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Chevy Chase

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Total population

9,445

Median home value

$1,245,000

83.8%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$211,765

Chevy Chase$212k
National$74k
Coordinates38.99°, -77.07°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Overview

Situated in Maryland, United States, Chevy Chase is a small census-designated community. Located at 38.993°, -77.075°, Chevy Chase occupies a warm-temperate portion of the northern hemisphere. The population stands at approximately 9,445. Open solar datasets indicate about 1,504 kWh/m² of solar irradiance per year, combined with sunshine for roughly 59% of daylight hours. Climatically, locations at this latitude tend to experience warm summers and cool winters. The administrative footprint covers about 6.2 km². Population density therefore averages about 1,523 per km², a dense urban fabric. Detailed open-data panels follow, covering demographics, climate, geography, wildlife and nearby settlements.

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History & geography

Demographics & economy

Median age
50.3
Median home value
$1,245,000
Housing units
4,071
Poverty rate
4.3%
Unemployment
1.9%

Race & ethnicity

White
72.6%
Black
6.3%
Asian
6.5%
Hispanic
8.3%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude
38.9925
Longitude
-77.0749
Water area
0.01 mi²
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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure
23.9%
Diabetes
5.8%
Adult obesity
21.7%
Binge drinking
17.9%
Adult smoking
5%
No leisure activity
12.2%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Total
125
Elementary
80
Middle
23
High
17
Other
5

Largest nearby schools

  • Montgomery Blair High
    High · Silver Spring · 3,204 students · 16.7:1 ratio
  • Walter Johnson High
    High · Bethesda · 2,942 students · 18.6:1 ratio
  • Wheaton High
    High · Silver Spring · 2,599 students · 16.6:1 ratio
  • Richard Montgomery High
    High · Rockville · 2,390 students · 17.8:1 ratio
  • Bethesda-Chevy Chase High
    High · Bethesda · 2,335 students · 18:1 ratio
  • Winston Churchill High
    High · Potomac · 2,234 students · 18.6:1 ratio
  • Paint Branch High
    High · Burtonsville · 2,135 students · 16.4:1 ratio
  • Walt Whitman High
    High · Bethesda · 2,018 students · 17.4:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).

Earthquake history

Photos

Sights & places nearby

Notable people from here

People born within ~10 km, from Wikidata (CC0). Click any name for their Wikipedia article.

Nearby places in Maryland

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Geography & sun

Avg solar (kWh/m²/day)
4.12
Annual solar (kWh/m²)
1,504

Elevation, sunrise/sunset and daylight from Open-Meteo. Solar climatology from NASA POWER.

Nearby airports

Public attention

Books about Chevy Chase

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Recent natural events nearby

Ground air-quality sensors

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Events

Sources

  • • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
  • • Wikidata
  • • NCES via Urban Institute Education Data Portal
  • • CDC PLACES
  • • Open-Meteo / sunrise-sunset.org
  • • Open Library