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Friendship Heights

Maryland · 4,002 residents · 0.059 sq mi
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Friendship Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $119,384. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 77% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $484,300. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
77% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,002
Unchangedsince 2023
from 3,991 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
67,831 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 67,644 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
47.5
−8%since 2023
from 51.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
4K4K5K5K6K201020202024Friendship Heights
20244K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$119,384
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $110,199 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$91,357
−4%since 2023
from $95,076 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 65.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
−8%since 2023
from 0.491 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Information4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$484,300
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $473,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,289
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $2,342 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
38.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 37.1% in 2023
61.4% rent
Vacancy rate
12.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
46.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 48.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 38.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
−6%since 2023
from 4.3 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
24
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic61.8%(2,468)
Black5.5%(218)
Hispanic / Latino14.6%(581)
Asian13.5%(538)
Other4.7%(186)
Diversity Score71.6%(2,859)
2024
White, non-Hispanic58.7%(2,349)
Black6.6%(264)
Hispanic / Latino18.2%(728)
Asian10.5%(422)
Other6%(239)
Diversity Score75.4%(3,018)
Diversity Score
75
+5%since 2023
from 72 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
76.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 75.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 97.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
48.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 51.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.8 min
+4%since 2023
from 29.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
23.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 27.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
27.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 27.6% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
32.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 29.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
11.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
27.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 27.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 61.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
75.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 77.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 39.9% in 2023
Female
56.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 60.1% in 2023
Foreign born
26.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 26.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 96.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
69.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 67.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 12.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Friendship Heights, Maryland?

Friendship Heights, Maryland has about 4,002 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Friendship Heights, Maryland?

The typical household in Friendship Heights, Maryland earns about $119,384 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Friendship Heights, Maryland expensive?

In Friendship Heights, Maryland, the median home is worth about $484,300, and the typical rent is about $2,289 a month.

How educated are people in Friendship Heights, Maryland?

About 76.9% of adults age 25 and over in Friendship Heights, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Friendship Heights, Maryland?

About 10.1% of people in Friendship Heights, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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