Moving to Bethesda, MD 20814
Downtown Bethesda, the Woodmont Triangle, NIH and Walter Reed all sit in 20814. The Medical Center station on the Red Line is about a quarter mile from the ZIP's center, and Bethesda station anchors the downtown core. Apartment and condo towers cluster around Wisconsin Avenue, while the surrounding streets hold single-family homes from the 1930s through new infill builds.
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Bethesda, MD 20814 at a glance.
ZIP 20814, Montgomery County. Tap a card for the details.
- Safety
1,032incidentsreported in this ZIP in a yearSee the map - Walkability
14.9Above average walkableEPA index, out of 20See the map - Grocery
Trader Joe's0.8 miWhole Foodsover 2 miMOM's Organicover 2 miSee the map - Restaurants
17+popular spots5 must visitwithin 1.5 milesSee the list - Cafes
19+cafes3 must visitwithin 1.5 milesSee the list - Schools
153schoolswithin 5 miles · 76 public, 77 privateSee the list - Climate & Air
Coming soonSee the weather - People
30,234residentsmedian household income $149,657See the data
Top picks near 20814
The most-reviewed restaurants and cafes within a mile and a half, on Google.
- Pisco y Nazca BethesdaMust visit
Peruvian Restaurant · $$ · 7401 Woodmont Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
4.911,356 reviews · 1.2 mi
- 4.6
2,823 reviews · 1.3 mi
- 4.6
1,765 reviews · 0.9 mi
- 4.7
1,557 reviews · 1.2 mi
- 4.6
1,532 reviews · 1.3 mi
- 4.8
568 reviews · 0.9 mi
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Reported crime around 20814.
Reported incidents from police data. A map shows where they happened; numbers alone can't tell one block from the next.
1,032 incidents in 20814, 2025-10-24 to 2026-10-23
- ViolentIn check
- PropertyIn check
- Other
Showing 199 incidents.
Source: Montgomery County Police (MD)
Violent crimes
36
Below the U.S. rate1.2 per 1,000 residents a year · U.S. 3.6
Property crimes
433
Below the U.S. rate14.3 per 1,000 residents a year · U.S. 19.2
All reported
1,032
2025-10-24 to 2026-10-23
Same police data as the map. Violent and property follow the FBI's categories (simple assault, vandalism and fraud count as other). U.S. rates: FBI, Crime in the Nation 2023. ZIPs with shops or offices count incidents against residents only, so their rates read higher.
Life without a car around 20814.
Grocery stores and Metro stations near Bethesda, MD. Pick a store to see only that chain.
7 grocery stores and 3 Metro stations within 2 miles of 20814
- Grocery store
- Metro station
Nearest grocery stores
- Harris Teeter4805 Battery Ln, Bethesda0.6 mi
- Trader Joe's Downtown Bethesda7900 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda0.8 mi
- Lidl7625 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda1 mi
- Giant Food7142 Arlington Rd, Bethesda1.3 mi
- Safeway5000 Bradley Blvd, Bethesda1.6 mi
- Trader Joe's6831 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda1.6 mi
Nearest Metro stations
- Medical CenterRed line0.3 mi
- BethesdaRed line1.2 mi
- Grosvenor-StrathmoreRed line2 mi
Source: USDA SNAP Retailer Locator and WMATA via DC GIS · supermarkets that accept SNAP; distances are straight-line from the center of 20814. Store icons are each chain's own website icon. Updated 2026-10-26.
Grocery stores within 1 mile
2
One or two nearbyNearest: Harris Teeter, 0.6 mi
Nearest Metro station
0.3 mi
Walk to the MetroMedical Center
EPA Walkability Index
14.9 / 20
Above average walkableAverage of 9 Census block groups within about half a mile
The EPA National Walkability Index scores every U.S. neighborhood from 1 to 20 on connected streets, nearby transit and the mix of shops, jobs and homes: above 15 is among the most walkable places in the country, below 6 usually means driving for most errands.
The most popular places to eat near 20814.
The busiest restaurants within about a mile and a half of Bethesda, by number of Google reviews. "Must visit" means 4.6 stars or better from 1,000+ reviews.
