Welcome to
Bethesda, MD
Top-rated schools, walkable downtown, family-first.
One of the most affluent zip codes in the country, Bethesda pairs a genuinely walkable downtown with a network of quiet, tree-lined residential streets. The public school pyramid — Bethesda-Chevy Chase and Walt Whitman — is a magnet for families relocating for the DMV. Restaurants, luxury retail, and the NIH campus keep the downtown core lively year-round.
Overview
Bethesda, MD by the numbers
68,056
Total Population
43.8
Median Age
$183,000
Avg. Household Income
26,800
Households
Approximate median sale price: $1,195,000Demographics: U.S. Census / American Community Survey estimates
Getting Around
Around Bethesda, MD
Walk Score
Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
Somewhat Bikeable
Transit Score
Some Transit
Points of Interest
What's happening around Bethesda, MD
Dining
Bethesda Row
Restaurant-rich shopping district
Active
Capital Crescent Trail
Paved rail-trail to Georgetown
Culture
Round House Theatre
Shopping
Westfield Montgomery Mall
Active
Rock Creek Regional Park
Nightlife
Villain & Saint
Live music venue
Education
Schools in and around Bethesda, MD
| Name | Grades |
|---|---|
| Walt Whitman High School | 9-12 |
| Bethesda-Chevy Chase HS | 9-12 |
| Westland Middle School | 6-8 |
| Bradley Hills Elementary | K-5 |
| Landon School | 3-12 |
School data is a starting point. Boundary and program details change — verify with the district.
Why buyers choose Bethesda, MD
- Consistently top-5 school system in the state
- Two Red Line Metro stations
- Strong luxury single-family and townhome inventory
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