Living in Potomac Mills, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Potomac Mills · Census data 2020–2024
Potomac Mills has 5,741 residents with a median age of 37.4. The median household income is $104,545 (12% higher than the Virginia median), the median home value is $582,700, the median rent is $1,956/month.
Potomac Mills at a glance
- Population
- 5,741
- Median age
- 37.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $104,545State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $582,700State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $1,956/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 76.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.1%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Potomac Mills a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 12% higher than the Virginia median.
Cons: Home values 52% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 15.2%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Potomac Mills
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Potomac Mills the median home value is $582,700, 75% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,956 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,151 a month in housing costs.
Potomac Mills median household income
The median household income in Potomac Mills is $104,545 and the income per person is $43,396. 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Potomac Mills: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,862
- Owner-occupied
- 76.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.9%
- Vacant
- 7.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 3.31
Potomac Mills demographics
- Population
- 5,741
- Median age
- 37.4
- Under 18
- 32.3%
- 65 and older
- 13.6%
- Households
- 1,714
- Foreign-born
- 30%
- Veterans
- 8.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Potomac Mills ›
Education in Potomac Mills
41.1% of adults 25 and older in Potomac Mills have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 16.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Potomac Mills
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 22.4%
- Drive alone
- 64.1%
- Public transit
- 3.7%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.9%
Potomac Mills vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potomac Mills | 5,741 | $104,545 | $582,700 | $1,956 |
| Lake Ridge | 46,049 | $127,154 | $471,200 | $2,033 |
| Dale City | 71,016 | $111,994 | $425,500 | $1,876 |
| Woodbridge | 43,945 | $104,741 | $422,400 | $2,101 |
| Occoquan | 910 | $134,323 | $496,500 | $1,880 |
| Leesylvania | 21,632 | $132,524 | $531,500 | $2,289 |
| Montclair | 22,387 | $155,774 | $577,800 | $2,366 |
| County Center | 3,789 | $152,356 | $588,900 | $1,918 |
| Laurel Hill | 7,450 | $155,667 | $696,000 | $2,413 |
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What is the median household income in Potomac Mills, VA?
The median household income in Potomac Mills is $104,545, 12% higher than the Virginia median of $93,170 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Potomac Mills?
The median home value in Potomac Mills is $582,700, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Potomac Mills?
The median gross rent in Potomac Mills is $1,956 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Potomac Mills, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 12% higher than the Virginia median. Minuses: home values 52% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 15.2%.
What is the median age in Potomac Mills?
The median age in Potomac Mills is 37.4 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Potomac Mills?
The average commute to work in Potomac Mills is 30 minutes; 22.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Potomac Mills?
The unemployment rate in Potomac Mills is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Potomac Mills?
41.1% of adults in Potomac Mills 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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