How are homes heated in Martin's Additions, MD?

Name: Heating fuel in Martin's Additions, MD, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Martin's Additions, used by 76.9% (±8.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

16.8% heat with electricity.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 76.9% (±8.9 points)
Electricity: 16.8%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in Martin's Additions

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Martin's Additions	Montgomery County	Maryland	United States
Utility gas	76.9% (±8.9 points)	53.1%	43.1%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±11.4 points)	2.4%	6.6%	3.9%
Electricity	16.8% (±8.0 points)	41.2%	44.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	5.4% (±8.0 points)	1.8%	3.8%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±11.4 points)	0.1%	1.0%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.6% (±0.9 points)	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±11.4 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.3% (±0.8 points)	0.3%	0.5%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±11.4 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 Martin's Additions, 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 Martin's Additions, 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 Martin's Additions

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Martin's Additions
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Martin's Additions	—	16.8% (±8.0 points)	—
Chevy Chase Section Three	0.3 mi	12.1% (±4.7 points)	Not measurably different
Chevy Chase Section Five	0.4 mi	8.8% (±4.6 points)	Not measurably different
Chevy Chase	0.8 mi	10.8% (±4.0 points)	Not measurably different
Chevy Chase Village	0.9 mi	12.7% (±4.0 points)	Not measurably different
Chevy Chase (community)	0.9 mi	21.3% (±3.8 points)	Not measurably different
Friendship Heights Village	1.6 mi	42.4% (±6.1 points)	Higher
North Chevy Chase	1.6 mi	31.9% (±12.1 points)	Higher
Somerset	1.7 mi	12.5% (±4.7 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Friendship Heights Village, MD (42.4%), North Chevy Chase, MD (31.9%).

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
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 8 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 Martin's Additions

What is the most common way to heat a home in Martin's Additions?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Martin's Additions, used by 76.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Martin's Additions heat with oil?

0.0% (±11.4 points) of occupied homes in Martin's Additions use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Martin's Additions have electric heat?

16.8% (±8.0 points) of occupied homes in Martin's Additions heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Martin's Additions village, 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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