Life in Chevy Chase, MD
Chevy Chase offers a rare combination of gracious residential surroundings and exceptional proximity to Washington. Streets shaded by mature trees, established landscapes and homes representing more than a century of architectural styles give the community a distinguished and enduring character. Its origins date to 1890, when the Chevy Chase Land Company began assembling farmland along the planned extension of Connecticut Avenue. Streetcar service reached the area in 1892, helping establish Chevy Chase as one of the Washington region’s earliest planned suburbs. That historic connection remains part of the community’s identity. Today, Chevy Chase comprises several distinct municipalities and neighborhoods, each with its own identity. Together, they form a community known for handsome homes, generous setbacks, enduring architecture and a strong sense of place. These qualities have defined Chevy Chase for generations.
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| Name | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Olympia Cafe7021 Brookville Road | Cafe | 0.06 mi |
| Chevy Chase Barber ShopBrookville road | Hairdresser | 0.06 mi |
| Brookville MarketBrookville Road | Supermarket | 0.06 mi |
| Artists' Cooperative7013 Brookville Road | Gallery | 0.06 mi |
| La Ferme Restaurant7101 Brookville Road | French | 0.07 mi |
| Gazebo Park | Park | 0.12 mi |
| Chevy Chase Park3315 Shepherd Street | Park | 0.30 mi |
Places data from OpenStreetMap contributors. Community maintained, so coverage varies and it is not a complete listing. Distances are approximate straight-line distances from the guide’s reference point.
Notable Neighborhoods in Chevy Chase
Schools in Chevy Chase, MD
The public schools below are listed because their attendance area covers part of Chevy Chase, and the share column is how much of it each one covers. Private schools have no attendance area, so they are listed because they sit in Chevy Chase. Attendance is assigned by address, so confirm the assignment for a specific property with Montgomery County Public Schools before you rely on it.
| Name | Grades | Share of Chevy Chase | Students | Per teacher | MCAP proficiency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethesda Elementary7600 Arlington Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814 | K-5 | 10.8% | 645 | 16.5 | ELA69.5%Math61.5% |
| Rosemary Hills Elementary2111 Porter Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910 | PK-2 | 78.7% | 499 | 13.5 | Not reported |
| Somerset Elementary5811 Warwick Pl, Chevy Chase, MD 20815 | K-5 | 9.8% | 314 | 15 | ELA73.2%Math62.7% |
- MCAP begins at grade 3, so a school that ends before it sits none: Rosemary Hills Elementary.
- High school mathematics is Algebra 1, which most students here sit in middle school. Where fewer than half as many students sat it as sat English, the figure describes who took the test rather than the school, and is left out: Bethesda-Chevy Chase High.
Demographics and Employment Data for Chevy Chase, MD
Population by age group
Education level
- Less than high school168 (2.5%)
- High school graduate311 (4.6%)
- Some college or associate544 (8.1%)
- Bachelor's degree1,922 (28.5%)
- Graduate or professional3,795 (56.3%)
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