Potomac SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Potomac summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Potomac. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Maryland. Key points include:
The cost of living in Potomac is 199 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Potomac is 2.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Potomac is $1,390,212.
The median income in Potomac is $236,675.
Potomac's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Potomac Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Potomac | Maryland | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 199 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 106 | 104 | 100 |
| Groceries | 109 | 107 | 100 |
| Health | 410 | 152 | 100 |
| Housing | 109 | 109 | 100 |
| Transportation | 105 | 108 | 100 |
| Utilities | 105 | 109 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Potomac, MD Weather
The average high in Potomac is 65.5° and the average low is 45.4°.
There are 72.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 41.9 inches of precipitation each year with 21.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Potomac |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 65.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 45.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 72.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 41.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 21.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Potomac Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Potomac
The current population in Potomac is 45,902. The population has increased 2.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 45,902 | -0.7% |
| 2023 | 46,230 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 46,499 | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 46,891 | 1.4% |
| 2020 | 46,256 | 0.7% |
| 2019 | 45,940 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 45,824 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 45,780 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 45,882 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 45,945 | -1.1% |
| 2014 | 46,475 | 1.8% |
| 2013 | 45,631 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 45,360 | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 44,868 | 0.2% |
| 2010 | 44,785 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Potomac
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Potomac is:
58.3% White with 26,772 White residents.
4.6% African American with 2,128 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 16 American Indian residents.
20.4% Asian with 9,365 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.0% Other with 468 Other residents.
5.5% Two Or More with 2,514 Two Or More residents.
10.1% Hispanic with 4,639 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Potomac | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58.3% | 46.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 4.6% | 28.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 20.4% | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.5% | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 10.1% | 12.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in Potomac
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Potomac is 51.6% female with 23,700 female residents.
Potomac is 48.4% male with 22,201 male residents.
| Gender | Potomac | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 51.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.4% | 48.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Potomac for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Potomac completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in Potomac completed 9-12th grade.
4.0% of adults in Potomac completed high school / ged.
6.0% of adults in Potomac completed some college.
2.0% of adults in Potomac completed associate's degree.
29.0% of adults in Potomac completed bachelor's degree.
29.0% of adults in Potomac completed master's degree.
17.0% of adults in Potomac completed professional degree.
10.0% of adults in Potomac completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Potomac | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 4.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 6.0% | 17.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 2.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 29.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 29.0% | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 17.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 10.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Potomac, Maryland
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2.5% of households in Potomac earn Less than $10,000.
2.6% of households in Potomac earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.4% of households in Potomac earn $15,000 to $24,999.
1.8% of households in Potomac earn $25,000 to $34,999.
2.9% of households in Potomac earn $35,000 to $49,999.
6.1% of households in Potomac earn $50,000 to $74,999.
4.2% of households in Potomac earn $75,000 to $99,999.
9.3% of households in Potomac earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.6% of households in Potomac earn $150,000 to $199,999.
57.7% of households in Potomac earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Potomac | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.5% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.6% | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.4% | 4.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1.8% | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 2.9% | 7.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 6.1% | 12.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 4.2% | 11.9% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.3% | 18.9% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.6% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 57.7% | 20.3% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
