Potomac Heights, MD
Living in Potomac Heights
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute4
Public Transit1
Affordability64
Public Safety52
Airports100
Hospitals46
Colleges81
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools99
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.3kPopulation+21 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
8%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
50%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black5%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial3%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate59%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household50%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$63kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
46 mi Average Commute
97%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector68%
Self-employed1%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance20%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts43%
Military2%
Sales and office21%
Service6%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
$67kMedian Home Value-$49k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$957Median Monthly Rent+$196 (2010–19)
80%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached53%
1 unit, detached44%
Multiple units2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 1980 to 19891%
Built 1970 to 19792%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 195921%
Built 1940 to 194958%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K21%
$50K to $99K46%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K2%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity40%
Fuel oil, kerosene45%
LP gas7%
Solar energy2%
Utility gas5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Potomac Heights
United States45
Maryland43
Washington Metro Area33
Charles County45
Property Crime in Potomac Heights
United States48
Maryland38
Washington Metro Area35
Charles County34
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (53%)(44%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton60%
Donald Trump37%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | 3 | 6 |
| Feb | 37 | 3 | 5 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 38 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Potomac Heights
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding23
Tornado17
Coastal Flooding23
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Potomac Heights, MD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Potomac Heights, MD
Victory Christian Preschool & Academy
7 miles, W
St Thomas Aquinas Regional School
8 miles, NW
Beddow High School
8 miles, NE
Cardinal Montessori School
8 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Potomac Heights, MD
DeVry University-Virginia
18 miles, N
Chamberlain University-Virginia
18 miles, N
George Mason University
19 miles, NW
Strayer University-Maryland
20 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Potomac Heights, MD
Fort Belvoir Community Hospital
7 miles, N
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center
9 miles, W
University of Md Charles Regional Medical Center
10 miles, SE
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
10 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Potomac Heights, MD
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
18 miles, N
Washington Dulles International Airport
30 miles, NW
Richmond International Airport
76 miles, S