Living in Potomac, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Potomac · Census data 2020–2024
Potomac has 45,902 residents with a median age of 47.4. The median household income is $236,675 (128% higher than the Maryland median), the median home value is $1,157,000, the median rent is $2,887/month.
Potomac at a glance
- Population
- 45,902
- Median age
- 47.4State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $236,675State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $1,157,000State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $2,887/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 84.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 84.9%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Potomac a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 128% higher than the Maryland median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 3.9%.
Cons: Home values 176% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Potomac
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Potomac the median home value is $1,157,000, 248% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,887 per month, which is 27.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Potomac median household income
The median household income in Potomac is $236,675 and the income per person is $115,782. 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Potomac: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 16,796
- Owner-occupied
- 84.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.2%
- Vacant
- 2.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.79
Potomac demographics
- Population
- 45,902
- Median age
- 47.4
- Under 18
- 23.3%
- 65 and older
- 24.2%
- Households
- 16,316
- Foreign-born
- 28.8%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Potomac ›
Education in Potomac
84.9% of adults 25 and older in Potomac have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 55.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Potomac
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 38.3%
- Drive alone
- 51.2%
- Public transit
- 2.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.8%
Potomac vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potomac | 45,902 | $236,675 | $1,157,000 | $2,887 |
| Cabin John | 2,179 | $250,001 | $1,312,900 | $3,501 |
| Glen Echo | 276 | $213,750 | $1,163,500 | — |
| North Bethesda | 49,677 | $129,092 | $731,800 | $2,191 |
| Bethesda | 69,397 | $192,237 | $1,169,900 | $2,469 |
| Travilah | 11,721 | $250,001 | $1,325,100 | $3,501 |
| McLean | 49,627 | $250,001 | $1,412,700 | $3,422 |
| Rockville | 67,671 | $128,649 | $682,300 | $2,274 |
| Brookmont | 3,671 | $247,150 | $1,361,100 | $2,878 |
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What is the median household income in Potomac, MD?
The median household income in Potomac is $236,675, 128% 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 Potomac?
The median home value in Potomac is $1,157,000, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Potomac?
The median gross rent in Potomac is $2,887 per month, about 27.3% of household income.
Is Potomac, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 128% higher than the Maryland median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 3.9%. Minuses: home values 176% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Potomac?
The median age in Potomac is 47.4 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Potomac?
The average commute to work in Potomac is 30 minutes; 38.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Potomac?
The unemployment rate in Potomac is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Potomac?
84.9% of adults in 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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