How are homes heated in Garrett Park, MD?

Name: Heating fuel in Garrett Park, MD, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Garrett Park, used by 81.5% (±7.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

15.7% heat with electricity.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 81.5% (±7.5 points)
Electricity: 15.7%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in Garrett Park

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Garrett Park	Montgomery County	Maryland	United States
Utility gas	81.5% (±7.5 points)	53.1%	43.1%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±12.3 points)	2.4%	6.6%	3.9%
Electricity	15.7% (±7.0 points)	41.2%	44.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	2.8% (±2.3 points)	1.8%	3.8%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±12.3 points)	0.1%	1.0%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±12.3 points)	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±12.3 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±12.3 points)	0.3%	0.5%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±12.3 points)	0.6%	0.6%	1.2%

The survey asks which fuel is used most to heat the home, so a home with a heat pump and an oil backup is counted once, under the one it uses most.

In Garrett Park, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Montgomery County (2.4%).

It is not measurably different from Maryland (6.6%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).

In Garrett Park, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Montgomery County (41.2%).

It is also lower than in Maryland (44.1%).

It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Garrett Park

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Garrett Park
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Garrett Park	—	15.7% (±7.0 points)	—
North Kensington	1.2 mi	27.3% (±5.6 points)	Higher
Kensington	1.2 mi	37.7% (±10.2 points)	Higher
Chevy Chase View	1.3 mi	11.9% (±6.3 points)	Not measurably different
North Bethesda	1.4 mi	43.9% (±2.8 points)	Higher
South Kensington	2.0 mi	20.1% (±5.2 points)	Not measurably different
Wheaton	2.1 mi	31.3% (±3.1 points)	Higher
North Chevy Chase	2.6 mi	31.9% (±12.1 points)	Higher
Forest Glen	2.9 mi	28.7% (±9.2 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: North Kensington, MD (27.3%), Kensington, MD (37.7%), North Bethesda, MD (43.9%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes heated by fuel oil across Montgomery County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
49 (tie)	Rockville	0.6% (±0.2 points)
52 (tie)	Forest Glen	0.4% (±0.7 points)
52 (tie)	Leisure World	0.4% (±0.4 points)
54	Calverton	0.2% (±0.3 points)
55 (tie)	Chevy Chase View	0.0% (±12.1 points)
55 (tie)	Four Corners	0.0% (±1.5 points)
55 (tie)	Garrett Park	0.0% (±12.3 points)
55 (tie)	Martin's Additions	0.0% (±11.4 points)
55 (tie)	Somerset	0.0% (±10.2 points)

Showing 9 of 59 places in Montgomery County, ranked from highest to lowest.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about Garrett Park

What is the most common way to heat a home in Garrett Park?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Garrett Park, used by 81.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Garrett Park heat with oil?

0.0% (±12.3 points) of occupied homes in Garrett Park use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Garrett Park have electric heat?

15.7% (±7.0 points) of occupied homes in Garrett Park heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Garrett Park town, Maryland

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DP04_0063PE, DP04_0063PM, DP04_0066PE, DP04_0066PM, DP04_0065PE, DP04_0065PM, DP04_0064PE, DP04_0064PM, DP04_0068PE, DP04_0068PM, DP04_0069PE, DP04_0069PM, DP04_0067PE, DP04_0067PM, DP04_0070PE, DP04_0070PM, DP04_0071PE, DP04_0071PM

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