20852 scores 13.7 out of 20 on the EPA National Walkability Index (above average walkable). There are 9 supermarkets within a mile of the center of the ZIP; the closest is Giant Food, about 0.5 miles away.

How far is the nearest Metro station from 20852?

The closest Metro station to the center of 20852 is North Bethesda, about 0.4 miles away in a straight line. There are 3 Metro stations within 2 miles.

How much does it cost to live in 20852?

In 20852, median rent is $2,193 a month and the median home value is $636,800, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2022 5-year estimates.

How much crime is reported in 20852?

Police reported 1,841 incidents in 20852 between 2025-10-24 and 2026-10-23: 63 violent and 858 property crimes. The Safety tab maps where they happened.

How much does it cost to move to Rockville, MD 20852?

Red Cat's local flat rates start at $240 for a 1-bedroom apartment and $780 for a 2-bedroom house. The price is set before moving day and doesn't change if the move takes longer. No deposit.

Moving to Rockville, MD 20852

North Bethesda, the old White Flint area and Pike & Rose make up the busiest part of 20852, with Luxmanor and Randolph Hills on quieter streets nearby. The North Bethesda station on the Red Line is less than half a mile away, and nine supermarkets fall within a mile. Newer mid-rise apartments line Rockville Pike, while 1950s and '60s single-family homes fill the side streets.

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Rockville, MD 20852 at a glance.

ZIP 20852, Montgomery County. Tap a card for the details.

Safety1,841incidentsreported in this ZIP in a yearSee the map
Walkability13.7Above average walkableEPA index, out of 20See the map
GroceryTrader Joe's0.5 miWhole Foods0.6 miMOM's Organic0.5 miSee the map
Restaurants20+popular spots5 must visitwithin 1.5 milesSee the list
Cafes14+cafes1 must visitwithin 1.5 milesSee the list
Schools141schoolswithin 5 miles · 76 public, 65 privateSee the list
Climate & AirSummer86°FWinter30°FSee the weather
People48,379residentsmedian household income $121,550See the data

Top picks near 20852

The most-reviewed restaurants and cafes within a mile and a half, on Google.

Fogo de Chão Brazilian SteakhouseMust visit
Brazilian Restaurant · 11600 Old Georgetown Rd, North Bethesda, MD 20852, USA
4.8
11,522 reviews · 0.2 mi
UZUMAKI Revolving SushiMust visit
Sushi Restaurant · $$ · 1701 Rockville Pike A6, Rockville, MD 20852, USA
4.8
6,086 reviews · 0.8 mi
Summer House Santa MonicaMust visit
American Restaurant · $$ · 11825 Grand Park Ave, North Bethesda, MD 20852, USA
4.6
5,832 reviews · 0.2 mi
MatchboxMust visit
American Restaurant · $$ · 1699 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852, USA
4.6
5,779 reviews · 0.9 mi
Duck DonutsMust visit
Donut Shop · $ · 1327 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852, USA
4.6
1,405 reviews · 1.4 mi
Kura Revolving Sushi BarMust visit
Sushi Restaurant · $$ · 12266 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852, USA
4.7
1,086 reviews · 0.5 mi

Reported crime around 20852.

Reported incidents from police data. A map shows where they happened; numbers alone can't tell one block from the next.

1,841 incidents in 20852, 2025-10-24 to 2026-10-23

ViolentIn check
Property
Other

Showing 425 incidents.

Source: Montgomery County Police (MD)

Violent crimes

Below the U.S. rate

1.3 per 1,000 residents a year · U.S. 3.6

Property crimes

858

Near the U.S. rate

17.7 per 1,000 residents a year · U.S. 19.2

All reported

1,841

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 20852.

Grocery stores and Metro stations near Rockville, MD. Pick a store to see only that chain.

16 grocery stores and 3 Metro stations within 2 miles of 20852

Grocery store
Metro station

Nearest grocery stores

Giant Food12051 Rockville Pike, Rockville0.5 mi
Trader Joe's12268h Rockville Pike, Rockville0.5 mi
MOM's Organic Market5556 Randolph Rd, Rockville0.5 mi
Target Store5700 Bou Ave, Rockville0.6 mi
Whole Foods Market11355 Woodglen Dr, Rockville0.6 mi
Aldi5110 Nicholson Ln, Kensington0.9 mi

Nearest Metro stations

North BethesdaRed line0.4 mi
TwinbrookRed line0.9 mi
Grosvenor-StrathmoreRed line1.7 mi

Source: USDA SNAP Retailer Locator and WMATA via DC GIS · supermarkets that accept SNAP; distances are straight-line from the center of 20852. Store icons are each chain's own website icon. Updated 2026-10-26.

Grocery stores within 1 mile

Plenty within walking distance

Nearest: Giant Food, 0.5 mi

Nearest Metro station

0.4 mi

Walk to the Metro

North Bethesda

EPA Walkability Index

13.7 / 20

Above average walkable

Average of 14 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 20852.

The busiest restaurants within about a mile and a half of Rockville, by number of Google reviews. "Must visit" means 4.6 stars or better from 1,000+ reviews.

