Livability Score

79
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (14) F
Berries & Bowls
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tout de Sweet
Coffee Shop
Flaxseed Cafe & Gift Shop
Coffee Shop
Bethesda Bagels
Coffee Shop
Quartermaine
Coffee Shop
Joe & The Juice
Coffee Shop
Tatte Bakery & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Praline Café
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Le Pain Quotidien
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Oakville grille
Coffee Shop
Olympia Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Corner Bakery
Coffee Shop
Booeymonger
Coffee Shop
Quartermaine Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (11) A+
Bordley Stadium
Stadium
Mondzac Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Pielage Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Imagination Stage
Theatre Arts
Gallery B
Art Gallery
Bethesda Theatre
Theatre Arts
Bethesda Row
Cinema
Waverly Street Gallery
Art Gallery
Round House Theatre
Theatre Arts
Glen Echo Park Aquarium
Aquarium
Yellow Barn Gallery
Art Gallery
Stone Tower Gallery
Art Gallery
Bowlero
Bowling Alley
Popcorn Gallery
Art Gallery
the Puppet Co.
Theatre Arts
Art Glass Center
Art Gallery
Adventure Theater MTC
Theatre Arts
Clara Barton House
Museum
Lock 7
Attraction
Ratner Museum
Museum
Lock 8
Attraction
Artists' Cooperative
Art Gallery
Avalon Theatre
Cinema
Lock 9
Attraction
Lock 10
Attraction
Food and Drink (48) F
Caddies
Bar
Smashburger
Fast Food
California Tortilla
Fast Food
Rock Bottom
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Flanagan's Harp and Fiddle
Bar
520 Ice Cream & Tea
Sweets
Quiznos
Fast Food
Neuhaus
Sweets
Jetties
Fast Food
Montgomery County Liquor
Alcohol
Manny & Olga's Pizza
Fast Food
Dog Haus
Bar
BGR (The Burger Joint)
Fast Food
Dolcezza
Sweets
Yogiberry
Fast Food
&pizza
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Beer & Wine
Beverages
Jeni's Ice Cream
Sweets
The Halal Guys
Fast Food
Beer and Wine Store
Alcohol
Sweetgreen
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Saphire
Bar
Fitness (10) F
Training Ground
Gym
Purefire Yoga
Gym
Irons Fitness
Gym
Flying Kick Tae Kwon Do and Fitness Center
Gym
Royal Fitness
Gym
Bethesda Sport and Health
Gym
The St. James Performance Club
Gym
Jane E. Lawton Community Recreation Center
Community Centre
MWR Fitness Center
Gym
USO
Community Centre
Chevy Chase Athletic Club
Gym
Potomac Pilates
Gym
Washington Sports Clubs
Gym
Chevy Chase Community Center
Community Centre
Crunch Fitness
Gym
Langley Field House
Gym
Woodend Mansion
Community Centre
Kensington Cabin
Community Centre
CorePower Yoga
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Sport&Health
Gym
Club Pilates
Gym
Friendship Recreation Center
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Ken-Gar Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (16) F
Giant
Grocery Store
Breads Unlimited
Bakery
Levain
Bakery
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Georgetown Cupcake
Bakery
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Paul
Bakery
Tatte Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Georgetown Bagelry
Bakery
Giant
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Amazon Fresh
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Bethesda Co-op
Grocery Store
Amazon Fresh
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Brookville Market
Grocery Store
Balducci
Grocery Store
Magruder's
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Grovesnor Market
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Rodmans Gourmet Grocery & Pharmacy
Grocery Store
Parks (101) A+
Maiden Lane Urban Park
Park
Whittier Woods Local Park
Park
Greenwich Park
Park
Bethesda United Methodist Church Playground
Playground
Hillmead Neighborhood Park
Park
Bradley Local Park
Park
South Lawn
Park
Battery Lane Park
Park
Bethesda Elementary Park
Park
Caroline Freeland Park
Park
Baseball Field in Ayrlawn Park
Park
Ayrlawn Park
Park
Daley Lane Park
Park
Playground at Ayrlawn Park
Park
Merrimac Neighborhood Park
Park
Veteran's Park
Park
CRC Courtyard
Park
Chase Avenue Urban Park
Park
CRC Courtyard
Park
Cheltenham Drive Urban Park
Park
Burning Tree Local Park
Park
Sky Horizon Observation Park
Park
Sky Horizon Statue
Park
Alta Vista Park
Park
Wood Acres Park
Park
Shops (86) F
Cornucopia
Convenience Store
Sandy Nails
Beauty
Tierra Floral Design
Florist
Once Again Tech
Electronics
LensCrafters
Optician
roosters
Hairdresser
Urban Country Designs
Furniture
Sassanova
Clothing
Simon Pearce
Clothing
Wylie grey
Clothing
Bradley Shopping Center
Mall
Pampillonia
Fashion
Strosnider
Home Improvement
Morley
Clothing
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Johny Was
Clothing
Ideal Image
Beauty
Serena & Lily
Furniture
The Shoppes of Bethesda
Mall
Tone on Tone
Furniture
Bethesda Barber & Salon
Hairdresser
Glosslab
Beauty
bluemercury
Beauty
Heyday
Beauty
Bradley Food and Beverage
Convenience Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 14.9% take public transportation in Bethesda.
Public Transit Stops (109)
Stops & Stations
B+
Braeburn Parkway
Bus Stop
Braeburn Parkway
Bus Stop
183
Bus Stop
Bradmoor Dr and Greentree Rd
Bus Stop
180
Bus Stop
181
Bus Stop
Greentree Rd and Bradmoor Dr
Bus Stop
182
Bus Stop
178
Bus Stop
179
Bus Stop
Greentree Rd and Ridge Pl
Bus Stop
Greentree Rd and Ridge Pl
Bus Stop
Ogden Road
Bus Stop
Ogden Road
Bus Stop
198
Bus Stop
184
Bus Stop
Bethesda Metro
Bus Stop
Bethesda Metro
Bus Stop
Bethesda Metro
Bus Stop
Springfield Drive
Bus Stop
Bethesda Metro
Bus Stop
Bethesda Metro
Bus Stop
Bethesda Metro
Bus Stop
Springfield Drive
Bus Stop
Bethesda Metro
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
14.9%
A-
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Bethesda is 200/100 - which is 68% higher than Maryland.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A-
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crime A

