Bethesda, MD

Living in Bethesda

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Bikeability 87
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Walkability 89
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Commute 32
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Public Transit 84
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Affordability 1
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Public Safety 84
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Airports 96
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Hospitals 40
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Colleges 74
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Schools 100
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Residents

63k Population +4.7k (2010–19)
43  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
86% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
63% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian10%
Black4%
Caucasian74%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school2%
High school graduate4%
Some College8%
Bachelor's degree30%
Graduate degree56%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$164k Median Household Income +$31k (2010–19)
96% Above Poverty
32  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K6%
$25K to $49K7%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more42%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector52%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance1%
Factory and transportation2%
Mgt, science, and arts77%
Military1%
Sales and office12%
Service7%

Commute

Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van61%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation17%
Taxicab<1%
Walked7%
Worked at home11%

Housing

$911k Median Home Value +$112k (2010–19)
18% Built 2000 or Later
$2k Median Monthly Rent +$319 (2010–19)
61% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached55%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195922%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier9%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K17%
$750K to $999K28%
$1M to $1.49M24%
$1.5M to $1.99M9%
$2M or more8%

House Heating Type

Electricity31%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas66%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Bethesda

United States45
Maryland43
Washington Metro Area33
Montgomery County19

Property Crime in Bethesda

United States48
Maryland38
Washington Metro Area35
Montgomery County28

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (64%)(31%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton71%
Donald Trump21%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 33 3 7
Feb 36 3 6
Mar 44 4 2
Apr 54 3 0
May 64 4 0
Jun 73 4 0
Jul 77 4 0
Aug 76 4 0
Sep 68 4 0
Oct 57 4 0
Nov 47 4 1
Dec 37 3 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bethesda

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding56
Tornado12
Coastal Flooding13
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Bethesda, MD

Private Schools

Private Schools near Bethesda, MD

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Colleges

Colleges near Bethesda, MD

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American University
4 miles, SE
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Georgetown University
6 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Bethesda, MD

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Suburban Hospital
1 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near Bethesda, MD