Montgomery County
Adjacent to Washington, D.C. and home to thriving communities like Bethesda and Silver Spring, Montgomery County is Maryland’s largest and most affluent county. The County has seven distinct regions, each with its own personality and flair.
Demographics | Housing | Schools | Transportation | Attractions | Taxes
Demographics
| Land Area | 507 Square Miles |
| Population | 1,051,892 |
| Median Age | 39.6 |
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Housing
| Number of Households | 384,015 |
| Average Household Income | $142,831 |
| Average Home Sold Price | $544,407 |
| Average Detached Home Sold Price | $671,949 |
Schools
| School Enrollment | 161,470 |
| Graduation Rate | 89.5% |
| Average SAT Score | 1167 |
| Cost Invested Per Pupil | $16,281 |
Transportation
Bordering Washington, D.C. and located just across the Potomac River from Fairfax County, Montgomery County is conveniently located with easy access to Arlington via car or rail.
- 11 Metrorail stations
- 20 Metrobus routes
- 87 Ride On local routes
- Bethesda Circulator bus
- MARC Train
- Uber, Lyft and numerous taxi companies
Attractions
Strathmore | Cabin John Regional Park | Rockville Town Square | Clara Barton National Historic Park | National Museum of Health & Medicine | The C&O Canal National Historic Park | Montgomery County Parks and Recreation
Taxes
| State Income Tax (MD) | 5.00% |
| Real Property Tax Rate | $1.1000 per $100 Assessed Value |
| Vehicle Tax | $1.8075 per $100 Assessed Value |
| Sales Tax | 6.0% |