Montgomery County, Maryland
Bethesda Real Estate and Local Guide
Bethesda is an affluent, densely developed suburb just northwest of Washington, D.C., known for its NIH campus, walkable downtown, and Bethesda Row dining and retail district. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Bethesda best.
About the area
Living in Bethesda, MD
Cited in 2000 census analysis as the best-educated U.S. city of 50,000-plus residents.
The housing market
Homes in Bethesda
- About 65% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- About 54% of homes are single-family detached.
- The median home value is about $1.13 million.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Bethesda home
National Institutes of Health
Main campus of the U.S. government's primary biomedical research agency
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Flagship U.S. military medical center on the Bethesda Naval campus
Bethesda Row
Walkable downtown district of dining, retail, and residences
Capital Crescent Trail
Rail-trail from Georgetown to Silver Spring, among the busiest in the country
Veterans Park
Downtown gathering place on Woodmont Avenue used for community events
Neighborhoods
Bethesda areas to know
Woodmont Triangle
Arts and dining district in the northern part of downtown
Edgemoor
Established residential neighborhood west of downtown
Battery Park
Residential neighborhood near the Capital Crescent Trail
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.