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Moving to Potomac, MD
$1,285,000Median list
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About Potomac
Potomac ( ) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 47,018. It is named after the nearby Potomac River.
Home prices in Potomac
The median list in Potomac is $1,285,000.
Top places in Potomac
- Potomac Village — village center with shops and dining.
- Great Falls (C&O Canal) — the Maryland-side falls overlook, minutes west.
- Congressional Country Club — championship golf in Potomac.
- Glenstone — world-class modern art museum (timed tickets) in Potomac.
Commuting from Potomac
- No in-CDP station. Nearest Metro: Grosvenor-Strathmore or Bethesda (Red Line, ~15 minutes).
- Falls Road, River Road, and the Clara Barton Parkway serve the area.
- Approximate drive to downtown DC: 30–40 minutes (approximate).
Schools in Potomac
Public schools: Montgomery County Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Potomac FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Potomac, MD?
The median list in Potomac is $1,285,000. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Potomac, MD?
No in-CDP station. Nearest Metro: Grosvenor-Strathmore or Bethesda (Red Line, ~15 minutes). - Which school district serves Potomac, MD?
Potomac is served by Montgomery County Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
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Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.