Living in North Potomac, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Potomac · Census data 2020–2024
North Potomac has 23,922 residents with a median age of 46.5. The median household income is $186,514 (80% higher than the Maryland median), the median home value is $826,200, the median rent is $2,413/month.
North Potomac at a glance
- Population
- 23,922
- Median age
- 46.5State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $186,514State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $826,200State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $2,413/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 82.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 77.2%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is North Potomac a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 80% higher than the Maryland median; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 5.3%.
Cons: Home values 97% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in North Potomac
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Potomac the median home value is $826,200, 148% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,413 per month, which is 31.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,520 a month in housing costs.
North Potomac median household income
The median household income in North Potomac is $186,514 and the income per person is $74,358. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in North Potomac: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,402
- Owner-occupied
- 82.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.1%
- Vacant
- 3.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.94
North Potomac demographics
- Population
- 23,922
- Median age
- 46.5
- Under 18
- 20.7%
- 65 and older
- 21.4%
- Households
- 8,144
- Foreign-born
- 41.2%
- Veterans
- 2.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Potomac ›
Education in North Potomac
77.2% of adults 25 and older in North Potomac have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 42.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Potomac
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 39.3%
- Drive alone
- 51%
- Public transit
- 2.5%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.2%
North Potomac vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Potomac | 23,922 | $186,514 | $826,200 | $2,413 |
| Travilah | 11,721 | $250,001 | $1,325,100 | $3,501 |
| Darnestown | 7,051 | $232,135 | $958,200 | $3,501 |
| Gaithersburg | 69,825 | $112,467 | $496,500 | $2,058 |
| Rockville | 67,671 | $128,649 | $682,300 | $2,274 |
| Washington Grove | 577 | $134,583 | $612,700 | — |
| Derwood | 1,984 | $118,194 | $719,800 | $1,676 |
| Germantown | 90,719 | $117,546 | $422,400 | $2,040 |
| Redland | 18,665 | $132,153 | $540,200 | $2,221 |
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What is the median household income in North Potomac, MD?
The median household income in North Potomac is $186,514, 80% 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 Potomac?
The median home value in North Potomac is $826,200, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in North Potomac?
The median gross rent in North Potomac is $2,413 per month, about 31.4% of household income.
Is North Potomac, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 80% higher than the Maryland median; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 5.3%. Minuses: home values 97% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in North Potomac?
The median age in North Potomac is 46.5 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in North Potomac?
The average commute to work in North Potomac is 32 minutes; 39.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Potomac?
The unemployment rate in North Potomac is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Potomac?
77.2% of adults in North Potomac 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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