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Potomac River (Tract 705800)

Montgomery, Maryland

FIPS 24031705800

Juniper

Potomac River (Tract 705800) is in the lowest 24% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 1% nationally for median income. And it sits in the highest 2% nationally for typical home value.

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

$1,469,129

Higher than 98% of U.S. tracts
Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

30%

Lower than 92% of U.S. tracts
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

24.3

Lower than 76% of U.S. tracts

The basics

Total Population

6,126

Median Age

46.6

Population Density

2,326

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$10,001

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

The Census publishes home values only up to $2 million and incomes up to $250,000, so this ratio cannot be worked out for the most expensive areas.

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

5.33×

Higher than 76% of U.S. tracts
Median Income

$247,207

Higher than 99% of U.S. tracts
Median Rent

$2,963

Higher than 96% of U.S. tracts

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Year

6.2%

Higher than 68% of U.S. tracts
Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

31%

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

5.8%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

86.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

27.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

56.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

44.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

95.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

48.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

5.8

Flood & disaster risk

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

Potomac River (Tract 705800): frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in Potomac River (Tract 705800)?
The estimated median home value in Potomac River (Tract 705800) today is $1,469,129, higher than 98% of U.S. tracts.
How much is property tax in Potomac River (Tract 705800)?
The median annual property tax in Potomac River (Tract 705800) is $10,001.
Is Potomac River (Tract 705800) expensive to live in?
Homes in Potomac River (Tract 705800) cost about 5.33× the median household income, higher than 76% of U.S. tracts.
What is the average rent in Potomac River (Tract 705800)?
The median gross rent in Potomac River (Tract 705800) is $2,963 a month, higher than 96% of U.S. tracts.
How much have home prices grown in Potomac River (Tract 705800)?
Home prices in Potomac River (Tract 705800) have moved 30% over the past five years (6.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
How many people live in Potomac River (Tract 705800)?
Potomac River (Tract 705800) has a population of 6,126, about 2,326 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 46.6.
What is the weather like in Potomac River (Tract 705800)?
Potomac River (Tract 705800) averages 56.2°F year-round, summer highs near 86.1°F, winter lows around 27.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 5.8 inches of snow a year.
Is Potomac River (Tract 705800) at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
Potomac River (Tract 705800)'s FEMA National Risk Index score is 24.3 (lower than 76% of U.S. tracts). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding. Expected annual loss from flooding is $0 per $1,000 of building value.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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