Livability Score

63
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Lock 23: Violettes Lock
Attraction
Lock 24: Rileys Lock
Attraction
Lock 22: Pennyfield Lock
Attraction
Food and Drink (1) F
Domino's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Playa Bowls
Fast Food
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Sweets
Fitness (0) F
Community Poolhouse
Community Centre
Lowes Island Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (3) F
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Chop Shop
Butcher
Parks (17) F
Cliff Bland Recreation Area
Park
Darnestown Heritage Park
Park
Bretton Woods Recreation Center
Park
Darnestown Local Park
Park
Tractor Tire Play Area
Playground
Seneca Landing Special Park
Park
Tobytown Neighborhood Park
Park
Patowmack Island
Park
Aberdeen Local Park
Park
Greenbriar Local Park
Park
Orchard Park
Park
Quince Orchard Knolls Local Park
Park
Shops (3) F
6 Twelve Food Mart
Convenience Store
Salon t
Hairdresser
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 4.3% take public transportation in Darnestown.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
4.3%
C-
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Darnestown is 193/100 - which is 63% higher than Maryland.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A-
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crime A+

Darnestown crime rates are 661 per 100k, which is 67% lower than Maryland
Property Crime
532 crimes per 100k
A+
Violent Crime
129 crimes per 100k
A+
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employment A+

The median income in Darnestown is $188,317 - which is 148% higher than Maryland.
Med. Household Income
$188,317
A+
Unemployment Rate
1.6%
A+
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Rockville Police Department District 1
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rockville Fire Station 31
Fire Station
MedStar PromptCare
Clinic
Potomac Care Pharmacy
Pharmacy
RCT Endodontics North Potomac
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
D-
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housing A+

Darnestown home prices are $732,300 - which is 152% higher than Maryland
Home Price
$732,300
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
1%
C+
Home Affordability
3.9x (home price to income ratio)
C-
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schools C-

The Darnestown graduation rate is 96% - which is 11% higher than Maryland
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
96%
A+
Elementary Schools (3) F
Mary Of Nazareth School
Seneca Academy
Darnestown Elementary
Butler Montessori
Butler School
Jones Lane Elementary
Travilah Elementary
Thurgood Marshall Elementary
Lowes Island Elementary
High Schools (0) F
Quince Orchard High
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ratings A+

Darnestown has an overall rating of 90% from 3 reviews.
User Reviews (3)
From AreaVibes
A+
User Surveys (0)
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Darnestown Area Facts

  • Darnestown has a Livability Score of 63/100, which is considered average
  • Darnestown crime rates are 67% lower than the Maryland average
  • Cost of living in Darnestown is 63% higher than the Maryland average
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Family Friendly 4 rating By Maryland is the best ( Feb 22, 2016) Darnestown is a great community to live in. Yes, I mean community, not town. Darnestown doesn't have a downtown area, besides a little intersection with a few local stores. The area does have some great neighborhoods and is close to the Potomac River, so it has a lot of recreatio ...Read More nal options. It is in proximity to Washington D.C. and is not too far from Baltimore, so you can commute to either of these, though if you are working in Baltimore there are some better places that are closer. Darnestown is an outer suburb of D.C., about a 45 minute drive to be exact. The schools are really good here too. Very safe area as well. There is not a lot inside the town's borders, but it is less than 20 minutes from Germantown, Gaithersburg, Poolesville, and parts of Rockville, which all have much to offer. This is also a great place for families because the schools and neighborhoods are great. It is not very diverse, but nearby Gaithersburg and Rockville are. Darnestown is north of the very wealthy town of Potomac. It is a great place to live! Read Less
THE BEST OF AMERICA 5 rating By matthew__ ( Aug 10, 2015) Wow how much do I love Darnestown! It's a great, amazing, wonderful place to live! Trust me, I've experienced it! Definitely the best place I've ever lived! Darnestown is about 5 minutes from the Potomac river, where you can go kayaking, fishing, trail running, biking, etc. Darne ...Read More stown itself is mainly luxury homes with amazing property, but it's a very convenient location, being just minutes away from other towns with many shops and stores like Germantown, Gaithersburg, Potomac, and Rockville. The schools are some of the best in the country and there is so much for the kids to do, like summer swim, and the Darnestown sports teams that play other towns! Read Less
We've Gone Rich!!!! 4.5 rating By Matthew_4 ( Apr 23, 2014) Darnestown is a very rich place to live. Many houses for sale are well above one million. Each home in Darnestown has much land, as well. This is because most homes in Darnestown have septic tanks. Even though Darnestown is in a quiet setting tucked in rich land, it is very close ...Read More to shops, and around an hour from Washington D.C. Darnestown has two elementary schools, and no middle or high schools. The two elementary schools are Darnestown Elementary, and Jones Lane Elemenatary. Darnestown is a great place to live, and I recommend that if you are moving to the Area, Darnestown is a great option. Even though the amenities are an F, it is because there are not shops inside Darnestown, but many shops just a mile or two. Read Less
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We've Gone Rich!!!! 4.5 rating By Matthew_4 ( Apr 23, 2014) Darnestown is a very rich place to live. Many houses for sale are well above one million. Each home in Darnestown has much land, as well. This is because most homes in Darnestown have septic tanks. Even though Darnestown is in a quiet setting tucked in rich land, it is very close ...Read More to shops, and around an hour from Washington D.C. Darnestown has two elementary schools, and no middle or high schools. The two elementary schools are Darnestown Elementary, and Jones Lane Elemenatary. Darnestown is a great place to live, and I recommend that if you are moving to the Area, Darnestown is a great option. Even though the amenities are an F, it is because there are not shops inside Darnestown, but many shops just a mile or two. Read Less

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Darnestown? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Cliff Bland Recreation Area
      Darnestown Heritage Park
      Bretton Woods Recreation Center
      Darnestown Local Park
      Tractor Tire Play Area
      Seneca Landing Special Park
      Tobytown Neighborhood Park
      Patowmack Island

      Entertainment

      Lock 23: Violettes Lock
      Lock 24: Rileys Lock
      Lock 22: Pennyfield Lock

      Food & Drink

      Domino's
      Dunkin'
      Papa John's
      McDonald's
      Wendy's
      Playa Bowls
      Nothing Bundt Cakes

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Darnestown? Of all people who commute, 4.3% take public transportation in Darnestown.
      Drive to Work
      71%

      5% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Darnestown a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors