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Derwood
  • Suburb in Maryland
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Suburb
Washington, D.C.

Derwood

#25 in Best Places to Live in Maryland
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb in Maryland
  • 20 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      B minus
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B minus
    Derwood is a suburb of Washington, D.C. with a population of 1,890. Derwood is in Montgomery County and is one of the best places to live in Maryland. Living in Derwood offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Derwood there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals live in Derwood and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Derwood are highly rated.
    About Derwood...
    Population
    1,890
    Suburb of
    Washington, D.C.
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $563,700
    National
    $217,500
    Median Rent
    $1,160
    National
    $1,062
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      40%
    • Own
      60%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    unavailable
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.7
    • Robbery
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      4%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      20%
    • 65+ years
      24%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      42%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      29%
      20%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      16%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      6%
      27%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      12%
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    Working in Derwood

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $72,351
    National
    $62,843
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