Median Age
47 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
21%
North Potomac
North Potomac, MD Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,006
Population
23,033
Renter Mix
19% Rent
A charming suburban enclave just minutes from Washington
Suburb
•
Commuter
•
Safe
•
Low Crime
•
Schools
•
Family Friendly
•
Upscale
•
North Potomac is a northwestern suburb of Washington, D.C., adjacent to Rockville and Gaithersburg. The local schools perform highly and the crime rate is quite low, making North Potomac a popular option for D.C.-area commuters raising families. The local rental market leans heavily toward houses and townhomes, with much of the landscape covered by tree-lined residential neighborhoods. The lush Muddy Branch Park occupies much of the west side of town, providing a huge venue to explore the unspoiled natural beauty of the region.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$174,264
Average: $191,890
Education
12,881
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
12,520
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.
Housing Distribution
North Potomac has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
19%
Non-Renters
81%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
53%
Other Education
47%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in North Potomac, MD is $2,883 for a studio, $2,006 for one bedroom, $2,622 for two bedrooms, and $2,897 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in North Potomac has decreased by -6.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,006/month
821 Sq Ft
House
$6,408/month
3,436 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,193/month
1,025 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly North Potomac, MD is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Scores provided by
Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
377 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
550 Students
School data provided by
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.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
Data provided by
GreatSchools.org
© 2026. All rights reserved.
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.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
Data provided by
GreatSchools.org
© 2026. All rights reserved.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Seneca Creek State Park
- Croydon Creek Nature Center
- Hunters Woods Park
- Meadowside Nature Center
- Riverbend Park
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
- Washington Dulles International
Top Apartments in North Potomac
Houses for Rent in North Potomac
Search Nearby Rentals
Nearby City Rentals
Nearby Neighborhood Rentals
Nearby House Rentals
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.