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Chevy Chase, MD
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Living in Chevy Chase



Chevy Chase is a very small town located in the state of Maryland. With a population of 2,855 people and five associated neighborhoods, Chevy Chase is the 167th largest community in Maryland. Much of the housing stock in Chevy Chase was built prior to World War II, making it one of the older and more historic towns in the country.

Chevy Chase home prices are not only among the most expensive in Maryland, but Chevy Chase real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

And if you like science, one thing you'll find is that Chevy Chase has lots of scientists living in town - whether they be life scientists, physical scientists (like astronomers), or social scientists (like geographers!). So, if you're scientific-minded, you might like it here too.

Of important note, Chevy Chase is also a town of artists. Chevy Chase has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Chevy Chase’s character.

Also of interest is that Chevy Chase has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 35.57% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

In addition, Chevy Chase is home to many people who could be described as "urban sophisticates". Urban sophisticates are people who are both educated and wealthy, and thus tend to be older, richer, and more established than young professionals. "Urban sophisticates" is not just about being educated and well-off financially: it is a point of view and state of mind, one that you might call 'urbaneness'. But such people can and do regularly live in small towns, suburbs and rural areas, as well as in big cities. They read, support the arts and high-end shops, and love travel.

Chevy Chase is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Chevy Chase’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

One downside of living in Chevy Chase is that it can take a long time to commute to work. In Chevy Chase, the average commute to work is 31.89 minutes, which is quite a bit higher than the national average. On the other hand, local public transit is widely used in the town, so leaving the car at home and taking transit is often a viable alternative. In addition, it is also a pedestrian-friendly town. Many of Chevy Chase’s neighborhoods are dense enough and have amenities close enough together that people find it feasible to get around on foot.

In Chevy Chase, a lot of people use the subway to get to work every day though Chevy Chase is a relatively small town. Those that ride the subway are primarily traveling out of town to good jobs in other cities.

Do you like to read, write and learn? If you move to Chevy Chase, you'll likely find that many of your neighbors like to as well. Chevy Chase is one of the more educated communities in America, with a full 93.73% of its adults having a college degree or even advanced degree, compared to a national average across all communities of 21.84%.

The per capita income in Chevy Chase in 2018 was $167,481, which is wealthy relative to Maryland and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $669,924 for a family of four.

Chevy Chase is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Chevy Chase home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Chevy Chase residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Chevy Chase include Irish, English, German, Italian, and Russian.

The most common language spoken in Chevy Chase is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and French.