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Poolesville, MD

Founded 1760Montgomery CountyElev. 126 m
Population
5,704
Median home
$672,300
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
3
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Poolesville

Poolesville is a city in Maryland with about 5,704 residents. Poolesville was founded in 1760 and sits in Montgomery County. The median age is 44.5 and the median household income is $216,653. Homes carry a median value of $672,300, and about 96% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (73.3%). Around 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 36 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
5,704
Median age
44.5
Median household income
$216,653
Per-capita income
$76,103
Poverty rate
2.8%
High-school grad or higher
95.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
67.8%
Unemployment
4.5%
Avg. commute
36.4 min
Work from home
37.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White73.3%
Hispanic or Latino9.5%
Black1.8%
Asian10%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts73.3%
Sales & office9.8%
Service8.4%
Production, transportation & material moving4.3%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance4.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$672,300
Owner-occupied
95.9%
Median year built
1985
Households
1,961
Avg. household size
2.91

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Poolesville has 3 public schools1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading67%
Math52%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Poolesville HighHighGrades 912
John H. Poole MiddleMiddleGrades 68
Poolesville ElementaryElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

Violent and property crime rates for Poolesville vs Maryland and national averages.

Data source being added: FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR/NIBRS, public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Poolesville.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Montgomery County
Winter weatherVery High
HailRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Poolesville is in Montgomery County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Poolesville was founded in 1760 and sits in Montgomery County. Elevation ~126 m.

Map of Poolesville
Poolesville, MD
Where Poolesville is
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Historic places

2 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Mt. NeboDowden's Luck
Notable people from Poolesville
Matthew Heimbach
People searches in Poolesville
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Nearby cities
Gaithersburg (12 mi)Rockville (14 mi)Brunswick (17 mi)Frederick (20 mi)Mount Airy (21 mi)Middletown (22 mi)

Common questions

Poolesville — frequently asked

What is the population of Poolesville, Maryland?
Poolesville has a population of about 5,704, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Poolesville?
The median home value in Poolesville is $672,300 (U.S. Census ACS).
What natural-disaster risks does Poolesville face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Montgomery County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including winter weather, hail, heat wave.
How many schools are in Poolesville?
Poolesville has 3 public schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Poolesville?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Poolesville. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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