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Bethesda
  • Town in Maryland
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Town
Washington, D.C.

Bethesda

#5 in Best Places to Live in Maryland
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Bethesda is a town in Maryland with a population of 66,294. Bethesda is in Montgomery County and is one of the best places to live in Maryland. Living in Bethesda offers residents an urban feel and most residents own their homes. In Bethesda there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and retirees live in Bethesda and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Bethesda are highly rated.
    About Bethesda...
    Population
    66,294
    Town near
    Washington, D.C.
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $958,400
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $2,208
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      34%
    • Own
      66%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    unavailable
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.7
    • Robbery
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      19%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      59%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      29%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      7%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      4%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      11%
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    Working in Bethesda

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $178,370
    National
    $69,021
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