1 census tracts · pop 3,991 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 1.7/10
· range 1.7–1.7
South Bethesda is a diverse neighborhood in Bethesda with 1 census tract and a population of 3,991 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 1.7/10 (Lower tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 51% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 27% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,930/month sits 22% lower than the Bethesda citywide average ($2,469).
Risk score
1.7
Lower
1 tracts · population-weighted
South Bethesda vs BethesdaHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority52%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport65%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in South Bethesda
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
7.4%Housing insecurity
4.4%Utility shutoff threat
7.3%Food insecurity
4.6%SNAP enrollment
5.5%No health insurance
17.2%Any disability
Frequently asked
About South Bethesda
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for South Bethesda?
South Bethesda scores 1.7/10 (Lower tier) across 1 census tracts. The pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score blends state law, county filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income and poverty signals.
Q2
How does South Bethesda compare to Bethesda overall?
South Bethesda scores 4.3 points lower than Bethesda overall (6/10). Renters spend 51% of income on rent vs 29% citywide. Average rent: $1,930 vs $2,469.
Q3
What is the average rent in South Bethesda?
Average gross rent in South Bethesda eviction risk is $1,930/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 51% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of South Bethesda residents are renters?
65% of South Bethesda households are renter-occupied (vs 36% in Bethesda). The neighborhood has 3,991 residents.
Q5
Is South Bethesda a high social-vulnerability area?
South Bethesda sits in the 46th percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (less vulnerable). The index combines poverty, unemployment, household composition, racial/ethnic minority share, and housing/transportation factors across all US census tracts.
Q6
How safe is South Bethesda for landlords?
South Bethesda eviction risk carries a lower-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (1.7/10). Pop-weighted across 1 constituent tracts, the score blends parent-city rent-control posture, county eviction-process timelines, and tract-specific rent-to-income / poverty signals. Compared to Bethesda as a whole (6/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of South Bethesda?
South Bethesda has 4,494 residents (Diverse Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (55.9%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (17.5%), Black (non-Hispanic) (10.8%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
