20850 scores 12.9 out of 20 on the EPA National Walkability Index (above average walkable). There are 3 supermarkets within a mile of the center of the ZIP; the closest is Trader Joe's Rockville (Town Square), about 0.8 miles away.

How far is the nearest Metro station from 20850?

The closest Metro station to the center of 20850 is Rockville, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

How much does it cost to live in 20850?

In 20850, median rent is $2,237 a month and the median home value is $665,400, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2022 5-year estimates.

How much crime is reported in 20850?

Police reported 1,985 incidents in 20850 between 2025-10-24 and 2026-10-23: 107 violent and 815 property crimes. The Safety tab maps where they happened.

How much does it cost to move to Rockville, MD 20850?

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 Rockville, MD 20850

Covering Rockville Town Center, King Farm, Fallsgrove and the West End, 20850 takes in Montgomery County's seat along with the county and federal offices around it. Rockville station, roughly a mile from the center, serves the Red Line, MARC and Amtrak. Older West End houses on tree-lined streets contrast with planned communities like King Farm, where townhouses and condos follow HOA move rules.

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Rockville, MD 20850 at a glance.

ZIP 20850, Montgomery County. Tap a card for the details.

Safety1,985incidentsreported in this ZIP in a yearSee the map
Walkability12.9Above average walkableEPA index, out of 20See the map
GroceryTrader Joe's0.8 miWhole Foodsover 2 miMOM's Organic1.9 miSee the map
Restaurants19+popular spots2 must visitwithin 1.5 milesSee the list
Cafes18+cafes2 must visitwithin 1.5 milesSee the list
Schools101schoolswithin 5 miles · 62 public, 39 privateSee the list
Climate & AirSummer86°FWinter30°FSee the weather
People51,072residentsmedian household income $125,268See the data

Top picks near 20850

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

Gyuzo Japanese BBQ - Wagyu / Sushi / Ramen - All You Can EatMust visit
Restaurant · $$$ · 33 Maryland Ave Unit B, Rockville, MD 20850, USA
4.9
6,683 reviews · 0.9 mi
Paris BaguetteMust visit
Bakery · $ · 101 Gibbs St Unit a, Rockville, MD 20850, USA
4.9
1,638 reviews · 0.9 mi
Z&Z – Manoushe BakeryMust visit
Middle Eastern Restaurant · $ · 1111 Nelson St, Rockville, MD 20850, USA
4.9
1,058 reviews · 0.5 mi
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food Restaurant · $ · 1401 Research Blvd, Rockville, MD 20850, USA
4.2
2,197 reviews · 0.6 mi
First Watch
Breakfast Restaurant · $ · 100 Gibbs St Unit D, Rockville, MD 20850, USA
4.5
1,689 reviews · 0.9 mi
Pho 75
Vietnamese Restaurant · $ · 771 Hungerford Dr, Rockville, MD 20850, USA
4.2
1,209 reviews · 0.9 mi

Reported crime around 20850.

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

1,985 incidents in 20850, 2025-10-24 to 2026-10-23

ViolentIn check
PropertyIn check
Other

Showing 468 incidents.

Source: Montgomery County Police (MD)

Violent crimes

107

Below the U.S. rate

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

Property crimes

815

Below the U.S. rate

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

All reported

1,985

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 20850.

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

10 grocery stores and 1 Metro station within 2 miles of 20850

Grocery store
Metro station

Nearest grocery stores

Trader Joe's Rockville (Town Square)225 N Washington St, Rockville0.8 mi
Great Wall Supermarket700 Hungerford Dr, Rockville0.9 mi
Giant Food625 Hungerford Dr, Rockville0.9 mi
Silong MGMT15108 Frederick Rd, Rockville1.2 mi
Safeway14939 Shady Grove Rd, Rockville1.5 mi
Food Lion845 Rockville Pike, Rockville1.8 mi

Nearest Metro stations

RockvilleRed line1.2 mi

Source: USDA SNAP Retailer Locator and WMATA via DC GIS · supermarkets that accept SNAP; distances are straight-line from the center of 20850. Store icons are each chain's own website icon. Updated 2026-10-26.

Grocery stores within 1 mile

Plenty within walking distance

Nearest: Trader Joe's Rockville (Town Square), 0.8 mi

Nearest Metro station

1.2 mi

A short drive or bus ride

Rockville

EPA Walkability Index

12.9 / 20

Above average walkable

Average of 9 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 20850.

