20854 scores 11.8 out of 20 on the EPA National Walkability Index (above average walkable). There are no supermarkets within a mile of the center of the ZIP, so most people drive to shop.

How far is the nearest Metro station from 20854?

The closest Metro station to the center of 20854 is Rockville, about 4 miles away in a straight line.

How much does it cost to live in 20854?

In 20854, median rent is $3,056 a month and the median home value is $1,042,200, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2022 5-year estimates.

How much crime is reported in 20854?

Police reported 595 incidents in 20854 between 2025-10-24 and 2026-10-23: 18 violent and 182 property crimes. The Safety tab maps where they happened.

How much does it cost to move to Potomac, MD 20854?

Red Cat's local flat rates start at $240 for a 1-bedroom apartment and $780 for a 2-bedroom house. The price is set before moving day and doesn't change if the move takes longer. No deposit.

Moving to Potomac, MD 20854

Potomac Village, Avenel and the Travilah area fill most of 20854, which runs along River Road and Falls Road down to Great Falls and the C&O Canal. The nearest Metro, Rockville, is about four miles off, and life here is planned around the car. Expect large homes on acre-plus lots, private lanes and long driveways that can take a smaller shuttle truck to reach.

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Potomac, MD 20854 at a glance.

ZIP 20854, Montgomery County. Tap a card for the details.

Safety595incidentsreported in this ZIP in a yearSee the map
Walkability11.8Above average walkableEPA index, out of 20See the map
GroceryTrader Joe'sover 2 miWhole Foodsover 2 miMOM's Organicover 2 miSee the map
Restaurants1popular spotswithin 1.5 milesSee the list
Cafes1cafeswithin 1.5 milesSee the list
Schools81schoolswithin 5 miles · 40 public, 41 privateSee the list
Climate & AirSummer86°FWinter30°FSee the weather
People49,320residentsmedian household income $241,697See the data

Top picks near 20854

The most-reviewed restaurants and cafes within a mile and a half, on Google.

The Pony Express
Restaurant · $ · 9600 Newbridge Dr, Potomac, MD 20854, USA
4.1
9 reviews · 1.2 mi
Lo
Cafe · Woodington Dr, Potomac, MD 20854, USA
0.3 mi

Reported crime around 20854.

Reported incidents from police data. A map shows where they happened; numbers alone can't tell one block from the next.

595 incidents in 20854, 2025-10-24 to 2026-10-23

ViolentIn check
PropertyIn check
Other

Showing 127 incidents.

Source: Montgomery County Police (MD)

Violent crimes

Below the U.S. rate

0.4 per 1,000 residents a year · U.S. 3.6

Property crimes

182

Below the U.S. rate

3.7 per 1,000 residents a year · U.S. 19.2

All reported

595

2025-10-24 to 2026-10-23

Same police data as the map. Violent and property follow the FBI's categories (simple assault, vandalism and fraud count as other). U.S. rates: FBI, Crime in the Nation 2023. ZIPs with shops or offices count incidents against residents only, so their rates read higher.

Life without a car around 20854.

Grocery stores and Metro stations near Potomac, MD. Pick a store to see only that chain.

3 grocery stores and 0 Metro stations within 2 miles of 20854

Grocery store
Metro station

Nearest grocery stores

Safeway10104 River Rd, Potomac1.8 mi
Giant Food9812 Falls Rd, Potomac1.8 mi
Giant Food7919 Tuckerman Ln, Potomac1.9 mi

Nearest Metro stations

No Metro stations within 2 miles.

Source: USDA SNAP Retailer Locator and WMATA via DC GIS · supermarkets that accept SNAP; distances are straight-line from the center of 20854. Store icons are each chain's own website icon. Updated 2026-10-26.

Grocery stores within 1 mile

You'll likely drive to shop

Nearest: Safeway, 1.8 mi

Nearest Metro station

4 mi

A short drive or bus ride

Rockville

EPA Walkability Index

11.8 / 20

Above average walkable

Average of 5 Census block groups within about half a mile

The EPA National Walkability Index scores every U.S. neighborhood from 1 to 20 on connected streets, nearby transit and the mix of shops, jobs and homes: above 15 is among the most walkable places in the country, below 6 usually means driving for most errands.

