What are the schools like in Aspen Hill, MD?

Aspen Hill is served primarily by Montgomery County Public Schools. The district operates 138 elementary schools, 40 middle schools, and 29 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.8:1.

What is the median household income in Aspen Hill?

The median household income in Aspen Hill, MD is $104,582 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.6%.

What is the weather like in Aspen Hill, MD?

Aspen Hill has an average high temperature of 42.2°F in January and 87.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 15.8 inches.

Aspen Hill, MD Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Aspen Hill, MD affordable or expensive?

Aspen Hill's cost of living index is 109, where 100 represents the national average. This means Aspen Hill is 9% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $495,800 and the median rent is $1,885 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Aspen Hill, MD?

Crime rate data for Aspen Hill is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Aspen Hill, MD a Good Place to Live?

Aspen Hill is a mid-sized city of 54,262 in Maryland, with a median household income of $104,582 and a 6.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

Strengths: Aspen Hill stands out for solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Aspen Hill is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Aspen Hill city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 108.6

Aspen Hill's overall cost of living index is 108.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Aspen Hill costs roughly 9% more than the average American city.

Metric	Aspen Hill, MD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$495,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,885	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	63.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$104,582	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Aspen Hill is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Aspen Hill is served primarily by Montgomery County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Aspen Hill, MD	National Avg
School District	Montgomery County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	138	—
Middle Schools	40	—
High Schools	29	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	43.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	84.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Aspen Hill sees average highs of 42.2°F in January and 87.1°F in July, with 46.4 inches of annual precipitation and 15.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Aspen Hill, MD
Average High — January	42.2°F
Average High — July	87.1°F
Annual Precipitation	46.4"
Annual Snowfall	15.8"

Demographics

Metric	Aspen Hill, MD	National Avg
Population	54,262	—
Median Age	36.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	34.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	40.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	17.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	29.2%	18.9%
Asian	9.8%	6.3%
Under 18	25.0%	22.2%
65 and over	14.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Aspen Hill

Aspen Hill, MD is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

20853 20906

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aspen Hill, MD affordable or expensive?

Aspen Hill's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts Aspen Hill roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $495,800 and median rent is $1,885/month.

What is the crime rate in Aspen Hill, MD?

Crime data for Aspen Hill is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Aspen Hill?

Public schools in Aspen Hill are operated by Montgomery County Public Schools. The district has 138 elementary, 40 middle, and 29 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1. 43.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Aspen Hill, MD a good place to live?

Aspen Hill, MD has a population of 54,262, a median household income of $104,582, and an unemployment rate of 6.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Aspen Hill?

Aspen Hill averages 42.2°F in January and 87.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.4 inches with about 15.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Aspen Hill?

Aspen Hill, MD is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 20853, 20906.

What is the population of Aspen Hill?

The population of Aspen Hill, Maryland is 54,262 with a median age of 36.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Aspen Hill?

Key numbers for living in Aspen Hill: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $495,800, median household income $104,582, schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Aspen Hill side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.