Bethesda, MD cityscape

20817

Bethesda, MD

Total Population
37,795
Median Household Income
$231,292
Median Home Value
$1,081,500
Median Rent
$2,939

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$231,292
100.4% above state median
Home Value
$1,081,500
102% above state median
Rent
$2,939
100% above state median
Median Age
45.4 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Bethesda, MD

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 85.6% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Mature population with median age of 45.4 years, likely more established households.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 3.8%, below national average.

Family-oriented community with 71% family households.

Low poverty rate of 4.2%, well below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$231,292
+207.8% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.4%
State: $-55,919,744
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.77 people

Total Households
13,562
Family Households
70.8%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
51.3%
#2 Industry
Education
21.8%
#3 Industry
Arts,
11.4%
Total Employed Residents:9,754

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.1%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
6.8%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
2.1%
272 workers
Public Transit
10.1%
1,290 workers
Total Commuting Workers:12,786
Commute Insights
Good public transit usage (10.1% of workers)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
96.2%
19,000 employed
Labor Force
19,895
756 unemployed
Median Age
45.4 years
Per Capita Income
$118,180
Poverty Rate
4.2%

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