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Bethesda, MD

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Bethesda.

Population: 51,519 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Bethesda, MD is $1.00M — down 1.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.22M after a median 36 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,231/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winter weather, hail, heat wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.00M

Typical home value

-1.7%

1-year change

36

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$1.00M
1-year appreciation
-1.7%
3-year appreciation
+3.0%
5-year appreciation
+8.8%
10-year appreciation
+32.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2025)
$1.03M
House Price Index (state)
376.2 (+0.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.22M
Median list price
$1.04M
Median price per sqft
$457
1-year sale-price change
-0.5%
Median days on market
36 days
Homes sold (recent period)
156
For-sale inventory
189
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
163
1-year forecast
+0.6%
Days to pending
47 days
New listings (monthly)
52

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$3,231/mo
1-year rent change
+1.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,111/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,204/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,438/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,107/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,658/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
105.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.10/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.6 : 1
Schools include
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High, Bethesda Elementary, Walter Johnson High, Westbrook Elementary, Westland Middle

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winter weather, hail, heat wave, inland flooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
winter weather: Very High · hail: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
61
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 11% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
45.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Washington Navy Yard (9.1 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
46.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
299
Days with Moderate air quality
61
Highest AQI recorded (year)
90

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
269
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
269,547
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
190,487

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
60
Nearest national park
Clara Barton National Historic Site (1 mi)
National parks include
Glen Echo Park, Clara Barton National Historic Site, George Washington Memorial Parkway
Airports within 30 mi
33
Nearest airport
Montgomery County Airpark (GAI) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) (9 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
45
Hospitals include
SUBURBAN HOSPITAL, Walter Reed National Military Med Cen, GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.7 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
416
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-6,292 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1968
Housing built before 1970
37.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
30.9%
Median annual property tax
$9,634
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
93.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
364,761
Average weekly wage
$1,761
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,411

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

BethesdaState medianUS median
Typical home value$1.00M$446,567$288,527
Median sale price$1.22M$450,000$325,000
Median days on market36 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$3,231/mo$1,998/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$9,634$3,862$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Bethesda, MD?
$1.00M.
What is the median sale price in Bethesda, MD?
$1.22M.
How long do homes take to sell in Bethesda, MD?
Median days on market: 36 days.
What is typical rent in Bethesda, MD?
Typical rent: $3,231/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Bethesda, MD?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winter weather, hail, heat wave, inland flooding, lightning.
Is Bethesda, MD in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 61 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Bethesda, MD?
Risk to homes is higher than 11% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Bethesda, MD?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Bethesda, MD?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Bethesda, MD?
6 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Bethesda, MD walkable?
Walkability index: 13.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Bethesda, MD?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Bethesda, MD?
Regional Price Parity: 105.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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