Median Age
47 Years
Largest Age Group
50-59 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
25%
Chevy Chase
Chevy Chase, MD Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,199
Population
32,200
Renter Mix
24% Rent
Green space and peaceful streets define this charming town
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Chevy Chase is a quiet town on the border of Washington, DC and Maryland. The great outdoors flourish in Chevy Chase as it’s outlined by Rock Creek and its surrounding parks, but Chevy Chase itself keeps a green landscape as well. The city is filled with golf courses, parks, and trails. The other parts of Chevy Chase consist of peaceful residential avenues. Renters have the choice of moderately priced apartments and condos. Those looking for a tranquil, suburban atmosphere in proximity to the big city will be right at home in Chevy Chase.
Explore the City
Residents can decorate their law in townhome communities in the Chevy Chase Lake neighborhood.
Beautiful flowering trees line the quiet neighborhood streets of W Chevy Chase Heights
Located near the W Chevy Chase Heights neighborhood, the Bethesda Trolley Trail is a 4-mile path linking Bethesda and North Bethesda.
Residents of Chevy Chase Park promote neighborhood book exchange with Little Free Library.
Residents can enjoy a short walk to Brookville Market, located in Chevy Chase Park.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$224,712
Average: $219,872
Education
20,754
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
17,219
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Chevy Chase has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
24%
Non-Renters
76%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
62%
Other Education
38%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Chevy Chase, MD is $1,757 for a studio, $2,210 for one bedroom, $2,951 for two bedrooms, and $4,361 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Chevy Chase has decreased by -0.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,210/month
814 Sq Ft
House
$6,431/month
2,864 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,153/month
730 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Chevy Chase, MD is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
673 Students
Public
Grades K-5
431 Students
Public
Grades K-5
234 Students
Public
Grades K-5
338 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Audubon Naturalist-Woodend Sanctuary
- Rock Creek Park
- Montgomery College Planetarium
- Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
- Glen Echo Park
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
- Washington Dulles International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.