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Cost of living in Wheaton summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Wheaton. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Maryland. Key points include:
The cost of living in Wheaton is 136 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Wheaton is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Wheaton is $512,903.
The median income in Wheaton is $111,478.
Wheaton's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Wheaton Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Wheaton | Maryland | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 136 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 109 | 104 | 100 |
| Groceries | 108 | 107 | 100 |
| Health | 200 | 152 | 100 |
| Housing | 112 | 109 | 100 |
| Transportation | 108 | 108 | 100 |
| Utilities | 111 | 109 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Wheaton, MD Weather
The average high in Wheaton is 65.3° and the average low is 45.6°.
There are 72.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 42.9 inches of precipitation each year with 14.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Wheaton |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 65.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 45.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 72.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 42.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 14.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Wheaton Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Wheaton
The current population in Wheaton is 52,926. The population has increased 17.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 52,926 | 1.4% |
| 2023 | 52,172 | -1.1% |
| 2022 | 52,775 | 1.8% |
| 2021 | 51,836 | 1.3% |
| 2020 | 51,191 | 1.9% |
| 2019 | 50,229 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 50,459 | 0.7% |
| 2017 | 50,095 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 49,764 | -1.8% |
| 2015 | 50,688 | 1.7% |
| 2014 | 49,831 | 3.7% |
| 2013 | 48,047 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 48,089 | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 47,279 | 4.9% |
| 2010 | 45,079 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Wheaton
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Wheaton is:
21.4% White with 11,342 White residents.
19.0% African American with 10,048 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 85 American Indian residents.
10.0% Asian with 5,280 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.6% Other with 847 Other residents.
3.1% Two Or More with 1,642 Two Or More residents.
44.7% Hispanic with 23,682 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Wheaton | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 21.4% | 46.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 19.0% | 28.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 10.0% | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.1% | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 44.7% | 12.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in Wheaton
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Wheaton is 50.0% female with 26,483 female residents.
Wheaton is 50.0% male with 26,442 male residents.
| Gender | Wheaton | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.0% | 51.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.0% | 48.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Wheaton for adults over 25
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13.0% of adults in Wheaton completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Wheaton completed 9-12th grade.
20.0% of adults in Wheaton completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in Wheaton completed some college.
5.0% of adults in Wheaton completed associate's degree.
19.0% of adults in Wheaton completed bachelor's degree.
13.0% of adults in Wheaton completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Wheaton completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Wheaton completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Wheaton | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 13.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 20.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 17.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Wheaton, Maryland
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4.3% of households in Wheaton earn Less than $10,000.
2.7% of households in Wheaton earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.2% of households in Wheaton earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.0% of households in Wheaton earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.5% of households in Wheaton earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.6% of households in Wheaton earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.1% of households in Wheaton earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.9% of households in Wheaton earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.9% of households in Wheaton earn $150,000 to $199,999.
20.8% of households in Wheaton earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Wheaton | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.3% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.7% | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.2% | 4.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.0% | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.5% | 7.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.6% | 12.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.1% | 11.9% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.9% | 18.9% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.9% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 20.8% | 20.3% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
