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Wheaton, Maryland

Community

Diverse commercial hub on the Red Line

Wheaton is an unincorporated community in Montgomery County with a Metro station, a large international dining scene and the redeveloping Wheaton Triangle.

Housing & Real Estate

Mid-century apartments and townhouses with single-family blocks in the surrounding neighborhoods.

Restaurants & Shopping

Wheaton's restaurant scene is known for Latin American, Asian and Ethiopian kitchens along Georgia Avenue and University Boulevard.

Schools & Education

Montgomery County Public Schools serves the area, with Wheaton and Northwood high schools.

Parks & Recreation

Wheaton Regional Park and Brookside Gardens sit just north of the community.

Transportation & Accessibility

Metro Red Line at Wheaton and Forest Glen, plus MD 97, MD 193 and the Glenmont Metro nearby.

Local Businesses

International restaurantsIndependent marketsBarbershopsRetail

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Nearby Attractions

  • Wheaton Regional Park
  • Brookside Gardens
  • Wheaton Metro

Advantages & Considerations

Advantages

  • Metro access
  • Affordable relative to Bethesda
  • Excellent international food

Considerations

  • Older commercial corridors
  • Traffic on Georgia Avenue

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wheaton a city?

No. Wheaton is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Montgomery County.

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