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Living in
Travilah.
The Census tops out at $3,500+ for rent and $250,000+ for household income; it doesn't publish exact figures above those.
Travilah 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 Travilah
Travilah is a community of 11,128 people in Maryland. The median household income is $250,001, median rent runs about $3,501 per month, and median home values are around $1,325,100. Unemployment is low at 3.7%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Travilah at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
50.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Foreign-Born
36.8%
Broadband Internet
98.4%
of households
Population Growth
-1.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics36.8% foreign-born, most often from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan
Who lives in Travilah: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Travilah, the largest foreign-born group is from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (24.3%), and 14.9% of residents speak Chinese at home.
Under 18
20.9%
of residents
65 and Older
22.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
34.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
8.5%
of households
Married Couples
79.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.10
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 105% above MD average
Rent, home values, and income in Travilah
In Travilah, rent runs 105% above the MD average, and home values are 216% above the MD average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
60.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
25.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
108.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
93.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1990
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.6%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MD
Unemployment in Travilah and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Montgomery County, which includes Travilah, is close to the MD average.
Unemployment rate
Travilah: Montgomery County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Montgomery County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Travilah is about 1% of Montgomery County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Travilah 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
Commute29 min avg
How Travilah residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Travilah, most residents drive alone to work (61%), and 53% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 13 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 Travilah, 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 Travilah, 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
Travilah 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 Travilah, 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
Travilah 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
Travilah 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
44.7"
Annual Snowfall
5.8"
Hot Days/Year
23
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
86
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
116
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 Travilah
Uninsured
1.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Travilah's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.9 mi away · Rockville
Holy Cross Germantown Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.7 mi away · Germantown
Reston Hospital Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.2 mi away · Reston
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.
Education79.4% college degree rate
Schools and degree attainment in Travilah
Public Schools
0
none inside city limits; students attend nearby district schools
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
79.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Travilah (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 13,773 students · in-state tuition $5,394 · 23% graduate · median earnings $55,378 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,569 students · in-state tuition $71,338 · 95% graduate · median earnings $110,516 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,266 students · in-state tuition $62,242 · 79% graduate · median earnings $85,458 (10 yrs after entry)
University of the District of Columbia
13.7 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 3,351 students · in-state tuition $8,636 · 32% graduate · median earnings $49,165 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,810 students · in-state tuition $42,986 · 66% graduate · median earnings $74,032 (10 yrs after entry)
Chamberlain University-Virginia
11.2 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 557 students · in-state tuition $20,845 · 70% graduate · median earnings $96,897 (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, 5 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Travilah
Travilah has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park (5 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
National Historical Park
5 mi awayGreat Falls Park
Park
6 mi awayWolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
National Park Site
9 mi awayClara Barton National Historic Site
National Historic Site
10 mi awayGeorge Washington Memorial Parkway
Memorial Parkway
10 mi awayGlen Echo Park
Park
10 mi awayCivil War Defenses of Washington
National Park Site
14 mi awayRock Creek Park
Park
14 mi awayCities Near Travilah
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Travilah FAQ
Is Travilah, Maryland affordable?⌄
Travilah's median rent is $3,500+/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $250,000+/year. Median home value is $1,325,100.
Is Travilah, Maryland safe?⌄
Travilah 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 Travilah, Maryland?⌄
Montgomery County, which includes Travilah, 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 Travilah, Maryland?⌄
The cost of living in Travilah is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $3,500+/month and median household income is $250,000+/year. The median home value is $1,325,100. About 61% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Travilah, Maryland?⌄
The average commute in Travilah is 29 minutes, which is about 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