UZUMAKI Revolving SushiMust visit
Sushi Restaurant · $$ · 1701 Rockville Pike A6, Rockville, MD 20852, USA
4.8
6,086 reviews · 0.8 mi
Kura Revolving Sushi BarMust visit
Sushi Restaurant · $$ · 12266 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852, USA
4.7
1,086 reviews · 0.5 mi
Summer House Santa MonicaMust visit
American Restaurant · $$ · 11825 Grand Park Ave, North Bethesda, MD 20852, USA
4.6
5,832 reviews · 0.2 mi
MatchboxMust visit
American Restaurant · $$ · 1699 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852, USA
4.6
5,779 reviews · 0.9 mi
Fogo de Chão Brazilian SteakhouseMust visit
Brazilian Restaurant · 11600 Old Georgetown Rd, North Bethesda, MD 20852, USA
4.8
11,522 reviews · 0.2 mi
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food Restaurant · $ · 12001 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852, USA
4.3
2,715 reviews · 0.4 mi
Panera Bread
Cafe · $ · 1780 E Jefferson St, Rockville, MD 20852, USA
4.2
1,132 reviews · 0.6 mi
McDonald's
Fast Food Restaurant · $ · 1390 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852, USA
3.9
1,604 reviews · 1.4 mi
KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
Korean Barbecue Restaurant · $$ · 5550 Randolph Rd, Rockville, MD 20852, USA
4.5
3,242 reviews · 0.5 mi
Seasons 52
American Restaurant · $$ · 11414 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda, MD 20852, USA
4.5
2,150 reviews · 0.7 mi
Java Nation
Restaurant · $$ · 11120 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852, USA
4.5
1,177 reviews · 0.9 mi
Silver Diner
Restaurant · $$ · 12276 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852, USA
4.4
5,027 reviews · 0.6 mi

The most popular coffee near 20852.

The busiest cafes and coffee shops within about a mile and a half of Rockville, by number of Google reviews. "Must visit" means 4.6 stars or better from 500+ reviews.

Duck DonutsMust visit
Donut Shop · $ · 1327 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852, USA
4.6
1,405 reviews · 1.4 mi
Teamania Bakery Cafe
Cafe · $ · 130 Rollins Ave Ste b, Rockville, MD 20852, USA
4.3
850 reviews · 0.6 mi
Panera Bread
Cafe · $ · 1780 E Jefferson St, Rockville, MD 20852, USA
4.2
1,132 reviews · 0.6 mi
Starbucks Coffee Company
Coffee Shop · $ · 12091 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852, USA
4.1
502 reviews · 0.5 mi
Java Nation
Restaurant · $$ · 11120 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852, USA
4.5
1,177 reviews · 0.9 mi

Schools within 5 miles.

Public and private schools from the U.S. Department of Education, closest first.

Elementary

Middle

High

Public / private

76 / 65

Closest schools

EXECUTIVE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
private · elementary
0.1 mi
CHARLES E SMITH JEWISH DAY SCHOOL
private · other
0.4 mi
Luxmanor Elementary
public · elementary · grades PK–05
0.5 mi
THE DIENER SCHOOL
private · elementary
0.5 mi
MANOR MONTESSORI SCHOOL-ROCKVILLE
private · elementary
0.8 mi
Tilden Middle
public · middle · grades 06–08
0.8 mi
Rock Terrace School
public · high · grades 06–12
0.8 mi
Northwood High
public · high · grades 09–12
0.8 mi
THE LOURIE CTR SCHOOL OF THE REGINALD S LOURIE
private · elementary
0.9 mi
WHITE FLINT CHILDREN'S HOUSE
private · elementary
0.9 mi
ALEF BET MONTESSORI SCHOOL INC.
private · elementary
1.1 mi
Twinbrook Elementary
public · elementary · grades PK–05
1.3 mi

Source: NCES Common Core of Data and Private School Survey.

Weather and air in Rockville.

Averages from 3 years of daily records (2023–2025).

Summer high

86°F

Hot summers

Winter low

30°F

Mild winters

Rain a year

45 in

Rainy

Snow a year

3 in

Little snow

Days 90°F+

Hot often

Days below 32°F

Many freezes

Air quality

64 AQI

Moderate

Current reading

PM2.5

10.1 µg/m³

Over the EPA standard

EPA annual standard: 9 µg/m³

Weather and air quality from Open-Meteo.

Who lives in 20852.

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-year estimates.

Population

48,379

City size

Median age

38.5

A mix of ages

U.S. average 38.9

Household income

$121,550

Upper-middle incomes

U.S. average $74,580

Home value

$636,800

Established market

U.S. average $281,900

Rent

$2,193/mo

City-level rents

U.S. average $1,402/mo

Own their home

41.4%

Mostly renters

U.S. average 64.7%

Bachelor's or higher

73.8%

Highly educated

U.S. average 35.4%

Commute

30.9 min

Typical commute

U.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 Rockville 20852: 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 20852 start at $240 for a 1-bedroom apartment and $780 for a 2-bedroom house. One flat rate, no deposit.

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Straight answers about 20852, from the same public data as the report above.

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20852 scores 13.7 out of 20 on the EPA National Walkability Index (above average walkable). There are 9 supermarkets within a mile of the center of the ZIP; the closest is Giant Food, about 0.5 miles away.