Living in Washington Grove, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Washington Grove · Census data 2020–2024
Washington Grove has 577 residents with a median age of 62.2. The median household income is $134,583 (30% higher than the Maryland median), the median home value is $612,700.
Washington Grove is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Washington Grove at a glance
- Population
- 577
- Median age
- 62.2State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $134,583State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $612,700State: $419,900
- Homeowners
- 99.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 77.7%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Washington Grove a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 30% higher than the Maryland median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 3.5%.
Cons: Home values 46% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Washington Grove
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Washington Grove the median home value is $612,700, 84% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,868 a month in housing costs.
Washington Grove median household income
The median household income in Washington Grove is $134,583 and the income per person is $83,763. 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Washington Grove: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 303
- Owner-occupied
- 99.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 0.3%
- Vacant
- 4.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1952
- Average household size
- 2.00
Washington Grove demographics
- Population
- 577
- Median age
- 62.2
- Under 18
- 10.9%
- 65 and older
- 40.6%
- Households
- 289
- Foreign-born
- 11.8%
- Veterans
- 7.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Washington Grove ›
Education in Washington Grove
77.7% of adults 25 and older in Washington Grove have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 39.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Washington Grove
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 26.3%
- Drive alone
- 58.7%
- Public transit
- 5.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.6%
Washington Grove vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Grove | 577 | $134,583 | $612,700 | — |
| Gaithersburg | 69,825 | $112,467 | $496,500 | $2,058 |
| Redland | 18,665 | $132,153 | $540,200 | $2,221 |
| Flower Hill | 13,794 | $112,975 | $463,500 | $2,137 |
| Derwood | 1,984 | $118,194 | $719,800 | $1,676 |
| Montgomery Village | 34,110 | $95,348 | $388,900 | $1,916 |
| Rockville | 67,671 | $128,649 | $682,300 | $2,274 |
| North Potomac | 23,922 | $186,514 | $826,200 | $2,413 |
| Laytonsville | 677 | $240,500 | $1,061,500 | $1,438 |
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What is the median household income in Washington Grove, MD?
The median household income in Washington Grove is $134,583, 30% 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 Washington Grove?
The median home value in Washington Grove is $612,700, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
Is Washington Grove, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 30% higher than the Maryland median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 3.5%. Minuses: home values 46% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Washington Grove?
The median age in Washington Grove is 62.2 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Washington Grove?
The average commute to work in Washington Grove is 27 minutes; 26.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Washington Grove?
The unemployment rate in Washington Grove is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Washington Grove?
77.7% of adults in Washington Grove 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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