State rank#1 of 24
Smallest county1,065,949 residentsMontgomery County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 24031
Montgomery County, Maryland
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population1,065,949
Household income$132,450
Unemployment2.7%
Life expectancy83.2 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Montgomery County has 1,065,949 residents and ranks #1 by population among Maryland county equivalents. Median household income is $132,450. The annual-average unemployment rate is 2.7%. Its clearest relative strength is life expectancy. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within Maryland
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Montgomery County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Montgomery County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is life expectancy.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $640,300 median home value and $2,068/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $132,450, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Montgomery County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing life expectancy, bachelor’s degree or higher, and poor or fair health. College attainment is 60.6% and life expectancy is 83.2 years.
Potential advantages
- Life expectancy: 83.2 years, rank #1 of 24 available Maryland counties.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 60.6%, rank #2 of 24 available Maryland counties.
- Poor or fair health: 11.7%, rank #2 of 24 available Maryland counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median home value: $640,300, rank #24 of 24; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median gross rent: $2,068/mo, rank #22 of 24; investigate local variation before moving.
- Uninsured: 7.7%, rank #20 of 24; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within Maryland
Rank and range use only counties in Maryland with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$132,450
$132,450; above the state county median of $91,888.
State rank #3 of 24 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$640,300
$640,300; above the state county median of $380,550.
State rank #24 of 24 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$2,068/mo
$2,068/mo; above the state county median of $1,402/mo.
State rank #22 of 24 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
2.7%
2.7%; below the state county median of 3.2%.
State rank #6 of 24 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
60.6%
60.6%; above the state county median of 36.6%.
State rank #2 of 24 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
83.2 years
83.2 years; above the state county median of 76.9 years.
State rank #1 of 24 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
11.7%
11.7%; below the state county median of 15.6%.
State rank #2 of 24 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
7.7%
7.7%; above the state county median of 6.1%.
State rank #20 of 24 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 742 residents
1 per 742 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 1,867 residents.
State rank #2 of 24 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 231 residents
1 per 231 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 356 residents.
State rank #5 of 24 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Montgomery County FAQ
Is Montgomery County a good place to live?
Montgomery County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing life expectancy, bachelor’s degree or higher, and poor or fair health. College attainment is 60.6% and life expectancy is 83.2 years.
What should I know before moving to Montgomery County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $640,300 median home value and $2,068/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $132,450, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Montgomery County?
Montgomery County has 1,065,949 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Montgomery County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 24031; the parent state FIPS is 24.
What is the median household income in Montgomery County?
The ACS median household income is $132,450.
How much does housing cost in Montgomery County?
Housing benchmarks are $640,300 median home value and $2,068/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $132,450, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Montgomery County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 2.7%.
Similar population
Nearby counties in the state ranking
Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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