Wheaton, Maryland
Quick Statistics
Wheaton is a community in Montgomery County, Maryland, home to about 52,926 people spread across 6.9 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $44,852 a year, and a typical home is worth about $501,200. About 43.6% of adults hold a college degree, and 92.1% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 10 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Maryland towns GeoStat tracks, Wheaton ranks number 18 of 527 in population, number 206 in median household income, number 118 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Wheaton typically top out near 87°F in July, while January nights average about 27°F. The area sees roughly 31 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | North Kensington, MD | 1.0 mi. | 8,954 |
| 2. | Glenmont, MD | 1.6 mi. | 17,208 |
| 3. | Kensington, MD | 1.8 mi. | 2,369 |
| 4. | Kemp Mill, MD | 2.0 mi. | 13,042 |
| 5. | Garrett Park, MD | 2.1 mi. | 932 |
| 6. | Forest Glen, MD | 2.2 mi. | 6,840 |
| 7. | South Kensington, MD | 2.3 mi. | 8,148 |
| 8. | Chevy Chase View, MD | 2.4 mi. | 1,063 |
What is the population of Wheaton, Maryland?
Wheaton has a population of about 52,926 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Wheaton, Maryland in?
Wheaton is located in Montgomery County, Maryland.
What is the median home value in Wheaton, Maryland?
The median home value in Wheaton is about $501,200, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Wheaton, Maryland?
The median personal income in Wheaton is about $44,852 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Wheaton, Maryland?
Since 1950, 26 tornadoes have been recorded in Montgomery County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Wheaton, Maryland?
Typical July highs run about 87 degrees and January lows about 27 degrees, with around 31 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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