Neighborhood data website Niche named North Bethesda the best place to live in Maryland. The rankings were based on several factors including the quality of local schools, crime rates, housing trends, employment statistics, and access to amenities.
North Bethesda, population 49,971, is bound to the south by I-495, to the west by I-270, to the north by Rockville and to the east by Rock Creek Park. The median home value is $543,000 and median income is $103,916.
Below are the top 10 Best Places to Live in Maryland (2018), according to the website:
1. North Bethesda
2. Garrett Park
3. North Potomac
4. Bethesda
5. South Kensington
6. Kensington
7. Ellicott City
8. Rockville
9. Urbana
10. Columbia
