What are the schools like in Cabin John, MD?

School district data for Cabin John is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Cabin John?

The median household income in Cabin John, MD is $208,598 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Cabin John, MD?

Cabin John has an average high temperature of 42.9°F in January and 88.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 5.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Cabin John, MD affordable or expensive?

Cabin John's cost of living index is 109, where 100 represents the national average. This means Cabin John is 9% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $1,117,300 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Cabin John, MD?

Crime rate data for Cabin John is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Cabin John, MD a Good Place to Live?

Cabin John is a small town of 2,196 in Maryland, with a median household income of $208,598 . Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

Strengths: Cabin John stands out for a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Cabin John is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Cabin John 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

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

Metric	Cabin John, MD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$1,117,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	96.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$208,598	$74,755

Crime & Safety

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Cabin John, MD	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	94.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	99.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Cabin John sees average highs of 42.9°F in January and 88.2°F in July, with 48.5 inches of annual precipitation and 5.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Cabin John, MD
Average High — January	42.9°F
Average High — July	88.2°F
Annual Precipitation	48.5"
Annual Snowfall	5.8"

Demographics

Metric	Cabin John, MD	National Avg
Population	2,196	—
Median Age	51.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	63.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	6.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	16.3%	18.9%
Asian	11.6%	6.3%
Under 18	21.2%	22.2%
65 and over	30.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Cabin John

Cabin John, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

20818

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cabin John, MD affordable or expensive?

Cabin John's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts Cabin John roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $1,117,300 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Cabin John, MD?

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

What are the schools like in Cabin John?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Cabin John, MD a good place to live?

Cabin John, MD has a population of 2,196, a median household income of $208,598, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Cabin John?

Cabin John averages 42.9°F in January and 88.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.5 inches with about 5.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Cabin John?

Cabin John, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 20818.

What is the population of Cabin John?

The population of Cabin John, Maryland is 2,196 with a median age of 51.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Cabin John?

Key numbers for living in Cabin John: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $1,117,300, median household income $208,598. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cabin John side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.