Bethesda crime rates are 935 per 100k, which is 54% lower than Maryland
Property Crime
752 crimes per 100k
A+
Violent Crime
183 crimes per 100k
A
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employment A+

The median income in Bethesda is $172,873 - which is 127% higher than Maryland.
Med. Household Income
$172,873
A+
Unemployment Rate
2.3%
A+
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health B+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (19)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
B+
Suburban Hospital
Hospital
Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad (Rescue Company 1)
Fire Station
2nd District Police Station
Police
Schlobohm Dental: Cord H. Schlobohm D.M.D.
Dentist
Next Generation Pediatrics
Doctor
Station 51 - NIH
Fire Station
NIH Fire Department
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Bethesda Fire Station Company 20
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Kazemi Oral Surgery & Dental Implants
Dentist
Bethesda Dental Care
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Bethesda Fire Station 6
Fire Station
Ambulatory Care Center
Doctor
Glen Echo Fire Station 11
Fire Station
Park Police Police Station
Police
Station 50 - Naval Support Activ (Med Center)
Fire Station
Montgomery County Police Field Office
Police
Doctors Reiter, Hill, Johnson & Nevin
Doctor
The West Institute Chevy Chase
Clinic
Belmont Plastic Surgery
Doctor
Chevy Chase Fire Station Company 7
Fire Station
The Surgery Center of Chevy Chase
Doctor
Capitol Medical Group
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
D-
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housing B

Bethesda home prices are $927,600 - which is 219% higher than Maryland
Home Price
$927,600
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
7%
B+
Home Affordability
5.4x (home price to income ratio)
F
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schools A+

The Bethesda graduation rate is 98% - which is 13% higher than Maryland
School Test Scores
77%
A-
High School Grad. Rates
98%
A+
Elementary Schools (36) F
Avalon School
Thomas W. Pyle Middle School
Bradley Hills Elementary
The Bethesda Montessori School
Bethesda Elementary
St Bartholomews School
North Bethesda Middle
Burning Tree Elementary
Bannockburn Elementary
Wood Acres Elementary
Our Lady Of Lourdes School
Wyngate Elementary
Holton-Arms School
The Primary Day School
Oneness Family School
Washington Episcopal School
The Family Academy Of Bethesda
Bethesda Country Day School
Apple Montessori School
St Jane De Chantal School
The Woods Academy
Stone Ridge School Of The Sacred Heart
Rochambeau-The French Intl School
Somerset Elementary
Little Flower School
High Schools (7) C-
Avalon School
Walt Whitman High
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High
Holton-Arms School
Oneness Family School
Stone Ridge School Of The Sacred Heart
Rochambeau-The French Intl School
Washington Waldorf School
Walter Johnson High
Georgetown Preparatory School
Academy Of The Holy Cross
Woodrow Wilson Hs
German International School Washington Dc
Langley High
The Heights School
Connelly School Of The Holy Child
St Johns College High School
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ratings B-

