What are the schools like in Darnestown, MD?

Darnestown 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 Darnestown?

The median household income in Darnestown, MD is $250,001 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.1%.

What is the weather like in Darnestown, MD?

Darnestown has an average high temperature of 42.2°F in January and 87.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 32.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Darnestown, MD affordable or expensive?

Darnestown's cost of living index is 109, where 100 represents the national average. This means Darnestown is 9% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $902,500 and the median rent is $3,501 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Darnestown, MD?

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

Is Darnestown, MD a Good Place to Live?

Darnestown is a small town of 6,672 in Maryland, with a median household income of $250,001 and a 3.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

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

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

All Darnestown 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

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

Metric	Darnestown, MD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$902,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$3,501	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	93.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$250,001	$74,755

Crime & Safety

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

Schools & Education

Darnestown 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	Darnestown, 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	73.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Darnestown sees average highs of 42.2°F in January and 87.1°F in July, with 44.7 inches of annual precipitation and 32.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Darnestown, MD
Average High — January	42.2°F
Average High — July	87.1°F
Annual Precipitation	44.7"
Annual Snowfall	32.6"

Demographics

Metric	Darnestown, MD	National Avg
Population	6,672	—
Median Age	47.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	36.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	74.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.3%	18.9%
Asian	19.0%	6.3%
Under 18	22.7%	22.2%
65 and over	18.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lowes Island, VA 4 mi Travilah, MD 4 mi North Potomac, MD 4 mi Sugarland Run, VA 5 mi Cascades, VA 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Darnestown

Darnestown, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

20874

Darnestown vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darnestown, MD affordable or expensive?

Darnestown's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts Darnestown roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $902,500 and median rent is $3,501/month.

What is the crime rate in Darnestown, MD?

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

What are the schools like in Darnestown?

Public schools in Darnestown 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. 73.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Darnestown, MD a good place to live?

Darnestown, MD has a population of 6,672, a median household income of $250,001, and an unemployment rate of 3.1%. 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 Darnestown?

Darnestown averages 42.2°F in January and 87.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.7 inches with about 32.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Darnestown?

Darnestown, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 20874.

What is the population of Darnestown?

The population of Darnestown, Maryland is 6,672 with a median age of 47.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Darnestown?

Key numbers for living in Darnestown: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $902,500, median household income $250,001, schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Darnestown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.