Damascus, Maryland
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City Overview
As of 2009, Damascus's population is 11,550 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 4.52 percent.
The median home cost in Damascus is $391,020. Home appreciation the last year has been -12.50 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Damascus's cost of living is 41.29% Higher than the U.S. average.
Damascus public schools spend $8,347 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 17 students per teacher in Damascus.
The unemployment rate in Damascus is 5.10 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Damascus jobs have Decreased by 2.80 percent.
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People
The 2009 Damascus, MD, population is 11,550. There are 1,242 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Damascus, MD
The median age is 35.2. The US median is 37.6. 64.09% of people in Damascus, MD, are married. 8.15% are divorced.
The average household size is 3.13 people. 41.87% of people are married, with children. 10.35% have children, but are single.
Race in Damascus, MD
89.47% of people are white, 3.98% are black, 2.43% are asian, 0.24% are native american, and 3.53% claim 'Other'.
4.79% of the people in Damascus, MD, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 95.21% are non-hispanic).
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Philip Anderson on Damascus: beautiful surrounding countryside, lots of amenities concentrated nearby, and great natural recreation within 12 to 50 minutes: forest preserve, golf, C&O Canal tow... (read more)Way too expensive for the offerings: Damascus is located in the "prestigious" Montgomery County MD, located between Washington DC and Baltimore MD. One of the problems is that Damascus is upper northern... (read more)Have an opinion about Damascus? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Damascus Click Here
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Health
There are 644 physicians per 100,000 population in Damascus, MD. The US average is 170.
Damascus, MD Health Index
Air quality in Damascus, MD is 20 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Damascus, MD is 50 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 99 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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Philip Anderson on Damascus: beautiful surrounding countryside, lots of amenities concentrated nearby, and great natural recreation within 12 to 50 minutes: forest preserve, golf, C&O Canal tow... (read more)Way too expensive for the offerings: Damascus is located in the "prestigious" Montgomery County MD, located between Washington DC and Baltimore MD. One of the problems is that Damascus is upper northern... (read more)Have an opinion about Damascus? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Damascus Click Here
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Economy
| Unemployment Rate | 5.10% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | -2.80% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 29.40% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 5.00% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 9.50% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $30,362 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $83,054 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 4.26% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 4.57% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 5.90% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 10.65% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 17.99% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 20.45% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 26.07% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 7.75% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 1.46% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.90% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 18.01% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 25.85% | 20.24% |
| Service | 13.05% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 27.88% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.49% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 9.05% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 5.67% | 14.44% |
The unemployment rate in Damascus, MD, is 5.10%, with job growth of -2.80%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 29.40%.
Damascus, MD Taxes
Damascus, MD,sales tax rate is 5.00%. Income tax is 9.50%.
Damascus, MD Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $30,362, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $83,054.
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Philip Anderson on Damascus: beautiful surrounding countryside, lots of amenities concentrated nearby, and great natural recreation within 12 to 50 minutes: forest preserve, golf, C&O Canal tow... (read more)Way too expensive for the offerings: Damascus is located in the "prestigious" Montgomery County MD, located between Washington DC and Baltimore MD. One of the problems is that Damascus is upper northern... (read more)Have an opinion about Damascus? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Damascus Click Here
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Housing
| Median Home Age | 21 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $391,020 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -12.50% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 84.36% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 1.58% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 13.34% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $11.95 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 0.00% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 0.98% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 0.00% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 0.15% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 0.00% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 5.54% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.97% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 30.51% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 30.12% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 11.44% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 9.40% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.44% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 9.22% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 9.49% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 4.95% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 40.98% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 14.72% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 8.16% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 6.19% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 3.86% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 2.42% | 13.55% |
The median home value in Damascus, MD, is $391,020. Home appreciation is -12.50% over the last year. The median age of Damascus, MD, real estate is 21 years.
Damascus, MD Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 13.34% of the Damascus, MD, population. 1.58% of houses and apartments in Damascus, MD, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Damascus Housing SperlingViews
Way too expensive for the offerings: Damascus is located in the "prestigious" Montgomery County MD, located between Washington DC and Baltimore MD. One of the problems is that Damascus is upper northern... (read more)Philip Anderson on Damascus: beautiful surrounding countryside, lots of amenities concentrated nearby, and great natural recreation within 12 to 50 minutes: forest preserve, golf, C&O Canal tow... (read more)Have an opinion about Damascus? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Damascus Click Here
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Crime
Damascus, MD, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 3. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Damascus, MD, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 3. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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Philip Anderson on Damascus: beautiful surrounding countryside, lots of amenities concentrated nearby, and great natural recreation within 12 to 50 minutes: forest preserve, golf, C&O Canal tow... (read more)Way too expensive for the offerings: Damascus is located in the "prestigious" Montgomery County MD, located between Washington DC and Baltimore MD. One of the problems is that Damascus is upper northern... (read more)Have an opinion about Damascus? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Damascus Click Here
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Climate
Damascus, MD, gets 48 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 32 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 113.
