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Bethesda

MarylandΒ·Rank #161 of 20 in MDΒ·Pop. 69,966
Composite Score60.7

Bethesda, Maryland scores 60.7/100 (A grade), ranking #161 of 20 cities in Maryland. Median income: $191,198.

πŸ’΅ Median Income
$191,198
β–² $92,737vs state ($98,461)
πŸ’Ό Unemployment
N/A
State: 2.9%
πŸ”’ Violent Crime
N/A
State: 415
πŸ“ˆ Pop. Growth
N/A
State: +0.7%
🏠Median Home Value
$1,129,700
Census ACS 2023
πŸ”‘Median Rent
$2,437/mo
Census ACS 2023
πŸ›’Cost of Living
N/A
100 = national avg
πŸ’ΈRent Burden
15.3%
Rent as % of income
πŸ“Price-to-Income
5.9x
Home value Γ· income
πŸ“ŠPoverty Rate
4%
Census ACS 2023
πŸŽ“Graduation Rate
89%
EDFacts ACGR 2021-22
πŸ‘©β€πŸ«Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
NCES CCD 2023-24
πŸ’΅Per-Pupil Spending
$19,456
NCES F-33 Finance 2022-23
πŸ“šTotal Enrollment
16,568
NCES CCD 2023-24
🏫Public Schools
17
Regular public schools
βš–οΈObesity Rate
22.2%
CDC PLACES 2023
🩺Diabetes Rate
8%
CDC PLACES 2023
🧠Poor Mental Health Days
10.4
per 30 days Β· CDC BRFSS
πŸš—Mean Commute
20 min
State avg: 27.3 min
πŸš‡Public Transit Use
11.8%
State avg: 5.5%
πŸ’»Work From Home
31.3%
State avg: 14.7%
🌑️Annual Avg
57.7Β°F
NOAA Climate Normals
β˜€οΈSummer Avg
74.4Β°F
Jun\u2013Aug average
❄️Winter Avg
42.7Β°F
Dec\u2013Feb average
🌧️Annual Precip
44.2"
inches per year

Bethesda vs Maryland

BethesdaMaryland

Scores by Category

πŸ’° Economy75
β–Ό 8.6 vs state (state: 83.6)
πŸ›‘οΈ Safety51.3
β€” same as state (state: 51.3)
πŸ₯ Health90.3
β–² 4.6 vs state (state: 85.7)
πŸŽ“ Education66.2
β–Ό 1.1 vs state (state: 67.3)
πŸ’Ό Fiscal Health98.1
β–² 43.1 vs state (state: 55)
πŸ“ˆ Growth50
β–² 7.8 vs state (state: 42.2)
🏠 Affordability34.2
β–Ό 20.4 vs state (state: 54.6)
🌿 Environment46.1
β€” same as state (state: 46.1)
🏞️ Outdoor Access11.8
β€” same as state (state: 11.8)
πŸš‡ Transportation65.9
β–² 22.7 vs state (state: 43.2)
🎭 Livability36.5
β–² 13.6 vs state (state: 22.9)

Bethesda vs Maryland

More Cities in Maryland

Rockville64.3Bowie61.1Gaithersburg60.4Potomac59.7Ellicott City59.6Frederick58.7North Bethesda58.6Columbia58.5Germantown56.6

Bethesda, Maryland Overview

Bethesda earns an overall grade of A with a composite score of 60.7 out of 100, ranking #161 of 20 cities in Maryland. The city's strongest category is Fiscal Health (98/100) while its biggest challenge is Outdoor Access (12/100).

Income & Employment in Bethesda

The median household income in Bethesda is $191,198 according to Census ACS data.

Cost of Living in Bethesda

Cost of living data helps residents compare affordability across cities. The median home value is $1,129,700. Median monthly rent is $2,437.

Health & Wellness in Bethesda

The adult obesity rate in Bethesda is 22.2% according to CDC PLACES data. The diabetes prevalence rate is 8%. Residents report an average of 10.4 poor mental health days per month. These health indicators are important for assessing overall quality of life in Bethesda, Maryland.

Education & Schools in Bethesda

Bethesda has 17 public schools serving 16,568 students. The high school graduation rate is 89%, a solid rate. The student-teacher ratio is 16.9:1. The district spends $19,456 per student. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in Bethesda

Bethesda has an annual average temperature of 57.7Β°F. Summers average 74.4Β°F. Winters average 42.7Β°F. The city receives approximately 44.2 inches of precipitation per year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall score for Bethesda, Maryland?

Bethesda has an overall score of 60.7 out of 100, earning a A grade and ranking #161 among 20 cities in Maryland.

What is the median income in Bethesda?

The median household income in Bethesda is $191,198, based on Census ACS data.

Is Bethesda safe?

Detailed crime data for Bethesda is currently limited. Check the city profile for the latest safety scores.

What is the cost of living in Bethesda?

Cost of living data for Bethesda helps residents compare affordability. See the full profile for details.

How are the public schools in Bethesda?

Bethesda has 17 public schools with a 89% graduation rate. The student-teacher ratio is 16.9:1.

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Data Sources

πŸ“ŽBureau of Labor Statistics, LAUS (Dec 2025)πŸ“ŽU.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024πŸ“ŽFBI Uniform Crime Reporting, 2024πŸ“ŽAmerica's Health Rankings, 2025πŸ“ŽWalletHub/NAEP, 2025πŸ“ŽU.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024πŸ“ŽCook Political Report, PVI 2024πŸ“ŽTax Foundation, Facts & Figures 2025πŸ“ŽALEC Rich States Poor States, 2025πŸ“ŽWalletHub Tax Burden Study, 2025πŸ“ŽU.S. Census Bureau / FHFA, 2025πŸ“ŽBEA Regional Price Parities, 2023πŸ“ŽEPA AirData, Median AQI by County 2024πŸ“ŽEIA State Electricity Profiles, 2024πŸ“ŽFEMA National Risk Index v1.20, 2025πŸ“ŽU.S. Census Bureau, Net Domestic Migration 2024πŸ“ŽFCC / BroadbandNow, Broadband Access 2025πŸ“ŽNational Park Service API, 2024πŸ“ŽUSGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US), 2024πŸ“ŽU.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2022πŸ“ŽU.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 (Commuting)πŸ“ŽFHWA Highway Statistics, 2023πŸ“ŽU.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2022πŸ“ŽEIA State Electricity Profiles, 2024πŸ“ŽEIA Natural Gas Prices, 2024πŸ“ŽDOL National Database of Childcare Prices, 2023πŸ“ŽBEA Regional Price Parities (Food), 2023πŸ“ŽNCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2023-24πŸ“ŽEDFacts ACGR Graduation Rates, 2021-22πŸ“ŽNCES School District Finance Survey (F-33), 2022-23πŸ“ŽBEA GDP by State (SAGDP9), 2023πŸ“ŽNASBO Fiscal Survey of States, FY2023πŸ“ŽCensus Bureau State Government Finances, FY2022πŸ“ŽPew Charitable Trusts Fiscal 50, FY2023πŸ“ŽPew Charitable Trusts, FY2022πŸ“ŽS&P/Moody's via Ballotpedia, 2025πŸ“ŽBureau of Labor Statistics, OES (May 2023)πŸ“ŽIRS Statistics of Income, Migration Data 2021-2022