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

Z&Z – Manoushe BakeryMust visit
Middle Eastern Restaurant · $ · 1111 Nelson St, Rockville, MD 20850, USA
4.9
1,058 reviews · 0.5 mi
Gyuzo Japanese BBQ - Wagyu / Sushi / Ramen - All You Can EatMust visit
Restaurant · $$$ · 33 Maryland Ave Unit B, Rockville, MD 20850, USA
4.9
6,683 reviews · 0.9 mi
First Watch
Breakfast Restaurant · $ · 100 Gibbs St Unit D, Rockville, MD 20850, USA
4.5
1,689 reviews · 0.9 mi
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food Restaurant · $ · 1401 Research Blvd, Rockville, MD 20850, USA
4.2
2,197 reviews · 0.6 mi
Pho 75
Vietnamese Restaurant · $ · 771 Hungerford Dr, Rockville, MD 20850, USA
4.2
1,209 reviews · 0.9 mi
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant
American Restaurant · $$ · 1403 Research Blvd, Rockville, MD 20850, USA
4.5
2,136 reviews · 0.5 mi
Bob's Shanghai 66
Chinese Restaurant · $$ · 305 N Washington St, Rockville, MD 20850, USA
4.4
2,033 reviews · 0.8 mi
Kabuto Hibachi & Sushi
Japanese Restaurant · $$ · 220 E Middle Ln, Rockville, MD 20850, USA
4.4
1,240 reviews · 1 mi
Chettinadu Indian Cuisine
Indian Restaurant · $$ · 15124 Frederick Rd, Rockville, MD 20850, USA
4.1
1,413 reviews · 1.3 mi

The most popular coffee near 20850.

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

Paris BaguetteMust visit
Bakery · $ · 101 Gibbs St Unit a, Rockville, MD 20850, USA
4.9
1,638 reviews · 0.9 mi
Fresh BaguetteMust visit
Bakery · $ · 804 Hungerford Dr, Rockville, MD 20850, USA
4.6
823 reviews · 0.9 mi
Starbucks Coffee Company
Coffee Shop · $ · 39 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, USA
4.3
523 reviews · 0.9 mi
Asia Taste Jumbo Jumbo Cafe
Taiwanese Restaurant · $ · 15192 Frederick Rd, Rockville, MD 20850, USA
4.2
519 reviews · 1.3 mi

Schools within 5 miles.

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

Elementary

Middle

High

Public / private

62 / 39

Closest schools

Beall Elementary
public · elementary · grades PK–05
0.3 mi
Julius West Middle
public · middle · grades 06–08
0.7 mi
Fallsmead Elementary
public · elementary · grades KG–05
0.8 mi
PEP - Itinerant
public · other · grades PK–PK
0.8 mi
CHRIST EPISCOPAL SCHOOL
private · elementary
0.9 mi
Thomas S. Wootton High
public · high · grades 09–12
1.1 mi
College Gardens Elementary
public · elementary · grades PK–05
1.1 mi
Richard Montgomery High
public · high · grades 09–12
1.3 mi
Robert Frost Middle School
public · middle · grades 06–08
1.3 mi
ST MARYS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
private · elementary
1.4 mi
Lakewood Elementary
public · elementary · grades KG–05
1.4 mi
LITTLE GENIUS MONTESSORI SCHOOL
private · elementary
1.5 mi

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

Weather and air in Rockville.

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 20850.

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

Population

51,072

City size

Median age

40.2

Older population

U.S. average 38.9

Household income

$125,268

Upper-middle incomes

U.S. average $74,580

Home value

$665,400

Established market

U.S. average $281,900

Rent

$2,237/mo

City-level rents

U.S. average $1,402/mo

Own their home

53.4%

Mostly homeowners

U.S. average 64.7%

Bachelor's or higher

66.5%

Highly educated

U.S. average 35.4%

Commute

31.7 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 Rockville 20850: 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 20850 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 20850, from the same public data as the report above.

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20850 scores 12.9 out of 20 on the EPA National Walkability Index (above average walkable). There are 3 supermarkets within a mile of the center of the ZIP; the closest is Trader Joe's Rockville (Town Square), about 0.8 miles away.