- 4.7
1,557 reviews · 1.2 mi
- Pisco y Nazca BethesdaMust visit
Peruvian Restaurant · $$ · 7401 Woodmont Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
4.911,356 reviews · 1.2 mi
- 4.6
2,823 reviews · 1.3 mi
- 4.6
1,765 reviews · 0.9 mi
- 4.6
1,532 reviews · 1.3 mi
- True Food Kitchen
Restaurant · $$ · 7100 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20815, USA
4.41,917 reviews · 1.5 mi
- Silver
Restaurant · $$ · 7150 Woodmont Ave, Bethesda, MD 20815, USA
4.41,907 reviews · 1.4 mi
- Gringos & Mariachis
Mexican Restaurant · $$ · 4928 Cordell Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
4.41,689 reviews · 0.8 mi
- Mon Ami Gabi
French Restaurant · $$ · 7239 Woodmont Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
4.31,623 reviews · 1.4 mi
- Benihana - Bethesda
Japanese Restaurant · $$ · 7935 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
4.02,204 reviews · 0.8 mi
- Uncle Julio’s Bethesda
Restaurant · $$ · 4870 Bethesda Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
4.01,980 reviews · 1.4 mi
- Guapo's Cocina & Bar
Mexican Restaurant · 8130 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
4.52,295 reviews · 0.7 mi
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The most popular coffee near 20814.
The busiest cafes and coffee shops within about a mile and a half of Bethesda, by number of Google reviews. "Must visit" means 4.6 stars or better from 500+ reviews.
- 4.8
568 reviews · 0.9 mi
- 4.7
565 reviews · 1.3 mi
- 4.8
4,611 reviews · 1.3 mi
- Panera Bread
Cafe · $ · 7201 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
4.2748 reviews · 1.4 mi
- Tatte Bakery & Cafe | Bethesda
Cafe · $ · 7276 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
4.11,223 reviews · 1.3 mi
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Schools within 5 miles.
Public and private schools from the U.S. Department of Education, closest first.
Elementary
92
Middle
15
High
23
Public / private
76 / 77
Closest schools
STONE RIDGE SCHOOL OF THE SACRED HEART
private · other
0.5 mi
Bradley Hills Elementary
public · elementary · grades KG–05
0.9 mi
THE BETHESDA MONTESSORI SCHOOL
private · elementary
0.9 mi
Bethesda Elementary
public · elementary · grades KG–05
0.9 mi
BETHESDA COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
private · elementary
1.0 mi
ROCHAMBEAU-THE FRENCH INTL SCHOOL
private · other
1.1 mi
ST JANE DE CHANTAL SCHOOL
private · elementary
1.1 mi
OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL
private · elementary
1.1 mi
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High
public · high · grades 09–12
1.2 mi
North Bethesda Middle
public · middle · grades 06–08
1.2 mi
THE FAMILY ACADEMY OF BETHESDA
private · elementary
1.3 mi
GRACE EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL
private · elementary
1.4 mi
Source: NCES Common Core of Data and Private School Survey.
Weather and air in Bethesda.
64 AQI
ModerateCurrent reading
10.1 µg/m³
Over the EPA standardEPA annual standard: 9 µg/m³
Weather and air quality from Open-Meteo.
Who lives in 20814.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-year estimates.
30,234
Suburban
40.4
Older populationU.S. average 38.9
$149,657
High incomesU.S. average $74,580
$941,500
Premium homesU.S. average $281,900
$2,190/mo
City-level rentsU.S. average $1,402/mo
52.5%
Mostly homeownersU.S. average 64.7%
84.9%
Highly educatedU.S. average 35.4%
29.1 min
Typical commuteU.S. average 26.4 min
How Montgomery County voted
Presidential elections, share of all votes cast in the county.
- 2024Latest
- Harris
- 74.5%
- Trump
- 21.7%
- Other
- 3.9%
Nationwide: Harris 48.3%, Trump 49.8%
- 2020
- Biden
- 78.6%
- Trump
- 19.0%
- Other
- 2.4%
Nationwide: Biden 51.3%, Trump 46.8%
- 2016
- Clinton
- 74.7%
- Trump
- 19.4%
- Other
- 5.9%
Nationwide: Clinton 48.2%, Trump 46.1%
Source: MIT Election Data and Science Lab, County Presidential Election Returns 2000-2024. County-wide results, not this ZIP alone.
Moving to Bethesda 20814: what to know.
- Apartment and condo buildings usually ask for a certificate of insurance and a reserved freight elevator or loading dock time. Ask your building early, for both the old place and the new one.
- Near the Metro, many buildings book move-ins in set time windows. Lock in your elevator slot first, then pick the moving date around it.
- The Beltway, I-270 and I-95 make moving-day timing hard to predict. With a flat rate, traffic costs you time, not money.
Local moves in 20814 start at $240 for a 1-bedroom apartment and $780 for a 2-bedroom house. One flat rate, no deposit.
FAQ
Bethesda 20814,
questions answered.
Straight answers about 20814, from the same public data as the report above.
Talk with Red Cat- 20814 scores 14.9 out of 20 on the EPA National Walkability Index (above average walkable). There are 2 supermarkets within a mile of the center of the ZIP; the closest is Harris Teeter, about 0.6 miles away.
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