Housing
Home prices and rent in Bethesda
Median home values, rents and incomes from the U.S. Census Bureau, compared with Maryland and the U.S.
Census geography: Bethesda CDP, Maryland. These survey estimates are not current listing prices.
Bethesda vs. Maryland and the U.S.
| Bethesda | Maryland | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $1,169,900 | $419,900 | $332,700 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $2,469 | $1,705 | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $192,237 | $103,678 | $80,734 |
| Homes owned by occupants | 64% | 68% | 65% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1979 | 1980 |
Ten years of change
| 2014 | 2019 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $821,000 | $911,000 | $1,169,900 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,869 | $2,026 | $2,469 |
| Median household income | $145,288 | $164,142 | $192,237 |
Fair Market Rents (HUD, fiscal year 2027)
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD HUD Metro FMR Area · Montgomery County. HUD's payment benchmarks for housing programs: typical gross rent (rent plus utilities) for a recent mover, not a listing or an asking rent.
Large figures are the metro-area Fair Market Rent; green figures are the range across 4 Bethesda ZIP codes, where HUD sets Small Area Fair Market Rents.
Income limits (HUD, fiscal year 2026)
Area median family income: $166,100. Households at or under these incomes can qualify for many housing programs; check each program's own rules.
| Household size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low income (80%) | $74,800 | $85,450 | $96,150 | $106,800 | $115,350 | $123,900 | $132,450 | $141,000 |
| Very low income (50%) | $58,150 | $66,450 | $74,750 | $83,050 | $89,700 | $96,350 | $103,000 | $109,650 |
| Extremely low income (30%) | $34,900 | $39,900 | $44,900 | $49,850 | $53,850 | $57,850 | $61,850 | $65,850 |
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents and Income Limits, checked October 18, 2026.
Questions
What is the median home value in Bethesda?
$1,169,900, according to the Census Bureau’s 2024 American Community Survey (5-year estimates), compared with $419,900 in Maryland and $332,700 nationally.
How much is rent in Bethesda?
Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $2,469 a month, versus $1,705 statewide.
How much have home values risen in Bethesda?
The median home value went from $821,000 in 2014 to $1,169,900 in 2024 (+42%).
What is fair market rent in Bethesda?
HUD's fiscal year 2027 Fair Market Rent for the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD HUD Metro FMR Area is $2,111 for a studio, $2,204 for one bedroom and $2,438 for two bedrooms; across Bethesda's ZIP codes, two-bedroom values run $2,880 to $3,660. These are HUD program benchmarks, not asking rents.
Are these current market prices?
No. They are survey medians from the Census Bureau, based on a five-year survey period, so they lag today’s listings. They are the most consistent way to compare places and track change over time.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2014, 2019, 2024), Bethesda CDP, Maryland. Values are estimates with margins of error.