Livability Score

67
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (7) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Vie de France
Coffee Shop
club house
Coffee Shop
Corner Bakery
Coffee Shop
Colada Shop
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Quartermaine Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Filicori Zecchini
Coffee Shop
Oakville grille
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Le Pain Quotidien
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (14) F
Parthenon Concert Hall
Theatre Arts
Henry-Duffy Park
Attraction
Heights Playhouse
Theatre Arts
AMC Montgomery 16
Cinema
Cabin John Station
Attraction
Lock 14
Attraction
Lock 13
Attraction
Lock 21: Swains Lock
Attraction
Lock 12
Attraction
Lock 11
Attraction
Lock 20
Attraction
Riverbend Park Nature Center
Attraction
Lock 16
Attraction
Lock 19
Attraction
Lock 10
Attraction
Lock 18
Attraction
Lock 17
Attraction
Lock 15
Attraction
Lock 9
Attraction
Lock 8
Attraction
Pielage Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Mondzac Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Ratner Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (11) F
Chipotle
Fast Food
Sprinkles
Sweets
Shake Shack
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
California Tortilla
Fast Food
Playa Bowls
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Goldberg's Bagels
Deli
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Great Falls Snack Bar
Fast Food
Captain's Market
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Flippin' Pizza
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Chopt
Fast Food
Brooklyn's Deli
Deli
Domino's
Fast Food
Fitness (4) F
River Falls Community Center
Community Centre
Potomac Community Recreation Center
Community Centre
Bette Carol Thompson Scotland Neighborhood Recreation Center
Community Centre
Washington Sports Clubs
Gym
Life Time
Gym
Groceries (4) F
Safeway
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Bethesda Co-op
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Balducci
Grocery Store
The Bottle Shop
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Parks (81) F
William F. Bolger Center
Park
Heritage Farm Neighborhood Park
Park
Avenel Local Park
Park
Rapley Preserve Park
Park
Buck Branch Neighborhood Park
Park
Potomac Community Neighborhood Park
Park
Bedfordshire Park
Park
Scotland Neighborhood Park
Park
Butterfly Garden
Park
Rockwood Special Park
Park
Woodrock Terrace Park
Park
Woodrock Playground Park
Park
Highland Stone Neighborhood Park
Park
Cabin John Regional Park
Park
Tot Lot
Playground
Cabin John Park Playground Area
Playground
Seven Locks Local Park
Park
Gregerscroft Neighborhood Park
Park
Beverly Farms Park
Park
McCrillis Gardens Special Park
Park
Booze Creek Stream Valley Park
Park
Fernwood Park
Park
Lock 21 “Swains” Campground
Park
Fernwood Local Park
Park
Stratton Park
Park
Shops (5) F
Big Wheel Bikes
Bicycle
Macy's
Department Store
Jewelry Corner
Fashion
Nordstrom
Department Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Salon Jean & Day Spa
Hairdresser
The Market on the Boulevard
Convenience Store
DSW
Shoes
Irrésistibles
Clothing
Sanctuary
Interior Decoration
South moon under
Clothing
bluemercury
Beauty
Evalash
Beauty
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 5.9% take public transportation in Potomac.
Public Transit Stops (11)
Stops & Stations F
Falls Rd & Bullis School
Bus Stop
Falls Rd & Potomac Tennis Ln
Bus Stop
River Road & Burdette Road
Bus Stop
A
Bus Stop
B
Bus Stop
F
Bus Stop
C
Bus Stop
E
Bus Stop
D
Bus Stop
Rockledge Drive & 6901 Opposite Northbound
Bus Stop
Rockledge Drive (opp. 6901)
Bus Stop
Rockledge Drive & Lockheed Martin Opposite Northbound
Bus Stop
Fernwood Road & Rock Spring Drive Northbound
Bus Stop
Fernwood Road at Rock Spring Drive (opp. Marriott H.Q.)
Bus Stop
Rockledge Dr. (opp. Lockheed Martin)
Bus Stop
Fernwood Rd & Camalier Building
Bus Stop
Fernwood Road & Camalier Building Northbound
Bus Stop
Fernwood Road at Camalier Building (opp. Demo. Plaza)
Bus Stop
Democracy Blvd & Fernwood Rd
Bus Stop
Rockledge 6710 & Rock Center Opposite Eastbound
Bus Stop
River Rd & Beech Tree Rd
Bus Stop
6710 Rockledge Dr.
Bus Stop
Rockledge & Rock Spring Demo Mid-block Southbound
Bus Stop
Rockledge Dr. (bet. Rock Spring Dr. and Democracy Blvd.)
Bus Stop
Rockledge Dr + Rock Spring Dr
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
5.9% B
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Potomac is 197/100 - which is 66% higher than Maryland.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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crime A+

Potomac crime rates are 878 per 100k, which is 57% lower than Maryland
Property Crime
706 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
172 crimes per 100k A
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employment A+

