Living in Bethesda (Maryland)
Bethesda (Maryland) is a large place in Maryland, United States, home to 60,858 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are expat professionals (top 1%, #6 of 7,271), couples without children (DINKs) (top 1%, #5 of 3,053), business owners (top 1%, #22 of 12,111).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Bethesda (Maryland)
- The Chesapeake Bay is 9 km away.
- It is part of Greater Washington, D.C., 12 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 26 min and sets around 22:50; in late June it sets around 2:37.
How Bethesda (Maryland) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Maryland | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 65 | #829 of 11,898 | #19 of 439 | Map |
| Low-income household | 40 | #4,546 of 9,771 | #106 of 293 | Map |
| Low-income family | 51 | #2,774 of 8,006 | #81 of 284 | Map |
| Single parent | 59 | #1,548 of 6,237 | #50 of 223 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 76 | #142 of 9,474 | #4 of 349 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 77 | #98 of 9,474 | #5 of 349 | Map |
| Early retiree | 77 | #33 of 10,762 | #11 of 329 | Map |
| Single professional | 80 | #9 of 4,537 | #2 of 174 | Map |
| Young professional | 82 | #18 of 4,444 | #2 of 180 | Map |
| DINKS | 87 | #5 of 3,053 | #2 of 119 | Map |
| Remote worker | 66 | #704 of 7,271 | #14 of 228 | Map |
| Commuter | 82 | #63 of 6,227 | #2 of 291 | Map |
| Car-free household | 81 | #95 of 3,933 | #2 of 172 | Map |
| Student | 78 | #227 of 2,119 | #3 of 82 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 51 | #2,316 of 8,006 | #59 of 284 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 38 | #7,205 of 12,111 | #135 of 361 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 81 | #36 of 4,114 | #2 of 170 | Map |
| Expat professional | 86 | #6 of 7,271 | #2 of 228 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 80 | #198 of 9,474 | #7 of 349 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 60 | #3,698 of 18,063 | #99 of 487 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 39 | #3,503 of 16,523 | #220 of 460 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 41 | #10,344 of 18,063 | #171 of 487 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 86 | #6 of 16,523 | #4 of 460 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 87 | #5 of 21,167 | #2 of 551 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 77 | #138 of 12,111 | #6 of 361 | Map |
| Coastal living | 74 | #325 of 6,413 | #24 of 321 | Map |
| Business owner | 85 | #22 of 12,111 | #2 of 361 | Map |
| Digital native | 71 | #95 of 4,750 | #2 of 186 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Chevy Chase 1 km
- Tenleytown 4 km
- South Kensington 4 km
- Van Ness 5 km
- Forest Glen 5 km
- Cleveland Park 6 km
- The Parks At Walter Reed 6 km
- Colorado Triangle 6 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.