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Suburb
Washington, D.C.

Derwood

#16 in Best Places to Live in Maryland
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb in Maryland
  • 18 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      NG
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      B-
    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-
    Derwood is a suburb of Washington, D.C. with a population of 1,992. 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
    1,992
    Suburb of
    Washington, D.C.
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $569,400
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,144
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      34%
    • Own
      66%
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    Crime & Safety

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

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      6%
    • 18-24 years
      4%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      7%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      22%
    • 65+ years
      25%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      43%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      27%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      14%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      7%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      10%
      13%
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    Working in Derwood

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $84,375
    National
    $55,322
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      Derwood Reviews

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      We are early 30's professionals who recently moved to Derwood, MD. We in the Candlewood Park area of Derwood and absolutely love it. Everyone is extremely friendly, and there are so many outdoor parks, paths, and places to explore. Lake Needwood is a great place to kayak, hike, and more. Derwood is really safe, and people are extremely active.
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      Derwood is very family-friendly and has a great education system! This neighborhood is great for upcoming families.
      Honestly, It is a nice area, but there isn't much of anything to do except drink at the bar. It is relatively safe, but there are sometimes car accidents and some minimal criminal activity. Great place to raise children, but surrounding areas outside of Derwood have plenty of crime. I think you guys should figure out how to add more life to the area and less crime.
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