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Friendship Heights

Maryland · 5,360 residents · 0.059 sq mi
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Friendship Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $106,771. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 88% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $451,900. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
88% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,360
−1%since 2019
from 5,396 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
90,847 / sq mi
−1%since 2019
from 91,458 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
49.3
+6%since 2019
from 46.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
4K4K5K5K6K201020202024Friendship Heights
20244K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$106,771
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $113,490 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$91,197
+10%since 2019
from $82,697 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
66.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 67.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 6.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services17.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration14.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food7.3%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information0.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$451,900
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $441,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,142
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $2,259 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
33.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 31.5% in 2019
66.8% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+9%since 2019
from 3.9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic70%(3,776)
Black3.4%(181)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(640)
Asian11%(591)
Other3.9%(208)
Diversity Score60.2%(3,249)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.5%(3,402)
Black6.5%(351)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(595)
Asian12.9%(692)
Other3%(162)
Diversity Score67%(3,591)
Diversity Score
67
+11%since 2019
from 60 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
87.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 88.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 98.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
62.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 61.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
−3%since 2019
from 31.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
25.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 27.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
39.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 37.1% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 3.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 67.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
82.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2019
from 85.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 42.8% in 2019
Female
60.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 57.2% in 2019
Foreign born
28.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 31.3% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 1.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Friendship Heights, Maryland?

Friendship Heights, Maryland has about 5,360 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Friendship Heights, Maryland earns about $106,771 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 $451,900, and the typical rent is about $2,142 a month.

How educated are people in Friendship Heights, Maryland?

About 87.6% 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 9.2% of people in Friendship Heights, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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