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Friendship Heights

Maryland · 4,698 residents · 0.059 sq mi
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Friendship Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $76,804. Population has fallen 20% since 2011, a loss of 1,174 residents. 82% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $429,000. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
82% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,698
−20%vs 2011
vs 5,872 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
79,627 / sq mi
−20%vs 2011
vs 99,525 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
47.1
+2%vs 2011
vs 46.1 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,804
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $79,900 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$64,685
−5%vs 2011
vs $68,208 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
54.8%
−3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 57.8% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.5%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 9.5% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
+1%vs 2011
vs 0.398 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services10.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Information2.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade0.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance0.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$429,000
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $395,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,751
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,841 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
18.3%
−15.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.2% in 2011
68.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.3%
−3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.3% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.3%
+3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.2% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.6
+13%vs 2011
vs 4.9 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic72.1%(4,236)
Black4%(233)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(597)
Asian9.5%(558)
Other4.2%(248)
Diversity Score57.1%(3,353)
2010
White, non-Hispanic70.6%(3,318)
Black5.4%(252)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(417)
Asian11.8%(555)
Other4.6%(218)
Diversity Score61%(2,866)
Diversity Score
61
+7%vs 2011
vs 57 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
82.2%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.3%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 98.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
52.6%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 52.7% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.8 min
+1%vs 2011
vs 31.5 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
40.6%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.1% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.3% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
45.4%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.1% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.4%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.1% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.3% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.9%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.9% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
24.8%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.1% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.9%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 8.9% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
86.8%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 85.8% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.8%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 40.8% in 2011
Female
59.2%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 59.2% in 2011
Foreign born
37.3%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.1% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.6%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Friendship Heights, Maryland?

Friendship Heights, Maryland has about 4,698 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Friendship Heights, Maryland earns about $76,804 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 $429,000, and the typical rent is about $1,751 a month.

How educated are people in Friendship Heights, Maryland?

About 82.2% 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 9.5% of people in Friendship Heights, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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