North Bethesda, MD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 5/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 10/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Frequent Flyer’s Paradise. Access to the airport is extremely convenient with minimal travel time. Ideal for frequent travelers.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
49,498 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
53.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
74.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$128,970 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$712,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,179 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,039 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
46.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Montgomery County
2
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria Metro Area
3
Maryland
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Montgomery County
3
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria Metro Area
3
Maryland
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 6 33
Feb 3 4 36
Mar 4 2 44
Apr 3 0 54
May 4 0 63
Jun 4 0 73
Jul 4 0 77
Aug 3 0 75
Sep 4 0 68
Oct 4 0 56
Nov 4 1 47
Dec 3 2 37

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 65% of residents leaning left and 29% leaning right.

Liberal (66%) (30%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 19%
Hillary Clinton 74%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, MD State Senate District 16, MD State Legislative District 16, MD
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Schools

Georgetown Preparatory School
<1 miles, SE • 5 star
Feynman School
<1 miles, NW
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Colleges

Montgomery College
5 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Suburban Hospital
3 miles, S • 4.1 star
Holy Cross Hospital
5 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Airports

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