Cost of Living in Potomac, MD

Population: 46,230 • 2026 Data

$239,205
Median Household Income
+209% vs national
$2,616
Median Monthly Rent
+94% vs national
$1,105,900
Median Home Value
+226% vs national
3.6%
Unemployment Rate

Housing in Potomac

The median home value in Potomac, MD is $1,105,900. Monthly rent for a typical unit averages $2,616, while total monthly housing costs (including utilities and insurance) average $3,158.

Rent-to-income ratio: 13.1%. This is within the recommended 30% threshold, suggesting housing is relatively affordable for median-income earners.

Income and Employment

The median household income in Potomac, MD is $239,205. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6%, with a labor force of 22,895 people.

Other Cities in Maryland

Baltimore, MD → Columbia, MD → Germantown, MD → Waldorf, MD → Silver Spring, MD → Frederick, MD → Ellicott City, MD → Glen Burnie, MD →

Data Sources

All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. National median figures used for comparison context.

Verify at data.census.gov