Living in North Bethesda, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Bethesda · Census data 2020–2024
North Bethesda has 49,677 residents with a median age of 40.7. The median household income is $129,092 (25% higher than the Maryland median), the median home value is $731,800, the median rent is $2,191/month.
North Bethesda at a glance
- Population
- 49,677
- Median age
- 40.7State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $129,092State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $731,800State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $2,191/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 50.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 75.1%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is North Bethesda a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 25% higher than the Maryland median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 5.2%.
Cons: Home values 74% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in North Bethesda
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Bethesda the median home value is $731,800, 120% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,191 per month, which is 27.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,194 a month in housing costs.
North Bethesda median household income
The median household income in North Bethesda is $129,092 and the income per person is $81,845. 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in North Bethesda: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 23,335
- Owner-occupied
- 50.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 49.6%
- Vacant
- 6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.22
North Bethesda demographics
- Population
- 49,677
- Median age
- 40.7
- Under 18
- 19.4%
- 65 and older
- 17.4%
- Households
- 21,933
- Foreign-born
- 34.1%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Bethesda ›
Education in North Bethesda
75.1% of adults 25 and older in North Bethesda have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 45.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Bethesda
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 36.7%
- Drive alone
- 45.4%
- Public transit
- 10.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 96%
North Bethesda vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Bethesda | 49,677 | $129,092 | $731,800 | $2,191 |
| Garrett Park | 932 | $250,001 | $1,005,700 | $3,250 |
| Chevy Chase View | 1,063 | $250,001 | $1,414,600 | $3,501 |
| Kensington | 2,369 | $152,284 | $943,500 | $2,076 |
| North Kensington | 8,954 | $135,040 | $576,700 | $1,828 |
| South Kensington | 8,148 | $210,953 | $919,800 | $3,479 |
| Bethesda | 69,397 | $192,237 | $1,169,900 | $2,469 |
| Wheaton | 52,926 | $111,478 | $501,200 | $2,163 |
| North Chevy Chase | 746 | $250,001 | $1,212,500 | $3,472 |
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What is the median household income in North Bethesda, MD?
The median household income in North Bethesda is $129,092, 25% higher than the Maryland median of $103,678 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in North Bethesda?
The median home value in North Bethesda is $731,800, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in North Bethesda?
The median gross rent in North Bethesda is $2,191 per month, about 27.4% of household income.
Is North Bethesda, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 25% higher than the Maryland median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 5.2%. Minuses: home values 74% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in North Bethesda?
The median age in North Bethesda is 40.7 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in North Bethesda?
The average commute to work in North Bethesda is 30 minutes; 36.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Bethesda?
The unemployment rate in North Bethesda is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Bethesda?
75.1% of adults in North Bethesda have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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