Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
19%
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,039
Population
67,167
Renter Mix
49% Rent
Rockville, Maryland combines suburban living with city conveniences, situated 15 miles from Washington D.C. in Montgomery County. The city features diverse housing options, from high-rise apartments in Town Center to residential communities in neighborhoods like Twinbrook and West End. The rental market shows steady activity, with average rents ranging from $1,796 for studios to $3,315 for four-bedroom units, reflecting year-over-year increases between 1-8%. Rockville Town Square anchors the downtown area with retail shops, restaurants, and community events throughout the year.
The city maintains numerous parks and recreation areas, while its location along the Interstate 270 Technology Corridor provides access to major employers in the software and biotechnology sectors. Residents enjoy convenient transportation via the Metro Red Line and MARC train service. Montgomery College's Rockville Campus and the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission headquarters contribute to the area's employment opportunities. Originally known as "Owen's Ordinary," Rockville's history dates to 1755, when the location served as a rest stop for British Major General Edward Braddock. Today, the city's combination of parks, transportation access, and proximity to Washington D.C. makes it a notable destination within the metropolitan area.
Median Household Income
$115,044
Average: $140,325
Education
33,953
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
36,972
Workers Employed
Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
19%
Housing Distribution
Rockville has more homeowners than renters.
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Rockville, MD is $1,811 for a studio, $2,039 for one bedroom, $2,544 for two bedrooms, and $3,010 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Rockville has increased by 0.4% in the past year.
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Rockville, MD is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
Good Public Transit
Transit
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
Public
Grades K-5
797 Students
Public
Grades K-5
797 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
707 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
707 Students
Public
Grades K-5
543 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,325 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,325 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
968 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,100 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,068 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,911 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,911 Students
Richard Montgomery High School
Public
Grades 9-12
2,390 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,390 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,516 Students
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