Bethesda, MD
Living in Bethesda
Bikeability87
Walkability89
Commute32
Public Transit84
Affordability1
Public Safety84
Airports96
Hospitals40
Colleges74
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools100
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
63kPopulation+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
$164kMedian 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
$911kMedian Home Value+$112k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$2kMedian 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
Alef Bet Montessori School Inc
1 miles, SW
Alef Bet Montessori School Inc
1 miles, SW
The Bethesda Montessori School
1 miles, E
St Bartholomews School
1 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Bethesda, MD
American University
4 miles, SE
University of the District of Columbia
4 miles, SE
Marymount University
6 miles, S
Georgetown University
6 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Bethesda, MD
Suburban Hospital
1 miles, NE
Walter Reed National Military Med Cen
1 miles, NE
Sibley Memorial Hospital
4 miles, S
Psychiatric Institute of Washington Dc
4 miles, SE