Living in Bethesda means you can set your own pace. Residents enjoy Lynbrook Park, neighborhood playgrounds, and the well loved Capital Crescent Trail, perfect for biking, jogging, or enjoying the outdoors.
The Bethesda housing market offers a wide range of options:
Single-family homes in neighborhoods like Edgemoor, Kenwood, Westmoreland Hills, and Wood Acres/Springfield
Luxury estates and new builds with custom design and high-end amenities
Luxury condominiums and co-ops in downtown Bethesda for buyers who want a walkable, full-service lifestyle
The Lauren – Bethesda’s most exclusive luxury condos, offering spacious floor plans, private terraces, rooftop lounge, valet, and concierge.
The Darcy – Boutique downtown building with concierge, fitness center, clubroom, and modern finishes.
Lionsgate – Full-service high-rise with valet, concierge, rooftop terrace, and fitness center.
Adagio – Sleek, contemporary building with 24-hour concierge, fitness center, and floor-to-ceiling windows.
Stonehall – Boutique luxury near NIH with concierge, rooftop garden terrace, and elegant design.
Edgemoor
Kenwood
Westmoreland Hills
Wood Acres & Springfield
Traditional homes, neighborhood parks, excellent feeder schools, and strong community ties. Little Flower School and Church.
Bethesda comes alive with annual traditions like the Halloween Parade, Labor Day Picnic in the Park, Columbia Country Club’s July 4th fireworks, and neighborhood yard sales, giving it a warm, small-town feel within a bustling urban-suburban setting.
Bethesda is served by Montgomery County Public Schools, consistently ranked among the best in Maryland:
Walt Whitman High School – Southern Bethesda & Edgemoor
Walter Johnson High School – North Bethesda & Kensington
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School (BCC) – Central Bethesda, home to the IB program
Thomas W. Pyle Middle School, Westland Middle School, Wood Acres Elementary School – strong feeder schools
The “W schools” (Whitman, Walter Johnson, and feeders) are among the most in-demand districts for relocating families.
The Lauren
The Darcy
Lionsgate
Adagio
Stonehall
Boutique luxury with concierge, rooftop garden, and refined finishes near NIH.
86,641 people live in Bethesda, where the median age is 43.6 and the average individual income is $115,322.568. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Bethesda, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Master Method Karate, Fitness Generation, and ReachOn Fitness.
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| Active | 2.02 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.54 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.45 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.85 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Bethesda has 34,212 households, with an average household size of 7.71. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Bethesda do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 86,641 people call Bethesda home. The population density is 4,688.623 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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