Living in Poolesville, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Poolesville · Census data 2020–2024
Poolesville has 5,764 residents with a median age of 41.9. The median household income is $205,919 (99% higher than the Maryland median), the median home value is $752,300, the median rent is $1,831/month.
Poolesville at a glance
- Population
- 5,764
- Median age
- 41.9State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $205,919State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $752,300State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $1,831/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 95%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 63.7%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Poolesville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 99% higher than the Maryland median; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 2.8%.
Cons: Home values 79% 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 Poolesville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Poolesville the median home value is $752,300, 126% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,831 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,980 a month in housing costs.
Poolesville median household income
The median household income in Poolesville is $205,919 and the income per person is $78,806. 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Poolesville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,049
- Owner-occupied
- 95%
- Renter-occupied
- 5%
- Vacant
- 0.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.83
Poolesville demographics
- Population
- 5,764
- Median age
- 41.9
- Under 18
- 22.6%
- 65 and older
- 16.2%
- Households
- 2,034
- Foreign-born
- 11.9%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Poolesville ›
Education in Poolesville
63.7% of adults 25 and older in Poolesville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 27.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Poolesville
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 36.2%
- Drive alone
- 57.5%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 99.4%
Poolesville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poolesville | 5,764 | $205,919 | $752,300 | $1,831 |
| Lansdowne | 12,328 | $168,731 | $774,300 | $2,365 |
| Barnesville | 208 | $231,250 | $730,300 | — |
| University Center | 3,923 | $120,533 | $507,500 | $2,094 |
| Countryside | 9,661 | $148,810 | $630,200 | $2,234 |
| Darnestown | 7,051 | $232,135 | $958,200 | $3,501 |
| Cascades | 12,357 | $167,171 | $671,100 | $2,657 |
| One Loudoun | 3,309 | $241,250 | $876,700 | $3,053 |
| Belmont | 9,729 | $242,542 | $846,300 | $2,825 |
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What is the median household income in Poolesville, MD?
The median household income in Poolesville is $205,919, 99% 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 Poolesville?
The median home value in Poolesville is $752,300, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Poolesville?
The median gross rent in Poolesville is $1,831 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Poolesville, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 99% higher than the Maryland median; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 2.8%. Minuses: home values 79% higher than the state median; an average commute of 38 minutes.
What is the median age in Poolesville?
The median age in Poolesville is 41.9 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Poolesville?
The average commute to work in Poolesville is 38 minutes; 36.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Poolesville?
The unemployment rate in Poolesville is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Poolesville?
63.7% of adults in Poolesville 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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