Cost of Living in North Bethesda, MD

Population: 49,498 • 2026 Data

$128,970
Median Household Income
+67% vs national
$2,161
Median Monthly Rent
+60% vs national
$712,100
Median Home Value
+110% vs national
3.4%
Unemployment Rate

Housing in North Bethesda

The median home value in North Bethesda, MD is $712,100. Monthly rent for a typical unit averages $2,161, while total monthly housing costs (including utilities and insurance) average $2,176.

Rent-to-income ratio: 20.1%. This is within the recommended 30% threshold, suggesting housing is relatively affordable for median-income earners.

Income and Employment

The median household income in North Bethesda, MD is $128,970. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4%, with a labor force of 28,774 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