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Poolesville, Maryland

Introduction to Poolesville, Maryland

Poolesville, Maryland, in Montgomery county, is 8 miles W of Germantown, Maryland (center to center) and 27 miles NW of Washington, District of Columbia. The town has a population of 5,151.

Poolesville History

The area of Poolesville was purchased by two brothers, John Poole, Sr. and Joseph Poole, Sr. in 1760. In 1793, John Poole, Jr., after whom the town is named, built a log store. Incorporation occurred in 1867. Though no battles were fought in Poolesville during the Civil War, hundreds of Union soldiers were stationed in Poolesville to watch for Confederate incursions. The Poolesville Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.

Poolesville and Nearby Attractions

  • Markoff's Haunted Forest
  • Seneca Schoolhouse Museum
  • Seneca Creek State Park
  • John Poole House
  • Red Rock Overlook Regional Park

Things To Do In Poolesville

Poolesville is home to many parks and playgrounds such as the L. M. Stevens Park, the E E Halmos Park, and the Brooks Park. The Poolesville Golf Club provides opportunities to play golf. The Markoff's Haunted Forest is a popular tourist attraction, and the Seneca Schoolhouse Museum and John Poole House provide history of the area. The Seneca Creek State Park, Balls Bluff Regional Park, and Temple Hall Farm Regional Park are only a few minutes away by car.

Poolesville Transportation

Air transportation is available at Washington Dulles International Airport.

Poolesville Higher Education

Montgomery College, Frederick Community College, and George Mason University are colleges close to Poolesville.

High Points

Poolesville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maryland):

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Poolesville People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Poolesville Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Poolesville Low Rate of Poverty
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Poolesville College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Poolesville, MD

Comparing Poolesville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maryland (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Male Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Men65
Racial Diversity55
Age of the Population44
Female Share of the Population32
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better109
People Above Poverty109
Median Family Income109
College Educated Adults99

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Public Transportation Use85
Walking and Biking to Work66
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built98
Affordability of Property Taxes32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
Affordability of Rents12
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12
People Living Alone11
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