Wheaton, MD
Living in Wheaton
Bikeability82
Walkability69
Commute15
Public Transit85
Affordability24
Public Safety77
Airports95
Hospitals23
Colleges82
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools78
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
50kPopulation+5.2k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
36%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
75%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian13%
Black15%
Caucasian23%
Hispanic or Latino44%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school22%
High school graduate22%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree16%
Households
Family household75%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$86kMedian Household Income+$17k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
37 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more9%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector69%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Military<1%
Sales and office17%
Service26%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van74%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation19%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$372kMedian Home Value-$7.6k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$1.7kMedian Monthly Rent+$403 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached15%
1 unit, detached60%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195939%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K37%
$400K to $499K32%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity36%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas61%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wheaton
United States45
Maryland43
Washington Metro Area33
Montgomery County19
Property Crime in Wheaton
United States48
Maryland38
Washington Metro Area35
Montgomery County28
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (70%)(26%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton74%
Donald Trump21%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 3 | 6 |
| Feb | 36 | 3 | 4 |
| Mar | 44 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 37 | 3 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wheaton
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding53
Tornado12
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wheaton, MD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wheaton, MD
Crossway Community Montessori School
1 miles, S
Kemp Mill Montorsorri School
1 miles, SE
Evergreen Montessori School
1 miles, S
St Andrew Apostle School
1 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Wheaton, MD
Yeshiva College of the Nations Capital
2 miles, E
Washington Adventist University
5 miles, SE
University of the District of Columbia
7 miles, S
University of Maryland-College Park
7 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wheaton, MD
Holy Cross Hospital
3 miles, SE
Walter Reed National Military Med Cen
4 miles, SW
Suburban Hospital
5 miles, SW