How many renters in North Bethesda, MD pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
42.6% (±5.5 points) of renting households in North Bethesda, MD spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
30.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 42.6% (±5.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 30.4% (±4.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.4% (±1.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in North Bethesda
| Share of income spent on rent | North Bethesda | Montgomery County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.5% (±3.0 points) | 10.7% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.6% (±2.9 points) | 12.3% | 12.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 18.3% (±3.1 points) | 13.4% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.9% (±3.4 points) | 12.0% | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.2% (±3.3 points) | 9.7% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 30.4% (±4.4 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.
North Bethesda against Montgomery County, its state and the nation
| North Bethesda | Montgomery County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 42.6% (±5.5 points) | 51.6% (±1.5 points) | 51.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 30.4% (±4.4 points) | 41.9% (±1.3 points) | 42.3% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.4% (±1.4 points) | 30.8% (±0.6 points) | 30.8% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $99,128 (±$8,469) | $79,810 (±$1,782) | $62,703 (±$866) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,191 (±$69) | $2,068 (±$20) | $1,705 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In North 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, North Bethesda ranks 48 of 57 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 256 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 North Bethesda
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Bethesda | — | 42.6% (±5.5 points) | — |
| Garrett Park | 1.4 mi | 10.0% (±103.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chevy Chase View | 2.4 mi | 100.0% (±73.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kensington | 2.6 mi | 52.0% (±19.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Kensington | 2.6 mi | 57.4% (±19.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Kensington | 3.2 mi | 61.6% (±23.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bethesda | 3.4 mi | 46.2% (±4.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Chevy Chase | 3.4 mi | 94.1% (±77.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wheaton | 3.4 mi | 47.2% (±7.5 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 49 | Friendship Heights Village | 38.8% (±9.3 points) |
| 50 | Somerset | 37.2% (±59.9 points) |
| 51 | Ashton-Sandy Spring | 27.4% (±40.2 points) |
| 52 | Chevy Chase Section Three | 14.3% (±103.1 points) |
| 53 | Garrett Park | 10.0% (±103.1 points) |
| 54 | Chevy Chase | 8.8% (±46.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 57 places in Montgomery County, ranked from highest to lowest.
North 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 North Bethesda
Are renters in North Bethesda rent-burdened?
42.6% of renting households in North 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 North Bethesda spend on rent?
The median renting household in North Bethesda, MD spends 27.4% (±1.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Bethesda CDP, Maryland
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Bethesda CDP, Maryland
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North 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 North Bethesda CDP, Maryland (place:56337, 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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