What are the schools like in Flower Hill, MD?

Flower 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 Flower Hill?

The median household income in Flower Hill, MD is $101,477 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.8%.

What is the weather like in Flower Hill, MD?

Flower Hill has an average high temperature of 42.2°F in January and 87.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 32.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Flower Hill, MD affordable or expensive?

Flower Hill's cost of living index is 109, where 100 represents the national average. This means Flower Hill is 9% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $411,700 and the median rent is $1,807 per month.

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

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

Is Flower Hill, MD a Good Place to Live?

Flower Hill is a small city of 14,631 in Maryland, with a median household income of $101,477 and a 6.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

Strengths: Flower Hill stands out for solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population.

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

All Flower 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

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

Metric	Flower Hill, MD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$411,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,807	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	78.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$101,477	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Flower 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

Flower 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	Flower 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	39.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Flower Hill sees average highs of 42.2°F in January and 87.1°F in July, with 46.7 inches of annual precipitation and 32.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Flower Hill, MD
Average High — January	42.2°F
Average High — July	87.1°F
Annual Precipitation	46.7"
Annual Snowfall	32.6"

Demographics

Metric	Flower Hill, MD	National Avg
Population	14,631	—
Median Age	36.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	38.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	14.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	28.4%	18.9%
Asian	15.0%	6.3%
Under 18	25.1%	22.2%
65 and over	12.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Gaithersburg, MD 1 mi Montgomery Village, MD 2 mi Washington Grove, MD 2 mi Redland, MD 3 mi Laytonsville, MD 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Flower Hill

Flower Hill, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

20879

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flower Hill, MD affordable or expensive?

Flower Hill's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts Flower Hill roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $411,700 and median rent is $1,807/month.

What is the crime rate in Flower Hill, MD?

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

What are the schools like in Flower Hill?

Public schools in Flower 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. 39.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Flower Hill, MD a good place to live?

Flower Hill, MD has a population of 14,631, a median household income of $101,477, and an unemployment rate of 6.8%. 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 Flower Hill?

Flower Hill averages 42.2°F in January and 87.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.7 inches with about 32.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Flower Hill?

Flower Hill, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 20879.

What is the population of Flower Hill?

The population of Flower Hill, Maryland is 14,631 with a median age of 36.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

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

Key numbers for living in Flower Hill: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $411,700, median household income $101,477, schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Flower Hill side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.