At a Glance
Median Income
$33,606
$22,106 per capita
Home Value
$98,800
Zillow: $145,262
Median Rent
$739/mo
29.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.3%
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
16.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.4%
21.1% 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?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bethesda residents earn a median household income of $33,606 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,106. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 346 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bethesda is $98,800 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $145,262. Median rent is $739/month, with 29.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Education
12.3% of adults in Bethesda hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bethesda has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,230
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density1,984/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$33,606
Per Capita$22,106
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty16.4%
County GDP$1,576M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,196
Housing
A+
Home Value$98,800
Rent$739
Ownership60.6%
Zillow$145,262
Housing Units633
Rent Burden29.8%
Health
Obesity42.4%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking21.1%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death11,998/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain42.6 in/yr
Elevation1,220 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute20 min
Broadband87.8%
Internet Speed61 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Bethesda was founded in 1910.
The median home in Bethesda was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.