What is the average home price in Bethesda, MD 20817?

As of May '26, the median home price in Bethesda, MD 20817 is $1,308,000, based on Zillow home estimates.

How have home prices in Bethesda, MD 20817 changed over the past year?

As of May '26, home prices have decreased 1.0% over the past year, according to Zillow home estimates data.

What is the home price projection for Bethesda, MD 20817?

As of May '26, Zillow projects home prices in Bethesda, MD 20817 to decrease 0.5% in the next year.

What are the demographics of Bethesda, MD 20817?

According to the latest Census, the demographics of Bethesda, MD 20817 are 60.7% White, 7.4% Black, 16.3% Asian, 9.2% Hispanic. The population is 37,700, with 25.9% under 18 years old.

How long does it take homes to sell in Bethesda, MD 20817?

According to Realtor.com, as of May '26, the median home in Bethesda, MD 20817 is on the market for 35 days. This is an increase of 39.0% from last year.

What is the average rent price in Bethesda, MD 20817?

The average rent price in Bethesda, MD 20817, as of the latest data, is $4,930. The average rent for 1 bedroom homes is $1,970. For 2, 3, and 4 bedroom homes, the average rent is $2,720, $3,890, and $4,980 respectively.

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Bethesda, MD—20817

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$1,308,000

1.0% YoY Growth

Household Income

$240,000

27.9% YoY Growth

Days on Market

39.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

-0.5%

Median Rent

$4,850

10.5% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$2,000

7.1% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$2,600

1.4% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$3,800

4.0% YoY Growth

Other Zip Codes in Bethesda, MD

20816 20814

Home Price Trends — Bethesda, MD

As of May '26, the median home price in Bethesda, MD is $1,308,000, with a year-over-year change of -1.0%. This indicates that home prices in Bethesda, MD are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -0.5%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$1,308,000	-1.0%
Single Family	$1,383,000	-0.6%
Condos	$328,000	-2.1%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$2,000,000	-7.0%
Listing Count	199	16.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.6%	16.0%
Days on Market	35	39.0%

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	37,700	2.9%
% Under 18	25.9%	3.6%
% Seniors	20.0%	3.1%
% WFH	35.9%	214.9%
% w/ College Degree	85.3%	2.0%

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	639
% Conventional Loans	96.0%
% Government Loans	4.0%
% Investor Loans	3.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	10.0%

Total Units under HUD	418
Total Units Section 8	418
% Rentals under Section 8	15.9%
% Occupied Section 8	91.6%

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$1,080	$2,000	$3,080
2 Bedroom	$870	$2,600	$3,470
3 Bedroom	$540	$3,800	$4,340
4 Bedroom	$220	$4,900	$5,120

Bethesda, MD—20817

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Demographics — Bethesda, MD

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Affordability — Bethesda, MD

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Bethesda, MD — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$4,850	$4,930
Studio Rent	$1,550	$1,610
1 Bed Rent	$2,000	$1,970
2 Bed Rent	$2,600	$2,720
3 Bed Rent	$3,800	$3,890
4 Bed Rent	$4,900	$4,980

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	60.7%	-10.3%
% Black	7.4%	80.5%
% Hispanic	9.2%	-2.1%
% Asian	16.3%	10.1%
% Foreign Born	28.7%	8.7%

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	5
Median Home Price	$1,308,000
Median Household Income	$240,000