At a Glance
Median Income
$191,348
$118,933 per capita
Home Value
$1,129,700
Zillow: $1,121,468
Median Rent
$2,437/mo
28.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
87.1%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.1%
4.7% smoking rate
How Bethesda Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bethesda's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bethesda a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bethesda residents earn a median household income of $191,348 , which is 155% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $118,933. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,629 business establishments, including 663 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bethesda is $1,129,700 , 301% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,121,468. Median rent is $2,437/month, with 28.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Education
87.1% of adults in Bethesda hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(158% above the national average).
97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bethesda has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population67,403
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density5,083/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born25.4%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$191,348
Per Capita$118,933
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$49,078M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,363
Housing
B
Home Value$1,129,700
Rent$2,437
Ownership65.1%
Zillow$1,121,468
Housing Units29,416
Rent Burden28.4%
Health
Obesity22.1%
Diabetes6.5%
Smoking4.7%
Heart Disease3.6%
Premature Death3,513/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain48.5 in/yr
Elevation354 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+87.1%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+58.7%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 20% / D 78%
Commute29 min
Broadband96.8%
Internet Speed236 Mbps
EV Stations88
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Bethesda was built in 1969.
10.9% of residents use public transit to commute.
35.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.6% of the population has a disability.
25.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 236 Mbps.
There are 663 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.