Damascus SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Cost of living in Damascus summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Damascus. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Maryland. Key points include:
The cost of living in Damascus is 137 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Damascus is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Damascus is $560,484.
The median income in Damascus is $158,883.
Damascus's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Damascus Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Damascus | Maryland | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 137 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 105 | 104 | 100 |
| Groceries | 108 | 107 | 100 |
| Health | 203 | 152 | 100 |
| Housing | 106 | 109 | 100 |
| Transportation | 111 | 108 | 100 |
| Utilities | 105 | 109 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Damascus, MD Weather
The average high in Damascus is 63.9° and the average low is 44.6°.
There are 79.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 44.2 inches of precipitation each year with 27.5 inches of snow.
| Stat | Damascus |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 63.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 44.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 79.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 44.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 27.5 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Damascus Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Damascus
The current population in Damascus is 17,640. The population has increased 13.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17,640 | 4.6% |
| 2023 | 16,864 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 16,846 | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 16,945 | -0.9% |
| 2020 | 17,105 | 12.2% |
| 2019 | 15,250 | 1.0% |
| 2018 | 15,094 | -2.1% |
| 2017 | 15,423 | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 15,554 | 1.9% |
| 2015 | 15,267 | 1.1% |
| 2014 | 15,094 | 1.6% |
| 2013 | 14,858 | -4.0% |
| 2012 | 15,478 | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 15,681 | 1.0% |
| 2010 | 15,520 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Damascus
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Damascus is:
56.3% White with 9,937 White residents.
8.4% African American with 1,475 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
6.6% Asian with 1,156 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
2.0% Other with 361 Other residents.
6.2% Two Or More with 1,087 Two Or More residents.
20.5% Hispanic with 3,624 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Damascus | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56.3% | 46.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 8.4% | 28.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 6.6% | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.0% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.2% | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 20.5% | 12.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in Damascus
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Damascus is 51.6% female with 9,100 female residents.
Damascus is 48.4% male with 8,539 male residents.
| Gender | Damascus | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 51.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.4% | 48.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Damascus for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Damascus completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Damascus completed 9-12th grade.
16.0% of adults in Damascus completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Damascus completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Damascus completed associate's degree.
27.0% of adults in Damascus completed bachelor's degree.
18.0% of adults in Damascus completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Damascus completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Damascus completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Damascus | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 16.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 17.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 27.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 18.0% | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Damascus, Maryland
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3.5% of households in Damascus earn Less than $10,000.
0.0% of households in Damascus earn $10,000 to $14,999.
1.4% of households in Damascus earn $15,000 to $24,999.
1.5% of households in Damascus earn $25,000 to $34,999.
3.9% of households in Damascus earn $35,000 to $49,999.
11.5% of households in Damascus earn $50,000 to $74,999.
7.1% of households in Damascus earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.2% of households in Damascus earn $100,000 to $149,999.
18.1% of households in Damascus earn $150,000 to $199,999.
34.8% of households in Damascus earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Damascus | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.5% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.0% | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1.4% | 4.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1.5% | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3.9% | 7.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.5% | 12.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.1% | 11.9% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.2% | 18.9% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 18.1% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 34.8% | 20.3% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
