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Moving to Bethesda, MD

An in-depth neighborhood guide based on 10 scored addresses across Bethesda.

56
avg Vibe Score
F
Overall Grade
10
neighborhoods analyzed

Bethesda Snapshot

Safety 45
Environment 73
Walkability & Transit 51
Natural Hazard Risk 61
Schools 50
Economic Growth 50
Affordability 55

Safest Neighborhoods

These areas have the lowest crime rates in Bethesda, based on FBI crime data.

#1
4708 BETHESDA AVE, BETHESDA, MD, 20814
Overall: 56/100 · C
45
Safety
 #2
5501 NORTHFIELD RD, BETHESDA, MD, 20817
Overall: 56/100 · C
45
Safety
 #3
5200 LAWN WAY, BETHESDA, MD, 20815
Overall: 57/100 · C
45
Safety

Best Schools

Neighborhoods near the highest-rated schools in Bethesda, based on GreatSchools ratings.

#1
4708 BETHESDA AVE, BETHESDA, MD, 20814
Overall: 56/100 · C
50
Education
 #2
5501 NORTHFIELD RD, BETHESDA, MD, 20817
Overall: 56/100 · C
50
Education
 #3
5200 LAWN WAY, BETHESDA, MD, 20815
Overall: 57/100 · C
50
Education

Most Walkable

Highest walkability, transit access, and broadband coverage in Bethesda.

#1
4717 BRADLEY BLVD, BETHESDA, MD, 20815
Overall: 58/100 · C
61
Walkability
 #2
4527 SLEAFORD RD, BETHESDA, MD, 20814
Overall: 57/100 · C
57
Walkability
 #3
5200 LAWN WAY, BETHESDA, MD, 20815
Overall: 57/100 · C
56
Walkability

Most Affordable

Best cost-of-living scores in Bethesda, factoring in rent, taxes, and utility costs.

#1
4708 BETHESDA AVE, BETHESDA, MD, 20814
Overall: 56/100 · C
55
Affordability
 #2
5501 NORTHFIELD RD, BETHESDA, MD, 20817
Overall: 56/100 · C
55
Affordability
 #3
5200 LAWN WAY, BETHESDA, MD, 20815
Overall: 57/100 · C
55
Affordability

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