a median age of 39.8. The median household income is $250,001 (141% higher than the Maryland median), the median home value is $1,212,500, the median rent is $3,472/month.
North Chevy Chase is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
North Chevy Chase at a glance
- Population
- 746
- Median age
- 39.8State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $250,001State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $1,212,500State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $3,472/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 92.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 87.9%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is North Chevy Chase a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 141% higher than the Maryland median; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 1.5%.
Cons: Home values 189% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in North Chevy Chase
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Chevy Chase the median home value is $1,212,500, 264% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,472 per month, which is 36.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
North Chevy Chase median household income
The median household income in North Chevy Chase is $250,001 and the income per person is $93,103. 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in North Chevy Chase: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 225
- Owner-occupied
- 92.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.9%
- Vacant
- 4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 3.45
North Chevy Chase demographics
- Population
- 746
- Median age
- 39.8
- Under 18
- 31.5%
- 65 and older
- 16.5%
- Households
- 216
- Foreign-born
- 10.2%
- Veterans
- 2.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Chevy Chase ›
Education in North Chevy Chase
87.9% of adults 25 and older in North Chevy Chase have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 52.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Chevy Chase
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 42.2%
- Drive alone
- 45.1%
- Public transit
- 5.5%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 99.1%
North Chevy Chase vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Chevy Chase | 746 | $250,001 | $1,212,500 | $3,472 |
| Chevy Chase | 9,445 | $211,765 | $1,245,000 | $3,501 |
| South Kensington | 8,148 | $210,953 | $919,800 | $3,479 |
| Chevy Chase View | 1,063 | $250,001 | $1,414,600 | $3,501 |
| Chevy Chase Section Five | 803 | $250,001 | $1,643,100 | $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 |
| Martin's Additions | 1,012 | $250,001 | $1,535,200 | $2,303 |
| Kensington | 2,369 | $152,284 | $943,500 | $2,076 |
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What is the median household income in North Chevy Chase, MD?
The median household income in North Chevy Chase 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 North Chevy Chase?
The median home value in North Chevy Chase is $1,212,500, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in North Chevy Chase?
The median gross rent in North Chevy Chase is $3,472 per month, about 36.3% of household income.
Is North Chevy Chase, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 141% higher than the Maryland median; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 1.5%. Minuses: home values 189% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in North Chevy Chase?
The median age in North Chevy Chase is 39.8 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in North Chevy Chase?
The average commute to work in North Chevy Chase is 33 minutes; 42.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Chevy Chase?
The unemployment rate in North Chevy Chase is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Chevy Chase?
87.9% of adults in North Chevy Chase 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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