The median income in Potomac is $189,729 - which is 149% higher than Maryland.
Med. Household Income
$189,729 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.5% A
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (10)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Cabin John Fire Station 30
Fire Station
Cabin John Fire Station 10
Fire Station
Rockville Fire Station 33
Fire Station
Joe McDonald, MD
Doctor
Naval Surface Warfare Center Fire Station 52
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Bethesda Fire Station Company 26
Fire Station
Center for Back Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation
Clinic
Center For Repetitive Motion Disorders
Clinic
Ellen Brodsky DDS and Associates
Dentist
Maryland State Police - Barrack N
Police
Wildwood Medical Center
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D-
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housing B+

Potomac home prices are $905,800 - which is 212% higher than Maryland
Home Price
$905,800 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
2% C+
Home Affordability
4.8x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A+

The Potomac graduation rate is 97% - which is 12% higher than Maryland
School Test Scores
81% A
High School Grad. Rates
97% A+
Elementary Schools (19) F
German International School Washington Dc
Connelly School Of The Holy Child
Bullis School
Our Lady Of Mercy School
Potomac Glen Day School
Norwood School
Potomac Elementary
The Manor Montessori School
Cabin John Middle School
Georgetown Hill Early School
Seven Locks Elementary
Bells Mill Elementary
The Heights School
Harbor School
Mc Lean School Of Maryland
Herbert Hoover Middle
Carderock Springs Elementary
Wayside Elementary
St Andrew'S Episcopal Day Schl
St Andrew'S Episcopal School
The Maddux School
Ivymount School
Beverly Farms Elementary
Holton-Arms School
The Primary Day School
High Schools (8) F
German International School Washington Dc
Connelly School Of The Holy Child
Bullis School
The Heights School
Mc Lean School Of Maryland
Winston Churchill High
St Andrew'S Episcopal Day Schl
St Andrew'S Episcopal School
Ivymount School
Holton-Arms School
Walter Johnson High
The Madeira School
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ratings A+

Potomac has an overall rating of 92% from 7 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (6)
From AreaVibes A+
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My Life in Potomac, MD 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 12, 2015) I live in Potomac, Maryland and I love it. There is always something fun to do. The summers can be a bit humid, but the winters are mild and never devastating. I moved here about 10 years ago so my children could have a great area to grow up in. I have never heard a complaint fro ...Read More m them about the area that we live in.Potomac has the seventh most top-educated students and schools in America and it has been ranked one of the safest cities on the east coast. I feel at ease knowing that my kids are being educate by some of the best and protected by some of the best. I have never felt as though I need to worry about my children, myself, or my possessions. I can't recall there ever being a break-in within my neighborhood.

Potomac, Maryland is also a amazing city for adults as well. There are many areas to work within the city, but businesses and offices in both Washington Dc and Baltimore are only a short commute away as well, though the highways do get backed up around rush hour. There are plenty of award winning restaurants with a wide range of choices and there is Potomac Village which has many different shops to suit anyone's fancy. If being outside is more your thing I highly recommend the numerous hiking trails around the border of the city. There are even great opportunities to raft or kayak down the Potomac river. Every October we celebrate "Potomac Day", in which the local community has a wonderful little party which includes crafts, food vendors, and even a parade. It is quite a marvelous day, unless we get rain, and everybody in my family loves it.
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Potomac? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      William F. Bolger Center
      Heritage Farm Neighborhood Park
      Avenel Local Park
      Rapley Preserve Park
      Buck Branch Neighborhood Park
      Potomac Community Neighborhood Park
      Bedfordshire Park
      Scotland Neighborhood Park

      Entertainment

      Parthenon Concert Hall
      Henry-Duffy Park
      Heights Playhouse
      AMC Montgomery 16
      Cabin John Station
      Lock 14
      Lock 13
      Lock 21: Swains Lock

      Food & Drink

      Chipotle
      Sprinkles
      Shake Shack
      McDonald's
      California Tortilla
      Playa Bowls
      Baskin-Robbins
      Goldberg's Bagels

      C Commute

      Is public transit available in Potomac? Of all people who commute, 5.9% take public transportation in Potomac.
      Drive to Work
      67%

      9% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      6%

      1% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Potomac? The cost of living in Potomac is 197/100 - which is 66% higher than Maryland.
      Potomac
      197

      97% more expensive than average

      Maryland
      119

      19% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Potomac? Potomac crime rates are 878, which are 57% lower than Maryland
      Total Crime
      878 per 100k people

      62% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 114

      62% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      1%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Potomac? The median income in Potomac is $189,729 which is 149% higher than Maryland.
      Median household income
      $189,729243% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $88,621197% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      47% lower than the US average

      C+ Health & Safety

      Is Potomac a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Joe McDonald, MD

      B+ Housing

      What are Potomac home prices? Potomac home prices are $905,800 - which is 212% higher than Maryland
      Median home value
      $905,800390% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,024113% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      86%

      35% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Potomac have good schools? The Potomac graduation rate is 97% - which is 12% higher than Maryland
      High school grad. rates
      97%

      17% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      81%

      68% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      8% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Potomac a good place to live? Potomac has an overall rating of 92% from 7 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      92%

      7 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      98%

      6 total surveys

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