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Damascus
City in Maryland, United States
Overview
Damascus is a small, close-knit community in Montgomery County, Maryland, offering a suburban feel with a rural backdrop. Known for its peaceful neighborhoods, friendly locals, and open green spaces, it's an ideal stop for those seeking a quiet escape from city life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Maryland
Population
382
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
39.29°, -77.20°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,855
Local Cost
$2,070
Local Income
$4,200
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
11.8°C
Summer Avg
23.6°C
Winter Avg
-0.4°C
Record High
39.6°C
Record Low
-23.2°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1124 mm
Internet Speed
30 Mbps
Upload
6 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
86
Walk Score
86
Footways
172.0
Airport
GAI
Distance
14 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.
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