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Living in
Flower Hill.
Flower Hill is an unincorporated community in Montgomery County, MD. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Flower Hill
The community skews married-couple households (56%) with a median age of 37, so you'll be around established professionals and families rather than a transient younger crowd. You're fully urban but with easy access to the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal, Glen Echo Park, and Clara Barton Historic Site all within 12-13 miles, giving you outdoor options without sacrificing walkability or convenience.
Flower Hill at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.3%
Foreign-Born
38.0%
Broadband Internet
97.7%
of households
Median household income
Demographics38.0% foreign-born, most often from El Salvador
Who lives in Flower Hill: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Flower Hill, the largest foreign-born group is from El Salvador (23.7%), and 33.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.9%
of residents
65 and Older
15.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
39.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
17.2%
of households
Married Couples
58.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.18
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 25% above MD average
Rent, home values, and income in Flower Hill
In Flower Hill, rent runs 25% above the MD average, and home values are 10% above the MD average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
41.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
108.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,786
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
78.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1983
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.1%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MD
Unemployment in Flower Hill and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Montgomery County, which includes Flower Hill, is close to the MD average.
Unemployment rate
Flower Hill: Montgomery County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Montgomery County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Flower Hill is about 1% of Montgomery County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Flower Hill Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area
Commute32.1 min avg
How Flower Hill residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Flower Hill, most residents drive alone to work (67%), and 50% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 21 mi
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Major hub13.9M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 49% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Montgomery County Police Department, which covers Flower Hill, runs 49% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
167.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,571.4
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Montgomery County Police Department (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 29 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
91.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Montgomery County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Montgomery County, which includes Flower Hill, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 29 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | Winter Weather | $1.4M |
| 2024 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $6.7M |
| 2023 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $12.9M |
| 2022 | 39 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.6M |
| 2021 | 48 | Thunderstorm Wind | $4.8M |
| 2020 | 53 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.9M |
| 2019 | 56 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.5M |
| 2018 | 48 | Flood | $100 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Montgomery County, county-wide
Flower Hill is about 1% of Montgomery County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Montgomery County, which includes Flower Hill, is typically good — 299 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
39
Good Days
299
per year
Moderate Days
61
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Montgomery County, county-wide
Flower Hill is about 1% of Montgomery County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate85°F summers, 29°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Flower Hill has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and cold winters (avg low 29°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
65°/45°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/66°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
66°/49°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
44°/29°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
46.7"
Annual Snowfall
32.6"
Hot Days/Year
23
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
86
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
124
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 27°F | 3.11" |
| Feb | 45°F | 28°F | 2.60" |
| Mar | 54°F | 36°F | 3.66" |
| Apr | 66°F | 46°F | 3.23" |
| May | 74°F | 55°F | 3.55" |
| Jun | 82°F | 64°F | 3.96" |
| Jul | 87°F | 69°F | 3.98" |
| Aug | 85°F | 67°F | 3.05" |
| Sep | 78°F | 60°F | 4.01" |
| Oct | 66°F | 48°F | 3.52" |
| Nov | 56°F | 38°F | 3.27" |
| Dec | 46°F | 31°F | 3.38" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Flower Hill
Uninsured
9.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Flower Hill's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Holy Cross Germantown Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4 mi away · Germantown
Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.5 mi away · Rockville
Medstar Montgomery Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.2 mi away · Olney
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education11.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Flower Hill
Flower Hill's student/teacher ratio is 11.6:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 42.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
42.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Flower Hill (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 13,773 students · in-state tuition $5,394 · 23% graduate · median earnings $55,378 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, 12 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Flower Hill
Flower Hill has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park (12 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
National Historical Park
12 mi awayClara Barton National Historic Site
National Historic Site
13 mi awayGlen Echo Park
Park
13 mi awayGreat Falls Park
Park
13 mi awayGeorge Washington Memorial Parkway
Memorial Parkway
14 mi awayCivil War Defenses of Washington
National Park Site
15 mi awayRock Creek Park
Park
16 mi awayWolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
National Park Site
16 mi awayCities Near Flower Hill
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Flower Hill?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Flower Hill FAQ
Is Flower Hill, Maryland affordable?⌄
Flower Hill's median rent is $2,137/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $112,975/year. Median home value is $463,500.
Is Flower Hill, Maryland safe?⌄
Flower Hill is policed by the Montgomery County Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 167 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1571 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Flower Hill, Maryland?⌄
Montgomery County, which includes Flower Hill, has an unemployment rate of 3.7%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Flower Hill, Maryland?⌄
The cost of living in Flower Hill is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,137/month and median household income is $112,975/year. The median home value is $463,500. About 41% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Flower Hill, Maryland?⌄
The average commute in Flower Hill is 32 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from