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Poolesville

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    Overall Grade
  • Town in Maryland
  • 17 reviews
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      NG
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      C
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      A-
    8. Weather
      B-
    9. Cost of Living
      B-
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      B-
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    Poolesville is a town in Maryland with a population of 5,163. Poolesville is in Montgomery County and is one of the best places to live in Maryland. Living in Poolesville offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Poolesville there are a lot of parks. Residents of Poolesville tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Poolesville are highly rated.
    About Poolesville...
    Population
    5,163

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $397,800
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,851
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      17%
    • Own
      83%
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    Poolesville Rankings

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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
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      13%
    • 18-24 years
      13%
    • 25-34 years
      7%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      23%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      8%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      21%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      28%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      16%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      13%

    Working in Poolesville

    Jobs
    A-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $154,107
    National
    $55,322
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      Poolesville Reviews

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      I would like for there to be more stores and more things to do. There are only a few convenience stores and decent restaurants. I love the safety and sense of community. The schools provide amazing educations as well. It is a great place to raise a family, except the housing is pretty expensive. The town is almost completely white and pretty conservative (lots of farmers). I wish there was more diversity. It is not far from many cities but there is always at least a 20 minute commute to go anywhere.
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      Poolesville is a great town for rural folk. It has a vast array of nature in its community and is open to new, diverse cultures. The public schools in Poolesville are extremely great for preparing kids for college and activities beyond the classroom. As a city, Poolesville can be, at some times, bare because of the open landscapes in contrast to the few, sparse buildings. However, it still houses a close-knit community and its a great place to be a part of.
      Poolesville is a charming little town. The people that live here are friendly and caring. Poolesville High School is one of the top high schools in Maryland. My daughter is a freshman in college her writing abilities are so impressive she didn't have to take freshman English. She attributes her talent to her teachers at Poolesville.

      Additionally, we are only 30 minutes from Washington DC. If that doesn't appeal to you, ten minutes up the road is a drive on ferry that will take you to Virginia.

      My one complaint is that the grocery store closed. Poolesville is adding numerous housing developments. I think opening a grocery store would be a success.