How many renters in Potomac, MD pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
46.1% (±11.6 points) of renting households in Potomac, MD spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
33.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 46.1% (±11.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 33.8% (±8.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.3% (±5.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Potomac
| Share of income spent on rent | Potomac | Montgomery County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 18.1% (±7.5 points) | 10.7% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.0% (±5.5 points) | 12.3% | 12.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 15.5% (±6.9 points) | 13.4% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.3% (±3.4 points) | 12.0% | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.3% (±8.2 points) | 9.7% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 33.8% (±8.2 points) | 41.9% | 42.3% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Potomac against Montgomery County, its state and the nation
| Potomac | Montgomery County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 46.1% (±11.6 points) | 51.6% (±1.5 points) | 51.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 33.8% (±8.2 points) | 41.9% (±1.3 points) | 42.3% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.3% (±5.8 points) | 30.8% (±0.6 points) | 30.8% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $91,141 (±$23,443) | $79,810 (±$1,782) | $62,703 (±$866) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,887 (±$342) | $2,068 (±$20) | $1,705 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In Potomac, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Montgomery County (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from Maryland (51.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Montgomery County, Potomac ranks 43 of 57 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 223 of 383.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Potomac
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potomac | — | 46.1% (±11.6 points) | — |
| Cabin John | 3.2 mi | 0.0% (±73.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Glen Echo | 4.2 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Bethesda | 4.3 mi | 42.6% (±5.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bethesda | 4.4 mi | 46.2% (±4.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Travilah | 4.4 mi | 66.1% (±28.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| McLean | 4.8 mi | 48.6% (±8.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rockville | 5.3 mi | 51.6% (±4.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brookmont | 5.4 mi | 63.0% (±29.1 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Montgomery County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 37 | Layhill | 48.8% (±26.4 points) |
| 38 | Olney | 48.7% (±11.6 points) |
| 39 | Gaithersburg | 48.6% (±4.7 points) |
| 40 | Wheaton | 47.2% (±7.5 points) |
| 41 | Four Corners | 46.4% (±21.9 points) |
| 42 | Bethesda | 46.2% (±4.1 points) |
| 43 | Potomac | 46.1% (±11.6 points) |
| 44 | Darnestown | 44.6% (±53.6 points) |
| 45 | Kemp Mill | 44.5% (±23.4 points) |
| 46 | Burtonsville | 43.7% (±18.1 points) |
| 47 | Forest Glen | 43.2% (±22.0 points) |
| 48 | North Bethesda | 42.6% (±5.5 points) |
| 49 | Friendship Heights Village | 38.8% (±9.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 57 places in Montgomery County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Potomac is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Potomac
Are renters in Potomac rent-burdened?
46.1% of renting households in Potomac pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Potomac spend on rent?
The median renting household in Potomac, MD spends 27.3% (±5.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Potomac CDP, Maryland
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Potomac CDP, Maryland
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Potomac CDP, Maryland
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Potomac CDP, Maryland (place:63300, in state:24).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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