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Moving to Bethesda, MD
$1,199,900Median list
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About Bethesda
Bethesda is an unincorporated, census-designated place in southern Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. Located just northwest of Washington, D.C., it is a major business and government center of the Washington metropolitan region and a national center for medical research. According to the 2020 census, the community had a population of 68,056.
Home prices in Bethesda
The median list in Bethesda is $1,199,900.
Top places in Bethesda
- Bethesda Row / Woodmont Triangle — the downtown dining and shopping core.
- National Institutes of Health (NIH) — the nation's medical research campus.
- Walter Reed National Military Medical Center — just north in Bethesda.
- Capital Crescent Trail — rail-trail from Bethesda to Georgetown.
- Strathmore — arts center minutes north in North Bethesda.
Commuting from Bethesda
- Metro Red Line at Bethesda and Medical Center — ~25–35 minutes to Metro Center.
- Wisconsin Avenue, Old Georgetown Road, I-495, and the Capital Crescent Trail serve the area.
- Approximate drive to downtown DC: 25–35 minutes (approximate).
Schools in Bethesda
Public schools: Montgomery County Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Bethesda FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Bethesda, MD?
The median list in Bethesda is $1,199,900. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Bethesda, MD?
Metro Red Line at Bethesda and Medical Center — ~25–35 minutes to Metro Center. - Which school district serves Bethesda, MD?
Bethesda is served by Montgomery County Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.