Rockville, Maryland

Maryland community balancing growth and livability

Northeast Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro

WhereAtHome Score

69.9

D+

out of 100

Overview

Rockville is a Maryland city with a population of approximately 67,297, part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $615,698. Median household income is $122,470.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 67,297 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $615,698 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $122,470 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 31.7 minutes
  • Part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

67,297

Source: Census ACS

$615,698

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$122,470

Source: Census ACS

31.7 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

56

Source: Walk Score

157 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Montgomery County (county-level results)

75%
22%
Democrat 386,581
Republican 112,637
Leans D+53.3

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 33.4/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 54.8/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 37.7/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 65/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 56/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 51.8/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 69.9

Location

Rockville, MD (39.0838, -77.1530)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.