Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
17%
Damascus
Damascus, MD Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,398
Population
16,591
Renter Mix
13% Rent
A delightful suburb in the Montgomery County countryside
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Low Crime
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Damascus is a small suburban community just outside the city of Frederick, about thirty miles north of Washington and forty miles west of Baltimore. The close proximity to both the nation’s capital and Maryland’s biggest city makes Damascus a highly popular choice among commuters seeking a more low-key home environment.
Over the years, the cozy small-town atmosphere, pastoral surroundings, and low crime rate have helped land Damascus on numerous lists of the best places to live, and the local schools are well known for both exceptional academic achievement and robust athletic programs. Living in Damascus also gives you prime access to numerous parks and nature preserves, allowing you to make the most of the region’s lush natural landscape.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$138,832
Average: $158,648
Education
6,151
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,489
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Damascus has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
13%
Non-Renters
87%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
33%
Other Education
67%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Damascus, MD is $874 for a studio, $1,398 for one bedroom, $2,072 for two bedrooms, and $2,256 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Damascus has increased by 1.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,398/month
675 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Damascus, MD is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
574 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
514 Students
Public
Grades K-5
366 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
825 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,414 Students
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Patuxent River State Park
- Butler's Orchard
- Little Bennett Regional Park
- Hunters Woods Park
- Sharp's at Waterford Farm
Airports
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
- 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.