Bethesda, Maryland
Quick Statistics
Bethesda is a community in Montgomery County, Maryland, home to about 69,397 people spread across 13.3 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $101,330 a year, and a typical home is worth about $1,169,900. About 89.5% of adults hold a college degree, and 92.1% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 14 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Maryland towns GeoStat tracks, Bethesda ranks number 10 of 527 in population, number 37 in median household income, number 13 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Bethesda typically top out near 87°F in July, while January nights average about 27°F. The area sees roughly 31 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Glen Echo, MD | 1.8 mi. | 276 |
| 2. | Somerset, MD | 1.9 mi. | 1,088 |
| 3. | Chevy Chase, MD | 1.9 mi. | 2,906 |
| 4. | Friendship Heights Village, MD | 2.3 mi. | 4,002 |
| 5. | Chevy Chase, MD | 2.4 mi. | 9,445 |
| 6. | Brookmont, MD | 2.4 mi. | 3,671 |
| 7. | Chevy Chase Section Five, MD | 2.4 mi. | 803 |
| 8. | Chevy Chase Village, MD | 2.4 mi. | 1,903 |
What is the population of Bethesda, Maryland?
Bethesda has a population of about 69,397 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Bethesda, Maryland in?
Bethesda is located in Montgomery County, Maryland.
What is the median home value in Bethesda, Maryland?
The median home value in Bethesda is about $1,169,900, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Bethesda, Maryland?
The median personal income in Bethesda is about $101,330 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Bethesda, Maryland?
Since 1950, 26 tornadoes have been recorded in Montgomery County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Bethesda, Maryland?
Typical July highs run about 87 degrees and January lows about 27 degrees, with around 31 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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