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Rockville, Maryland, in Montgomery county, is 4 miles SE of Gaithersburg, Maryland (center to center) and 15 miles NW of Washington, District of Columbia. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Washington metropolitan area. Rockville contains a population of approximately 47,388.
In Rockville, about 54% of adults are married.
In 2000, Rockville had a median family income of $79,051. The typical family in Rockville is better off than most in Maryland. Interestingly, lots of people in the city have Bachelor's degrees (or better). In Rockville, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.
Political donors in Rockville favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $873,843. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.
Rockville has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 68% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Maryland, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.
In Rockville, 78% of commuters drive to work.
Rockville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maryland):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 5% |  |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
Comparing Rockville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maryland (State):
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