How many renters in Bethesda, MD pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
46.2% (±4.1 points) of renting households in Bethesda, MD spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 46.2% (±4.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 39.4% (±3.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.7% (±1.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Bethesda
| Share of income spent on rent | Bethesda | Montgomery County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.2% (±2.8 points) | 10.7% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.3% (±2.4 points) | 12.3% | 12.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.4% (±2.9 points) | 13.4% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.9% (±2.9 points) | 12.0% | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.8% (±1.8 points) | 9.7% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 39.4% (±3.7 points) | 41.9% | 42.3% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Bethesda against Montgomery County, its state and the nation
| Bethesda | Montgomery County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 46.2% (±4.1 points) | 51.6% (±1.5 points) | 51.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 39.4% (±3.7 points) | 41.9% (±1.3 points) | 42.3% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.7% (±1.2 points) | 30.8% (±0.6 points) | 30.8% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $111,535 (±$6,975) | $79,810 (±$1,782) | $62,703 (±$866) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,469 (±$92) | $2,068 (±$20) | $1,705 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In Bethesda, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Montgomery County (51.6%).
It is also lower than in Maryland (51.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Montgomery County, Bethesda ranks 42 of 57 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 221 of 383.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Bethesda
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethesda | — | 46.2% (±4.1 points) | — |
| Glen Echo | 1.8 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Somerset | 1.9 mi | 37.2% (±59.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chevy Chase | 1.9 mi | 8.8% (±46.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Friendship Heights Village | 2.3 mi | 38.8% (±9.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chevy Chase (community) | 2.4 mi | 68.1% (±13.4 points) | Higher |
| Brookmont | 2.4 mi | 63.0% (±29.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chevy Chase Section Five | 2.4 mi | 100.0% (±48.4 points) | Higher |
| Chevy Chase Village | 2.4 mi | 72.0% (±34.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Chevy Chase (community), MD (68.1%), Chevy Chase Section Five, MD (100.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Montgomery County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Germantown | 50.2% (±5.5 points) |
| 37 | Layhill | 48.8% (±26.4 points) |
| 38 | Olney | 48.7% (±11.6 points) |
| 39 | Gaithersburg | 48.6% (±4.7 points) |
| 40 | Wheaton | 47.2% (±7.5 points) |
| 41 | Four Corners | 46.4% (±21.9 points) |
| 42 | Bethesda | 46.2% (±4.1 points) |
| 43 | Potomac | 46.1% (±11.6 points) |
| 44 | Darnestown | 44.6% (±53.6 points) |
| 45 | Kemp Mill | 44.5% (±23.4 points) |
| 46 | Burtonsville | 43.7% (±18.1 points) |
| 47 | Forest Glen | 43.2% (±22.0 points) |
| 48 | North Bethesda | 42.6% (±5.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 57 places in Montgomery County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Bethesda is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Bethesda
Are renters in Bethesda rent-burdened?
46.2% of renting households in Bethesda pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Bethesda spend on rent?
The median renting household in Bethesda, MD spends 28.7% (±1.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bethesda CDP, Maryland
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bethesda CDP, Maryland
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bethesda CDP, Maryland
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Bethesda CDP, Maryland (place:07125, in state:24).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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