Aspen Hill, Maryland Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Aspen Hill, MD Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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A
Health Above average
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B
Income Around average
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A
Education Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Aspen Hill | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 53,456 | 6,204,886 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 5575.8 | 500.2 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.11% | 0.51% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 36.0 | 38.0 | 37.3 |
| Households | 17,126 | 2,362,551 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Aspen Hill grew by 13.4% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 53,456 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Aspen Hill is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 22.0% of residents. That is 1.8 points above Maryland as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 11,768 22.0% +1.8 pts
- Millennials 29–44 11,413 21.3% -0.9 pts
- Gen X 45–60 10,928 20.4% -0.6 pts
- Boomers 61–79 7,988 14.9% -1.6 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Maryland, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.9% of the people living in Aspen Hill and men 49.1%.
- Women 50.9% Maryland 51.5%
- Men 49.1% Maryland 48.5%
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Economy
Aspen Hill has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Aspen Hill | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $115,644 | $103,916 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.40% | 3.98% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.8% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Aspen Hill is about 11% higher than in Maryland.
Housing
| Metric | Aspen Hill | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $508,106 | $267,101 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,905 | $1,704 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 65.7% | 67.6% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Aspen Hill is about 22.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,905 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Aspen Hill spend about 63 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 264 hours, about 11.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Aspen Hill | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 31.6 | 28.3 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 63.3 | 56.5 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 264 | 236 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $8,175 | $7,301 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 22.8% | 19.3% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 14,157 | 16,437 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,867 | 2,353 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Aspen Hill is 32 minutes, longer than the 28 minutes in Maryland.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Aspen Hill has a education index of A, which means it is very educated.
| Metric | Aspen Hill | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.6% | 39.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.09 | 2.57 | 2.53 |
Health
Aspen Hill has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Aspen Hill | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.7 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.9% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 11.0% | 15.9% | 19.0% |
Aspen Hill, MD Compared With Nearby Cities
How Aspen Hill, MD compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen Hill, MD | 53,456 | $115,644 #1/2 | $508,106 #1/2 | 31.6 min #2/2 |
| Wheaton, MD | 54,983 | $106,926 | $348,732 | 31.1 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Aspen Hill, Maryland.
How many people live in Aspen Hill, Maryland?
About 53,456 people live in Aspen Hill, Maryland, in 17,126 households of 3.1 people on average. The median age is 36.0, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Aspen Hill, Maryland urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Aspen Hill, Maryland has 5,576 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 65 times the U.S. average of 86.
Is Aspen Hill, Maryland an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 4.4 times the median household income ($508,106 against $115,644), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,905 a month takes about 20% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Aspen Hill, Maryland?
Unemployment in Aspen Hill, Maryland is 6.8%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
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