Living in Wheaton, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wheaton · Census data 2020–2024
Wheaton has 52,926 residents with a median age of 37.7. The median household income is $111,478 (8% higher than the Maryland median), the median home value is $501,200, the median rent is $2,163/month.
Wheaton at a glance
- Population
- 52,926
- Median age
- 37.7State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $111,478State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $501,200State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $2,163/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 64.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.7%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Wheaton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 8% higher than the Maryland median.
Cons: Home values 19% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 6.9%; a poverty rate of 13.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Wheaton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wheaton the median home value is $501,200, 51% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,163 per month, which is 29.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,489 a month in housing costs.
Wheaton median household income
The median household income in Wheaton is $111,478 and the income per person is $43,480. 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Wheaton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 17,330
- Owner-occupied
- 64.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.4%
- Vacant
- 2.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 3.11
Wheaton demographics
- Population
- 52,926
- Median age
- 37.7
- Under 18
- 22.5%
- 65 and older
- 13.3%
- Households
- 16,932
- Foreign-born
- 43.2%
- Veterans
- 3.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wheaton ›
Education in Wheaton
38.7% of adults 25 and older in Wheaton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 20.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wheaton
- Unemployment rate
- 6.9%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 20.3%
- Drive alone
- 57%
- Public transit
- 10.9%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.9%
Wheaton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheaton | 52,926 | $111,478 | $501,200 | $2,163 |
| North Kensington | 8,954 | $135,040 | $576,700 | $1,828 |
| Glenmont | 17,208 | $126,542 | $571,200 | $2,028 |
| Kensington | 2,369 | $152,284 | $943,500 | $2,076 |
| Kemp Mill | 13,042 | $146,354 | $596,600 | $2,177 |
| Garrett Park | 932 | $250,001 | $1,005,700 | $3,250 |
| Forest Glen | 6,840 | $127,820 | $606,100 | $1,582 |
| South Kensington | 8,148 | $210,953 | $919,800 | $3,479 |
| Chevy Chase View | 1,063 | $250,001 | $1,414,600 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Wheaton, MD?
The median household income in Wheaton is $111,478, 8% 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 Wheaton?
The median home value in Wheaton is $501,200, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Wheaton?
The median gross rent in Wheaton is $2,163 per month, about 29.1% of household income.
Is Wheaton, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 8% higher than the Maryland median. Minuses: home values 19% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 6.9%; a poverty rate of 13.1%.
What is the median age in Wheaton?
The median age in Wheaton is 37.7 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Wheaton?
The average commute to work in Wheaton is 32 minutes; 20.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wheaton?
The unemployment rate in Wheaton is 6.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wheaton?
38.7% of adults in Wheaton 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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