North Bethesda, Maryland Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
North Bethesda, MD Population Density Map and Area Scores
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Population
| Metric | North Bethesda | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 50,620 | 6,204,886 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 5686.1 | 500.2 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.18% | 0.51% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 40.0 | 38.0 | 37.3 |
| Households | 22,455 | 2,362,551 | 130,235,071 |
Population in North Bethesda grew by 24.2% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 50,620 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in North Bethesda is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 24.2% of residents. That is 2.0 points above Maryland as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 9,466 18.7% -1.5 pts
- Millennials 29–44 12,274 24.2% +2.0 pts
- Gen X 45–60 11,121 22.0% +0.9 pts
- Boomers 61–79 8,219 16.2% -0.3 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Maryland, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 51.9% of the people living in North Bethesda and men 48.1%.
- Women 51.9% Maryland 51.5%
- Men 48.1% Maryland 48.5%
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Economy
North Bethesda has a the economy index of A+, which means it is exceptionally prosperous.
| Metric | North Bethesda | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $129,461 | $103,916 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 2.72% | 3.98% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in North Bethesda is about 25% higher than in Maryland.
Housing
| Metric | North Bethesda | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $536,379 | $267,101 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $2,208 | $1,704 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 49.1% | 67.6% | 65.2% |
The median home price in North Bethesda is about 20.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,208 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in North Bethesda spend about 55 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 229 hours, about 9.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | North Bethesda | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 27.5 | 28.3 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 55.0 | 56.5 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 229 | 236 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,105 | $7,301 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 37.1% | 19.3% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 36,291 | 16,437 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,401 | 2,353 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in North Bethesda is about the same as in Maryland.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
North Bethesda has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | North Bethesda | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 70.5% | 39.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.22 | 2.57 | 2.53 |
Health
North Bethesda has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | North Bethesda | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 84.2 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 7.3% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 7.1% | 15.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about North Bethesda, Maryland.
How many people live in North Bethesda, Maryland?
About 50,620 people live in North Bethesda, Maryland, in 22,455 households of 2.2 people on average. The median age is 40.0, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 3 years.
Is North Bethesda, Maryland urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, North Bethesda, Maryland has 5,686 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 66 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in North Bethesda, Maryland?
The median home costs 4.1 times the median household income ($536,379 against $129,461), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $2,208 a month takes about 20% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in North Bethesda, Maryland?
Unemployment in North Bethesda, Maryland is only 3.5%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What share of adults in North Bethesda, Maryland have a college degree?
70.5% of adults in North Bethesda, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 7 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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