City profile
Bethesda, MD
Montgomery County · Population 69,397
Bethesda is a city in Montgomery County, MD with about 69,397 residents and a typical home value near $1,170,000. It is 18 miles from Bowie, MD, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
34°F
Summer avg
79°F
Sunny days / yr
210
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$1,169,900
Typical monthly housing
$7,330
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
188
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.00%
- State income tax (top)
- 6.5%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.00%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 92/100
Top hazards: Winter weather, Heat wave, Strong wind
Nearest major airport
10 mi to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 75% Democratic / 22% Republican
Community
Population
69,397
Black population
6.4%
County
Montgomery County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: coastal flooding
Highlights
- About 69,397 residents
- Typical home value about $1,170,000
- 18 miles from Bowie, MD
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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