At a Glance
Median Income
$128,970
$79,964 per capita
Home Value
$712,100
Zillow: $1,040,488
Median Rent
$2,161/mo
26.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,422/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
74.2%
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.4%
5.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr
How North Bethesda Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows North Bethesda's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is North Bethesda a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
North Bethesda residents earn a median household income of $128,970 , which is 72% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $79,964. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 35,443 business establishments, including 1,941 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in North Bethesda is $712,100 , 153% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,040,488. Median rent is $2,161/month, with 26.7% 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 1982.
Safety & Crime
North Bethesda reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,422/100K.
Education
74.2% of adults in North Bethesda hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(120% above the national average).
94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
North Bethesda has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population49,498
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density5,574/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$128,970
Per Capita$79,964
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$117,390M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,817
Housing
B+
Home Value$712,100
Rent$2,161
Ownership49.2%
Zillow$1,040,488
Housing Units23,026
Rent Burden26.7%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,422/100K
Health
Obesity23.4%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking5.8%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death4,785/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation364 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+74.2%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+43.1%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 22% / D 75%
Commute30 min
Broadband95.2%
Internet Speed256 Mbps
EV Stations18
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in North Bethesda was built in 1982.
12.8% of residents use public transit to commute.
32.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 256 Mbps.
There are 1,941 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.