This Washington suburb, named after Maryland’s state tree, is home to a large research facility for the Food and Drug Administration.
Climate
White Oak has four distinct seasons, with moderate winters and hot and humid summers.
Cultural Attractions
White Oak is adjacent to Silver Spring, a large, diverse community with a vibrant downtown. Silver Spring hosts an annual ethnic heritage festival and the American Film Institute’s Silver Theatre, which features classic and obscure film greats.
Economy
The most common professions for residents of White Oak are in the technical, scientific, and health-related fields.
Geography
Rock Creek Park and Sligo Creek Park are located nearby.
Historical
The FDA’s research facility is located on the sprawling campus of the former Naval Ordnance Laboratory, where important naval warfare research was conducted.
Location Details
Weather
Average January high/low temperature (?)
40.42 ° / 23.02 °
Average July high/low temperature (?)
86.88 ° / 65.66 °
Precipitation (?)
45.01 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?)
29 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?)
93
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?)
93
Cost of Living
Median home price (?)
$ 462,500
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?)
$80341.0
Median household income, all ages(?)
$54313
Maximum state income tax (?)
4.75 %
State sales tax (?)
5 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?)
.660 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?)
22
Number of private golf courses within the county (?)
28
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?)
74
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?)
288
Number of sports teams within the county (?)
1
Number of movie theaters within the county (?)
22
Number of libraries within the county (?)
29
Number of museums within the county (?)
9
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?)
6
Population & Demographics
Total population (?)
21,656
Population density (?)
4,349 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?)
56.8% growth
Population over 55 (?)
4,968 people
Education (?)
31 % have a college degree
Health
Number of hospitals within the county (?)
35
Number of clinics within the county (?)
101
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?)
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