Rockville is the county seat of Montgomery County, Maryland. The City of Rockville, a suburb of Washington, DC, is home to major corporate headquarters, county government offices, and numerous shopping centers, restaurants and entertainment facilities. Rockville has a very diverse population and a variety of housing from high-rise condominiums to contemporary single family homes.
Location
Rockville is located along the I-270 corridor approximately 12 miles northwest of Washington, DC.
Communities Near Rockville
Aspen Hill, Chevy Chase View, Derwood, Gaithersburg, Garrett Park, Kensington Norbeck, North Bethesda, Olney, Potomac, Redland.
Rockville Demographics
According to the 2000 census, the City of Rockville is home to 47,388 residents. The race breakdown is as follows: White: 67.8%, Black: 9.1%, Asian: 14.8%, Hispanic/Latino: 11.7%. Population under age 18: 23.4%, 65 and over: 13.1%, Median household income: $68,074 (1999), Persons below poverty level 7.8% (1999).
Rockville Public Transportation
Ride-On Montgomery County Transit
Metro Stations: Shady Grove, Rockville, Twinbrook, White Flint
MARC: Brunswick Line
Points of Interest in Rockville
Rockville Town Square
Cabin John Regional Park
Meadowside Nature Center
Rock Creek Regional Park – Lake Needwood
Glenview Mansion
Stonestreet Museum
Beall-Dawson House
Montgomery College
Annual Events
Hometown Holidays
Rockville Antique Car Show
Outdoor Movies at Rockville Town Square
Rockville Community Websites and Resources
Rockville City Government
Rockville Community Network