4915 STRAUSS AVEINDIAN HEAD, MD 20640
3
1
1,459 SQ FT
Listing by Marathon Real Estate
MLS® #: MDCH2058162
Potomac Heights
Pomonkey
About the neighborhood
Potomac Heights offers a peaceful community atmosphere characterized by low traffic noise and a serene environment. The neighborhood features predominantly two- and three-bedroom single detached homes and row houses built largely before 1960, providing classic architectural charm. Educational institutions such as primary and secondary schools are conveniently accessible from many residences. Dining options include several nearby restaurants catering to a variety of tastes. For transportation, a few bus lines provide local connections, and parking is generally abundant throughout the area. The presence of gentle hills adds scenic variation to the landscape, even as bicycling opportunities are modest due to limited infrastructure.
Highlights
This area is great forQuiet
This area is great forHigh Schools
This area is great forElementary Schools
Characteristics
Transportation
Cars are a very good medium of transportation in Potomac Heights. It is very easy to park. In contrast, the public transit service in Potomac Heights is not very frequent. Nonetheless, the community is connected by a few bus lines, and bus stops are not very far-removed from most residences. A majority of the houses for sale in this part of the Greater Washington metropolitan area are located in places that are not very conducive to pedestrians because very few daily needs can be met without a vehicle. Potomac Heights is also not very bike-friendly as there are a fair number of hills to challenge cyclists, and the bicycling network is not very comprehensive.
Services
House buyers in Potomac Heights typically have to rely on a car to access the closest grocery store. There are also a few opportunities for those who value restaurants in close proximity. With regards to education, both primary and secondary schools are very easy to reach without the use of a car from any location in Potomac Heights.
Character
The character of Potomac Heights is exemplified by its relaxed atmosphere. Potomac Heights is great for those who need quiet surroundings, as the streets tend to be especially calm.
Car friendly8.8
Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a very low chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly2.6
Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly1.8
Very few or no pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is almost never practical or pleasant
Transit friendly2.4
Transit is available for some trips
Restaurants3.4
Some restaurants within a short drive
Groceries3.8
Some groceries within a short drive
Shopping1.6
Few or no shops within a short drive
Cafes1.8
Few or no cafés within a short drive
Quiet9.2
Virtually no sources of noise nearby
Nightlife1.8
Few or no bars within a short drive
Vibrant1.0
Calm atmosphere at all hours
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $44,723
- Median Household Income
- $62,289
Housing Type
- 55.3% SINGLE DETACHED
- 43.9% SEMI DETACHED
- 0.8% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 0.0% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 0.0% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 0.0% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 55.3%
- Semi detached
- 43.9%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 0.8%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 0.0%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 0.0%
- Mobile
- 0.0%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 50.5%
- 0 to 4
- 0.6%
- 5 to 9
- 3.5%
- 10 to 14
- 4.4%
- 15 to 19
- 7.5%
- 20 to 24
- 3.9%
- 25 to 29
- 2.7%
- 30 to 34
- 3.4%
- 35 to 39
- 4.5%
- 40 to 44
- 7.9%
- 45 to 49
- 10.5%
- 50 to 54
- 10.8%
- 55 to 59
- 3.1%
- 60 to 64
- 4.7%
- 65 to 69
- 5.5%
- 70 to 74
- 7.1%
- 75 to 79
- 4.6%
- 80 to 84
- 4.3%
- 85 and over
- 9.3%
Education Level
- 8.7% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 33.9% HIGH SCHOOL
- 29.7% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 12.2% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 11.8% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 2.2% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 0.8% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 0.0% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 8.7%
- High School
- 33.9%
- Some college, no degree
- 29.7%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 12.2%
- Bachelor's degree
- 11.8%
- Master's degree
- 2.2%
- Professional degree
- 0.8%
- PhD
- 0.0%
Commute Mode
- 0.0% FOOT
- 0.0% BIKE
- 0.3% TRANSIT
- 93.5% DRIVE
- 0.0% OTHER
- Foot
- 0.0%
- Bike
- 0.0%
- Transit
- 0.3%
- Drive
- 93.5%
- Other
- 0.0%
- None
- 5.4%
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