Damascus, MD
Living in Damascus
Bikeability36
Walkability31
Commute6
Public Transit50
Affordability20
Public Safety92
Airports90
Hospitals46
Colleges88
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools87
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
15kPopulation-270 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
46%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
81%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian8%
Black10%
Caucasian64%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate20%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree27%
Graduate degree19%
Households
Family household81%
Householder living alone15%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$125kMedian Household Income+$23k (2010–19)
96%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
42 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K7%
$25K to $49K9%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K or more19%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector62%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts53%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation4%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$397kMedian Home Value-$31k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$1.4kMedian Monthly Rent+$187 (2010–19)
85%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached23%
1 unit, detached70%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198941%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K28%
$400K to $499K28%
$500K to $749K16%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity49%
Fuel oil, kerosene11%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas35%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Damascus
United States45
Maryland43
Washington Metro Area33
Montgomery County19
Property Crime in Damascus
United States48
Maryland38
Washington Metro Area35
Montgomery County28
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (59%)(37%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton65%
Donald Trump29%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 3 | 8 |
| Feb | 37 | 3 | 7 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 3 |
| Apr | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 38 | 4 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Damascus
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding59
Tornado15
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Damascus, MD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Damascus, MD
Mother of God School
5 miles, S
Living Grace Christian School
6 miles, S
Friends Meeting School
6 miles, NW
Village Montessori School, Llc
6 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Damascus, MD
Hood College
16 miles, NW
Yeshiva College of the Nations Capital
18 miles, SE
Washington Adventist University
22 miles, SE
University of the District of Columbia
24 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Damascus, MD
Holy Cross Germantown Hospital
7 miles, S
Medstar Montgomery Medical Center
11 miles, SE
Springfield Hospital Center
15 miles, NE