Washington Grove, MD

Washington Grove, Maryland

Washington Grove, Maryland, in Montgomery county, is 1 miles E of Gaithersburg, Maryland (center to center) and 19 miles NW of Washington, District of Columbia. The town has a population of 515.

The People and Families of Washington Grove

In Washington Grove, about 65% of adults are married. Lots of Washington Grove people are married off.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in the town, in comparison to similar towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Washington Grove had a median family income of $97,029. People in Washington Grove generally have good earning power. The town has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Washington Grove than most places. The town enjoys an educated population. In Washington Grove, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Washington Grove. This town has lots of successful singles.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Washington Grove gave more campaign money ($5,300) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Washington Grove Housing

Owners occupy 95% of the housing units in Washington Grove. On average, the construction date of housing in the town is earlier than you'll find in most places. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Washington Grove, 69% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 2%

Comparative Profile of Washington Grove, MD

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents

Washington Grove Almanac

Washington Grove Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Washington Grove Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Washington Grove Colleges

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