Derwood Public RecordsMaryland

As of the 2020 Census, Derwood, an unincorporated area in Montgomery County, MD, had a population of approximately 2,483. The median age is about 38, with 49% male and 51% female residents. Racially, the community is 62% White, 15% Black or African American, 11% Asian, and 7% identifying as two or more races; around 13% are Hispanic or Latino of any race. Derwood is a diverse, family-oriented community reflecting the larger demographic trends of Montgomery County.

Derwood, a community in Montgomery County, MD, features a high homeownership rate of about 77%, with median home values around $575,000 as of 2024. Median rent is approximately $2,200/month. The area offers mainly single-family homes, some townhouses, and few apartments, with neighborhoods like Mill Creek Towne and Derwood Station. Property values have shown a steady 3-5% annual increase recently. Property taxes average 0.94% of assessed value. Derwood’s quiet, suburban setting with proximity to Rockville and Shady Grove Metro makes it appealing to families and commuters alike.

Derwood, MD, part of Montgomery County, is served mainly by Montgomery County Public Schools, with students typically attending Redland Middle School and Colonel Zadok Magruder High School (GreatSchools rating: 7/10). Approximately 62% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. The area features high school graduation rates above 90%, a range of Advanced Placement (AP) and STEM programs, and access to Montgomery College for adult education. The county spends about $17,000 per student annually and emphasizes school safety, with a below-average school crime rate (1.2 incidents per 1,000 students).

Derwood, in Montgomery County, MD, benefits from proximity to the Shady Grove Metro (Red Line) station, with about 10-15% of residents using public transit for commuting. The average commute time is approximately 35 minutes, slightly above the U.S. average. The area is served by major roads such as MD-355 and I-270, facilitating car travel—around 85-90% of households own at least one vehicle. Major employment hubs nearby include Rockville, Gaithersburg, and the biotech corridor along I-270, making Derwood a strategic residential area for professionals working in science, tech, and government sectors.

Derwood, a community in Montgomery County, MD, lacks major hospitals within its boundaries; residents typically access care at nearby facilities like Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center (318 beds) in Rockville and Holy Cross Hospital (449 beds) in Silver Spring. Numerous local clinics and primary care practices serve a diverse population—Montgomery County is 42% White, 20% Hispanic, 19% Black, and 16% Asian. Common health issues include diabetes, hypertension, and asthma. Over 92% of county residents are insured, and most providers accept major private insurances, Medicaid, and Medicare, ensuring high healthcare access for Derwood's ~16,000 residents.