Chevy Chase, D.C, 1907
Chevy Chase Section Three’s story
110 years in pictures
The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 1907.
- 1916Chevy Chase Section Three is settled
Chevy Chase Section ThreeMD
A town of 773, settled in 1916.
2 bordering townsMap →
Photo: G. Edward Johnson · CC BY 4.0
Population
773
2025 Census estimate · −2.8% since 2020
Median home value
$1.61M
Census ACS
Household income
$250K
median
Median age
41.5
years
Jobs based here
54
A commuter town
Is Chevy Chase Section Three a good place to live?
95% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Chevy Chase Section Three, where Maryland’s towns sit at 42% and U.S. towns at 29%. Only 1 of the 262 Maryland towns we compare have a higher share of children under 18 than Chevy Chase Section Three. Chevy Chase Section Three has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
773 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Chevy Chase Section FiveChevy Chase VillageChevy Chase Section Three
Nearby attractions
All 324 attractions →White House and 286 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Chevy Chase Section Three. Close and well known come first.
Big draw6 mi National park siteWhite House311K visitors a year
Big draw6 mi National MemorialWashington Monument204K visitors a year
Big draw7 mi LandmarkArlington National Cemetery
Big draw7 mi LandmarkUnited States Triumphal Arch
Big draw7 mi MuseumSmithsonian Institution30.0M visitors a year
Big draw6 mi National MemorialLincoln Memorial7.7M visitors a yearSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
White House: This image or media was taken or created by Matt H. Wade. To see his entire port, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Washington Monument: Oren Rozen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Arlington National Cemetery: Protoant, Public domain · United States Triumphal Arch: Hstoops, CC0 · Smithsonian Institution: Highsmith, Carol M., 1946-, photographer, Public domain · Lincoln Memorial: Aerial_view_of_Lincoln_Memorial_-_east_side.jpg: Carol M. Highsmith derivative w, Public domain
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Chevy Chase Section Three: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Chevy Chase Section Three, and how to reach them.
PowerPotomac Electric Power21.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterWSSC WaterNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNearest public drop-offFort Totten Transfer Station, 4 miOpenStreetMap
Register to voteOnlineIn Maryland you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereMontgomery County Board of ElectionsMontgomery County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2025
ZIP code2081520815 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Mar 11, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Chevy Chase Section Three.
Natural hazards
Very low risk in Chevy Chase Section Three, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 90% of U.S. communities.
10risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanesHeat waves
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commute
In Chevy Chase Section Three, the median household income runs higher than in the typical Maryland or U.S. town
At $250,000, Chevy Chase Section Three’s median household income is against $113,000 in Maryland’s towns and $80,000 across U.S. towns. 2.9% of Chevy Chase Section Three residents live below the poverty line. Only 1 of the 262 Maryland towns we compare have a higher share of workers working from home than Chevy Chase Section Three.
0%work in town
| Chevy Chase Section Three | Maryland towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work from home | 43% | 18% | 11% |
| Median household income | $250,000 | $113,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 34 minutes | 32 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 2.9% | 7% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Chevy Chase Section Three0%
Washington35%
Bethesda11%
Rockville4%
Baltimore4%
6 mi
median commute distance
54
jobs based in Chevy Chase Section Three
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
In Chevy Chase Section Three, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Chevy Chase Section Three has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 87°, January nights drop to 26° and about 6 inches of snow falls in a winter.
6″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter28–45°
Spring44–65°
Summer66–85°
Fall48–68°
Oct 31
typical first frost
Apr 9
typical last frost
+1.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Chevy Chase Section Three stands out in Maryland and nationally: a smaller share of its adults sleep under 7 hours
28% of adults sleep under 7 hours in Chevy Chase Section Three. Among 262 Maryland towns, just 7 have a lower share of adults who smoke cigarettes than Chevy Chase Section Three. 13% of adults get no exercise outside work in Chevy Chase Section Three.
| Chevy Chase Section Three | Maryland towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 36% | 35% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 10% | 15% | 17% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 38% | 36% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 5% | 11% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Maryland
23 better7 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Chevy Chase Section Three | MD |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 4.9% | 15.4% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 3% | 8.4% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.2% | 7.6% |
Suburban Hospital
2.2 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Housing
A home in Chevy Chase Section Three sells for about $1.23M at the median
Chevy Chase Section Three’s median rent is $3,501 a month.
$1.23Mmedian sale price
| Chevy Chase Section Three | Maryland towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $3,501 a month | $1,809 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 96% | 74% | 73% |
2
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Chevy Chase Section Three
16pages on Chevy Chase Section Three
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
37 within 15 miles of the center of Chevy Chase Section Three
University of the District of ColumbiaUniversity or college · Public · Washington, DC2.5 mi$5,662 in-state tuitionWesley Theological SeminaryUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Washington, DC2.9 miMontgomery CollegeCommunity college · Public · Rockville9.4 mi$5,394 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Chevy Chase Section Three residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Maryland.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Chevy Chase Section Three for work
Where Chevy Chase Section Three’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
54jobs based in Chevy Chase Section Three
0%of working residents work in town
6 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Chevy Chase Section Three
Village in Maryland, United States
Chevy Chase Section Three is a village in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. It was organized as a special tax district in 1916 and incorporated as a village in 1982. The population was 802 at the 2020 census. It is part of a larger community, colloquially referred to as Chevy Chase, that includes several adjoining settlements in Montgomery County and one neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1916
- Area
- 0.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 344 ft
Questions about Chevy Chase Section Three
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Chevy Chase Section Three, MD a good place to live?
Chevy Chase Section Three has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.