Bethesda has an overall rating of 68% from 25 reviews.
User Reviews (3)
From AreaVibes
C+
User Surveys (22)
From AreaVibes
B
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Don’t move here!!!!!! 0.5 rating By Gustavo ( Jul 15, 2022) I used to live in Bethesda for years and it had the rudest, snobbiest, superficial, privileged people ever. Everyone cares about how much money you make and your status. No one cares about who you are as a person. They care about your car and clothes way too much. The driving her ...Read More e is horrible! Everyone has entitlement issues and no one admits when they are wrong. They could run a red light and kill someone and still wouldn’t admit guilt. If you drive in a neighborhood, people think they own the whole neighborhood and will yell at you for you for going 28 in a 25. I could write a book about how much I despise Bethesda. Read Less
Better than most 5 rating By Maryland is the best ( Feb 22, 2016) Bethesda is located just out of D.C., and is one of the wealthiest cities in the country. The homes are beautiful, and there are many great neighborhoods, and the schools are fantastic. Bethesda has a population of around 70,000, and is a city-like atmosphere in the downtown area ...Read More , and an urban and quiet setting in it's neighborhoods. Bethesda has an incredible downtown area, with many new places still going up, so many shops and restaurants. There is also a high Jewish population, somewhere around 8%, one of the highest in the country. Bethesda is very expensive, and is not diverse unlike it's surrounding areas. This is surprising because it is very close to Washington D.C. . I would definitely recommend living in Bethesda! Read Less
Paramount, CA - Small Town Atmosphere 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Feb 16, 2012) Paramount, California has been my home for several years now. I moved to Paramount from Minnesota, so you might imagine the huge change I had to go through. However, Paramount did not make it hard for me to start enjoying my new home. Located just 25 minutes south of Los Angeles, ...Read More Paramount has a population of just over 50,000 friendly, sun-loving Californians.

One of the fist things I began to love bout Paramount was the weather. Everyone knows the South California is known for its mild, pleasant climate. However, I had no idea just how beautiful it could be, until I started living there. During the coldest months of the year (December and January) I could get away with wearing a sweatshirt and jeans. This was a huge (and much welcoming) change for me, coming in from Minnesota. Once I got used to the weather, my next pleasant surprise was Paramount's proximity to a huge city.

The 25 minute drive to Los Angeles is surrounded by grape farms, small houses with aqua pools, and chunks of what is left over of the desert. So living in Paramount I can enjoy the upsides of a big city (such as a great nightlife, shopping, and job opportunities) and yet live in a quieter, more laid back area of the state.

Since Paramount is so close to the city, many of the city conveniences have spilled right over into the small suburb. No matter what kind of shopping I want to get done, I can easily do it right within my own city limits. This includes different grocery stores, clothing stores, Targets and Walmarts.

Bottom of line being, Paramount California is the perfect place to enjoy a small city atmosphere while not stepping too far away from the pros of living in cosmopolitan area. Read Less
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Paramount, CA - Small Town Atmosphere 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Feb 16, 2012) Paramount, California has been my home for several years now. I moved to Paramount from Minnesota, so you might imagine the huge change I had to go through. However, Paramount did not make it hard for me to start enjoying my new home. Located just 25 minutes south of Los Angeles, ...Read More Paramount has a population of just over 50,000 friendly, sun-loving Californians.

One of the fist things I began to love bout Paramount was the weather. Everyone knows the South California is known for its mild, pleasant climate. However, I had no idea just how beautiful it could be, until I started living there. During the coldest months of the year (December and January) I could get away with wearing a sweatshirt and jeans. This was a huge (and much welcoming) change for me, coming in from Minnesota. Once I got used to the weather, my next pleasant surprise was Paramount's proximity to a huge city.

The 25 minute drive to Los Angeles is surrounded by grape farms, small houses with aqua pools, and chunks of what is left over of the desert. So living in Paramount I can enjoy the upsides of a big city (such as a great nightlife, shopping, and job opportunities) and yet live in a quieter, more laid back area of the state.

Since Paramount is so close to the city, many of the city conveniences have spilled right over into the small suburb. No matter what kind of shopping I want to get done, I can easily do it right within my own city limits. This includes different grocery stores, clothing stores, Targets and Walmarts.

Bottom of line being, Paramount California is the perfect place to enjoy a small city atmosphere while not stepping too far away from the pros of living in cosmopolitan area. Read Less

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      D+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Bethesda? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Maiden Lane Urban Park
      Whittier Woods Local Park
      Greenwich Park
      Bethesda United Methodist Church Playground
      Hillmead Neighborhood Park
      Bradley Local Park
      South Lawn
      Battery Lane Park

      Entertainment

      Bordley Stadium
      Mondzac Performing Arts Center
      Pielage Amphitheater
      Imagination Stage
      Gallery B
      Bethesda Theatre
      Bethesda Row
      Waverly Street Gallery

      Food & Drink

      Caddies
      Smashburger
      California Tortilla
      Rock Bottom
      Dunkin'
      Flanagan's Harp and Fiddle
      520 Ice Cream & Tea
      Quiznos

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Bethesda? Of all people who commute, 14.9% take public transportation in Bethesda.
      Drive to Work
      53%

      24% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      15%

      10% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      7%

      4% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Bethesda a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Suburban Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Next Generation Pediatrics
      Ambulatory Care Center