Montgomery County

MD · Pop. 28,590 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Montgomery County is a suburban county in MD with a population of approximately 28,590.

$/Acre: $3,534

Property Tax: 1.09%

Growing Season: 194 days

Broadband: 71%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 37.2/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.09%

Local Sales Tax1.31%

Combined Sales Tax7.31%

Cost of Living Index116.5

Median Household Income$69,879

Poverty Rate10.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,534

Median Home Price$253K

Acres for Sale4630

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season194 days

Annual Rainfall45.2 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low27°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,929 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado2/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)313 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K580

Property Crime /100K654

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response37 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital17.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage71%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City33 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby42%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.9%

Ag EconomyModerate