599 movers in Bethesda
Van Express Moving & Storage
"This is the worse moving experience we have had in our lives. Moved from NJ to Florida and ALL my furniture was ruined and packing was atrocious!! Everything was delivered dirty, ruined scratched or bent. Not one piece of furniture came back witho..."
Bluebell Relocation Services
"It was the easiest, most professional, time and money efficient I have ever had. they came on time and within few hours my house was packed, (never seen this good) empty and clean. They took is straight to my new house and they put all in house. N..."
All Season Movers
"I've used all season movers on a couple occasions. Both times their estimates were accurate. Al John and Troy were great and if I have to move again, I will be calling them!"
Top Tier Van Lines
"In December of 2013, I sold my home in Lawrenceburg, Tn. I hired Top Tier Van Lines of NJ, to move my possessions. Their agent, Mandy, worked with me on the costs and details. To facilitate her making an accurate quote, I supplied a complete de..."
New Life Transport
"The reps and movers are liars and thieves. Make sure to ask for a binding agreement meaning that they cannot change the price after you hire them and this is exactly what they did even though I had a binding contact. Boxes and belongings were brok..."
What to know when moving to Bethesda, MD
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
In Maryland, the crime rates reflect a mixed picture. The state's overall violent crime rate is 351.9 per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national average of 325.3. However, this rate has decreased by 18.7% from 2022 to 2025.
- Violent crime: 351.9 per 100k vs. national 325.3, down 18.7% since 2022
- Property crime: 1817.5 per 100k vs. national 1546.9, up 5.5% since 2022
- Notable trend: Homicide rate down 47.8% since 2022
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for Maryland).
Schools & Higher Ed
There are a total of 7 postsecondary institutions in the nearby Montgomery County area, providing a range of educational opportunities for residents.
- Montgomery College
- Hair Expressions Academy
- Montgomery Beauty School
- Omega Studios' School of Applied Recording Arts & Sciences
- SANS Technology Institute
- Strayer University-Rockville Campus
- Yeshiva College of the Nations Capital
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED).
Weather & Getting Outside
Montgomery County receives about 34.9 inches of precipitation annually, with an average of 107 rainy days. Snowfall is minimal, averaging only 1.9 inches per year with approximately 13 snow days.
- Parks & outdoor spots worth checking out:
- Great Falls Park (4.8 stars, 13642 reviews)
- Wheaton Regional Park (4.7 stars, 4697 reviews)
- Seneca Creek State Park (4.7 stars, 2577 reviews)
- Black Hill Regional Park (4.8 stars, 2430 reviews)
- Rock Creek Regional Park (4.7 stars, 2234 reviews)
Sources: NOAA Climate Data Online, Google Places.
Jobs & the Local Economy
In Montgomery County, the unemployment rate stands at 3.5%, with a labor force of 553,416. There are currently 534,197 people employed in the county.
- Unemployment rate: 3.5% (December 2025)
- Employed: 534,197
- Labor force: 553,416
Source: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS).
