Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Bethesda

Affordability

Bethesda has a median household income of $192,237 and a median asking rent of $2,469 per month, reflecting one of the higher-cost rental markets in the region, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024). About 36% of Bethesda residents rent their homes, meaning income-based and HUD-assisted units here can be especially competitive.

Safety

Violent crime data reported to the FBI by the local police agency for Bethesda is not available in our current data set. For the most up-to-date figures, you can look up Montgomery County through the FBI Crime Data Explorer at cde.ucr.cjis.gov. Keep in mind that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and jurisdiction boundaries.

• Flood risk: None of the 5 HUD-assisted properties in Bethesda are mapped in a high-risk flood zone, according to FEMA flood map data.

Getting Around Bethesda

According to Walk Score, assisted properties in Bethesda average a Walk Score of 61 (Somewhat Walkable), a Transit Score of 47 (Some Transit), and a Bike Score of 53. These scores reflect conditions around the specific assisted properties, not the city as a whole.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 16 public schools serve Bethesda across 1 district, including 10 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. Ratings vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before making a decision.

Cost of Living in Bethesda, MD

Bethesda is one of the higher-cost rental markets in the region. The median household income is $192,237 and the median asking rent is $2,469 per month, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. Affordable and income-based housing here can offer significant savings for eligible renters.

• Median household income: $192,237 per year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $2,469 per month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Share of renter households: 36% (Census ACS 5-Year)

The 5 HUD-assisted and income-based properties in Bethesda provide 686 units as an alternative to market-rate rents in this area.

Environment & Flood Risk

All 5 affordable housing properties in Bethesda have been mapped for flood zone exposure. None fall within a high-risk flood zone, according to flood risk data for HUD-assisted properties in this area.