Cost of Living in Bethesda, MD

Population: 67,403 • 2026 Data

$191,348
Median Household Income
+147% vs national
$2,437
Median Monthly Rent
+81% vs national
$1,129,700
Median Home Value
+233% vs national
3.2%
Unemployment Rate

Housing in Bethesda

The median home value in Bethesda, MD is $1,129,700. Monthly rent for a typical unit averages $2,437, while total monthly housing costs (including utilities and insurance) average $2,848.

Rent-to-income ratio: 15.3%. This is within the recommended 30% threshold, suggesting housing is relatively affordable for median-income earners.

Income and Employment

The median household income in Bethesda, MD is $191,348. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2%, with a labor force of 36,560 people.

Other Cities in Maryland

Baltimore, MD → Columbia, MD → Germantown, MD → Waldorf, MD → Silver Spring, MD → Frederick, MD → Ellicott City, MD → Glen Burnie, MD →

Data Sources

All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. National median figures used for comparison context.

Verify at data.census.gov