On average, there are 202 sunny days per year in Damascus, MD. The July high is around 84 degrees. The January low is 24. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 43 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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Philip Anderson on Damascus: beautiful surrounding countryside, lots of amenities concentrated nearby, and great natural recreation within 12 to 50 minutes: forest preserve, golf, C&O Canal tow... (read more)Way too expensive for the offerings: Damascus is located in the "prestigious" Montgomery County MD, located between Washington DC and Baltimore MD. One of the problems is that Damascus is upper northern... (read more)Have an opinion about Damascus? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Damascus Click Here
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Education
Damascus, MD, schools spend $8,347 per student. There are 17 pupils per teacher, 342 students per librarian, and 353 children per counselor in Damascus, MD schools.
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Philip Anderson on Damascus: beautiful surrounding countryside, lots of amenities concentrated nearby, and great natural recreation within 12 to 50 minutes: forest preserve, golf, C&O Canal tow... (read more)Way too expensive for the offerings: Damascus is located in the "prestigious" Montgomery County MD, located between Washington DC and Baltimore MD. One of the problems is that Damascus is upper northern... (read more)Have an opinion about Damascus? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Damascus Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Damascus, MD, takes 38 minutes. 79% of commuters drive their own car alone. 12% carpool with others. 2% take mass transit and 5% work from home.
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Philip Anderson on Damascus: beautiful surrounding countryside, lots of amenities concentrated nearby, and great natural recreation within 12 to 50 minutes: forest preserve, golf, C&O Canal tow... (read more)Way too expensive for the offerings: Damascus is located in the "prestigious" Montgomery County MD, located between Washington DC and Baltimore MD. One of the problems is that Damascus is upper northern... (read more)Have an opinion about Damascus? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Damascus Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Damascus, MD is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Damascus, MD is more expensive.
Overall, Damascus, MD cost of living is 141.29.
Damascus Cost of Living SperlingViews
Way too expensive for the offerings: Damascus is located in the "prestigious" Montgomery County MD, located between Washington DC and Baltimore MD. One of the problems is that Damascus is upper northern... (read more)Philip Anderson on Damascus: beautiful surrounding countryside, lots of amenities concentrated nearby, and great natural recreation within 12 to 50 minutes: forest preserve, golf, C&O Canal tow... (read more)Have an opinion about Damascus? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Damascus Click Here
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Religion
| Percent Religious | 52.66% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 21.20% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 14.92% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.77% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 5.08% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 1.68% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 1.17% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 1.44% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 3.86% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 1.68% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 3.98% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 9.60% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.09% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 2.11% | 0.54% |
52.66% of the people in Damascus, MD are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 21.20% are Catholic; 14.92% are Protestant; 0.77% are LDS; 3.98% are another Christian faith; 9.60% in Damascus, MD are Jewish; 0.09% are an eastern faith; 2.11% affilitates with Islam.
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Philip Anderson on Damascus: beautiful surrounding countryside, lots of amenities concentrated nearby, and great natural recreation within 12 to 50 minutes: forest preserve, golf, C&O Canal tow... (read more)Way too expensive for the offerings: Damascus is located in the "prestigious" Montgomery County MD, located between Washington DC and Baltimore MD. One of the problems is that Damascus is upper northern... (read more)Have an opinion about Damascus? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Damascus Click Here
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Voting
65.97% of the people in Damascus, MD are registered as Democrats. 32.83% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 1.19%.
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Philip Anderson on Damascus: beautiful surrounding countryside, lots of amenities concentrated nearby, and great natural recreation within 12 to 50 minutes: forest preserve, golf, C&O Canal tow... (read more)Way too expensive for the offerings: Damascus is located in the "prestigious" Montgomery County MD, located between Washington DC and Baltimore MD. One of the problems is that Damascus is upper northern... (read more)Have an opinion about Damascus? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Damascus Click Here
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