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Cost of living in Bethesda summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Bethesda. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Maryland. Key points include:
The cost of living in Bethesda is 204 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Bethesda is 2.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Bethesda is $1,152,218.
The median income in Bethesda is $192,237.
Bethesda's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Bethesda Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Bethesda | Maryland | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 204 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 104 | 100 |
| Groceries | 111 | 107 | 100 |
| Health | 422 | 152 | 100 |
| Housing | 115 | 109 | 100 |
| Transportation | 103 | 108 | 100 |
| Utilities | 115 | 109 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Bethesda, MD Weather
The average high in Bethesda is 65.9° and the average low is 45.8°.
There are 77.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 43.2 inches of precipitation each year with 15.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Bethesda |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 65.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 45.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 77.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 43.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 15.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Bethesda Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Bethesda
The current population in Bethesda is 69,397. The population has increased 18.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 69,397 | 3.0% |
| 2023 | 67,403 | 1.6% |
| 2022 | 66,316 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 66,294 | 1.8% |
| 2020 | 65,092 | 3.0% |
| 2019 | 63,195 | 1.2% |
| 2018 | 62,448 | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 63,168 | 0.9% |
| 2016 | 62,608 | 0.8% |
| 2015 | 62,102 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 62,024 | 1.7% |
| 2013 | 60,995 | 2.4% |
| 2012 | 59,591 | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 58,661 | 0.2% |
| 2010 | 58,537 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Bethesda
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Bethesda is:
65.7% White with 45,580 White residents.
6.3% African American with 4,361 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 72 American Indian residents.
12.7% Asian with 8,790 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 21 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 436 Other residents.
5.0% Two Or More with 3,459 Two Or More residents.
9.6% Hispanic with 6,678 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Bethesda | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.7% | 46.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 6.3% | 28.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 12.7% | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.0% | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 9.6% | 12.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in Bethesda
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Bethesda is 52.1% female with 36,173 female residents.
Bethesda is 47.9% male with 33,224 male residents.
| Gender | Bethesda | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 51.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.9% | 48.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Bethesda for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Bethesda completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in Bethesda completed 9-12th grade.
3.0% of adults in Bethesda completed high school / ged.
5.0% of adults in Bethesda completed some college.
2.0% of adults in Bethesda completed associate's degree.
29.0% of adults in Bethesda completed bachelor's degree.
30.0% of adults in Bethesda completed master's degree.
15.0% of adults in Bethesda completed professional degree.
13.0% of adults in Bethesda completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Bethesda | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 3.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 5.0% | 17.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 2.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 29.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 30.0% | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 15.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 13.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Bethesda, Maryland
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2.0% of households in Bethesda earn Less than $10,000.
1.2% of households in Bethesda earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.5% of households in Bethesda earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.1% of households in Bethesda earn $25,000 to $34,999.
5.0% of households in Bethesda earn $35,000 to $49,999.
7.6% of households in Bethesda earn $50,000 to $74,999.
6.9% of households in Bethesda earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.4% of households in Bethesda earn $100,000 to $149,999.
12.4% of households in Bethesda earn $150,000 to $199,999.
47.9% of households in Bethesda earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Bethesda | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.0% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.2% | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.5% | 4.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.1% | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5.0% | 7.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 7.6% | 12.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 6.9% | 11.9% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.4% | 18.9% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.4% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 47.9% | 20.3% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
