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Bethesda
City in Maryland, United States
Overview
Bethesda is a lively, upscale suburb bordering Washington, D.C. known for its arts scene, dining variety, and walkable downtown. Despite its small population, the city is a cultural hub with leafy neighborhoods and excellent public transport connections.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Maryland
Population
1,211
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
38.98°, -77.10°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
87
LGBTQ+ Safety
88
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$3,725
Local Cost
$2,620
Local Income
$6,100
Cashless
97
English
100
Temperature
13.1°C
Summer Avg
24.6°C
Winter Avg
1.4°C
Record High
40.2°C
Record Low
-18.7°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1153 mm
Internet Speed
311 Mbps
Upload
167 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
53
Coworking
1
Cafes
17
Nightlife
6
Parks
29
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
1077.0
Airport
DCA
Distance
15 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 93 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 82/100.
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