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Bethesda, MD

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Bethesda.

Population: 51,519 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Bethesda, MD is $1.03M — down 2.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.07M after a median 29 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,588/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winterweather, hail, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.03M

Median home value

-2.1%

1-year change

29

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$1.03M
1-year appreciation
-2.1%
3-year appreciation
+3.1%
5-year appreciation
+9.1%
10-year appreciation
+31.5%
All-time peak (2025-04)
$1.05M
House Price Index (state)
367.5 (+0.7% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.07M
Median list price
$1.18M
Median price per sqft
$460
1-year sale-price change
+7.1%
Median days on market
29 days
Homes sold (recent period)
40
For-sale inventory
194
Sale-to-list ratio
101.0%
Active listings
26
1-year forecast
-0.7%
Days to pending
47 days
New listings (monthly)
57

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

Rents

Typical rent
$3,588/mo
1-year rent change
+1.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,450/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,523/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,813/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,550/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,177/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)
107.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.10/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Schools include
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High, Bethesda Elementary, Walter Johnson High, Woodlin Elementary, Westbrook Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, hail, heatWave, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes X
Flood risk level
Minimal
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)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
47.3 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)
41
Days with Good air quality
284
Days with Moderate air quality
69
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
143

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

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
179
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
88
Nearest airport
Montgomery County Airpark (GAI) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
32
Hospitals include
SUBURBAN HOSPITAL, Walter Reed National Military Med Cen, GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.3 / 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 · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-6,292 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,968
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
364,740
Average weekly wage
$1,688
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,491

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

How it compares

BethesdaState medianUS median
Median home value$1.03M$452,533$289,727
Median sale price$1.07M$450,000$325,000
Median days on market29 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$3,588/mo$2,002/mo$1,808/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 median home value in Bethesda, MD?
$1.03M.
What is the median sale price in Bethesda, MD?
$1.07M.
How long do homes take to sell in Bethesda, MD?
Median days on market: 29 days.
What is typical rent in Bethesda, MD?
Typical rent: $3,588/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Bethesda, MD?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, hail, heatWave, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Bethesda, MD in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
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?
7 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Bethesda, MD walkable?
Walkability index: 13.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Bethesda, MD?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Bethesda, MD?
Regional Price Parity: 107.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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