The most popular places to eat near 20854.

The busiest restaurants within about a mile and a half of Potomac, by number of Google reviews. "Must visit" means 4.6 stars or better from 1,000+ reviews.

The Pony Express
Restaurant · $ · 9600 Newbridge Dr, Potomac, MD 20854, USA
4.1
9 reviews · 1.2 mi

The most popular coffee near 20854.

The busiest cafes and coffee shops within about a mile and a half of Potomac, by number of Google reviews. "Must visit" means 4.6 stars or better from 500+ reviews.

Lo
Cafe · Woodington Dr, Potomac, MD 20854, USA
0.3 mi

Schools within 5 miles.

Public and private schools from the U.S. Department of Education, closest first.

Elementary

Middle

High

Public / private

40 / 41

Closest schools

NO CHANGE!
private · elementary
0.4 mi
BULLIS SCHOOL
private · other
0.8 mi
Herbert Hoover Middle
public · middle · grades 06–08
0.8 mi
ST ANDREW'S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL
private · other
1.0 mi
Wayside Elementary
public · elementary · grades PK–05
1.0 mi
Winston Churchill High
public · high · grades 09–12
1.1 mi
Cabin John Middle
public · middle · grades 06–08
1.2 mi
Beverly Farms Elementary
public · elementary · grades KG–05
1.3 mi
MC LEAN SCHOOL OF MARYLAND
private · other
1.3 mi
Bells Mill Elementary
public · elementary · grades PK–05
1.3 mi
Cold Spring Elementary
public · elementary · grades KG–05
1.4 mi
Potomac Elementary
public · elementary · grades KG–05
1.6 mi

Source: NCES Common Core of Data and Private School Survey.

Weather and air in Potomac.

Averages from 3 years of daily records (2023–2025).

Summer high

86°F

Hot summers

Winter low

30°F

Mild winters

Rain a year

45 in

Rainy

Snow a year

3 in

Little snow

Days 90°F+

Hot often

Days below 32°F

Many freezes

Air quality

64 AQI

Moderate

Current reading

PM2.5

10.1 µg/m³

Over the EPA standard

EPA annual standard: 9 µg/m³

Weather and air quality from Open-Meteo.

Who lives in 20854.

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-year estimates.

Population

49,320

City size

Median age

48.1

Older population

U.S. average 38.9

Household income

$241,697

High incomes

U.S. average $74,580

Home value

$1,042,200

Premium homes

U.S. average $281,900

Rent

$3,056/mo

Premium rents

U.S. average $1,402/mo

Own their home

89.9%

Mostly homeowners

U.S. average 64.7%

Bachelor's or higher

85.7%

Highly educated

U.S. average 35.4%

Commute

31.6 min

Typical commute

U.S. average 26.4 min

How Montgomery County voted

Presidential elections, share of all votes cast in the county.

2024Latest
Harris
74.5%
Trump
21.7%
Other
3.9%
Nationwide: Harris 48.3%, Trump 49.8%
2020
Biden
78.6%
Trump
19.0%
Other
2.4%
Nationwide: Biden 51.3%, Trump 46.8%
2016
Clinton
74.7%
Trump
19.4%
Other
5.9%
Nationwide: Clinton 48.2%, Trump 46.1%

Source: MIT Election Data and Science Lab, County Presidential Election Returns 2000-2024. County-wide results, not this ZIP alone.

Moving to Potomac 20854: what to know.

Townhouse and HOA communities often limit where a moving truck can park, and for how long. Check your HOA rules for both homes before moving day.
Apartment and condo buildings usually ask for a certificate of insurance and a reserved freight elevator or loading dock time. Ask your building early, for both the old place and the new one.
The Beltway, I-270 and I-95 make moving-day timing hard to predict. With a flat rate, traffic costs you time, not money.

Local moves in 20854 start at $240 for a 1-bedroom apartment and $780 for a 2-bedroom house. One flat rate, no deposit.

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Straight answers about 20854, from the same public data as the report above.

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20854 scores 11.8 out of 20 on the EPA National Walkability Index (above average walkable). There are no supermarkets within a mile of the center of the ZIP, so most people drive to shop.