Median Age
49 Years
Largest Age Group
50-59 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
26%
Potomac, MD Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,608
Population
46,215
Renter Mix
16% Rent
Unwind in this tranquil suburb on the Potomac River
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Riverside
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Scenic
Potomac is an unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland, spread across rolling terrain just northwest of Washington, D.C. and named for the nearby Potomac River. About a 30-minute drive from downtown D.C. via the Clara Barton Parkway, and within easy reach of Bethesda and the Tysons business district in Northern Virginia, it offers a leafy, low-density suburban setting. Daily life centers on Potomac Village, a cluster of shops and restaurants at the intersection of Falls Road (MD-189) and River Road (MD-190), while the C&O Canal and the Great Falls of the Potomac provide a dramatic natural edge to the community. What began as a rural farming area in the 18th century transformed into a D.C. suburb during the postwar suburbanization of the 1950s. Housing is dominated by owner-occupied single-family homes on generous lots, so the rental market is comparatively limited and skews toward larger single-family houses and townhomes. Each October the community gathers for Potomac Day, a parade and festival celebrating local life, and highly rated public schools remain one of the area's biggest draws.
Explore the City
Being close to the Potomac river offers many recreational opportunities.
Rafting is a popular pasttime in Potomac.
The Montgomery County Bus line offers public transportation throughout Potomac.
The mall and its food court offer a wide variety of dining options in Potomac.
Retail and dining options in Potomac have a small-town atmosphere.
The Potomac River is a central feature of the region’s natural beauty and outdoor opportunities.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$200,197
Average: $205,337
Education
28,484
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
23,956
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Potomac has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
16%
Non-Renters
84%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
59%
Other Education
41%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Potomac, MD is $2,608 for one bedroom, $3,967 for two bedrooms, and $4,909 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Potomac has decreased by -2.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,608/month
872 Sq Ft
House
$7,217/month
3,706 Sq Ft
Townhome
$4,230/month
1,458 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Potomac, MD is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
611 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
583 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
570 Students
Beverly Farms Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
526 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
442 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
983 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
925 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
925 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,234 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,234 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
Parks and Recreation
- Locust Grove Nature Center
- McCrillis Gardens
- George Washington Memorial Parkway/Turkey Run Park
- Great Falls Park
- Riverbend Park
Transit / Subway
Military Bases
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 June 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.