Lead Paint Risk in Bethesda, MD

61.2%Pre-1978 Housing

18,093Pre-1978 Units

29,552Total Housing Units

HighRisk Level

How Bethesda Compares

Bethesda

61.2%!<(MISSING)/span>

Maryland

51.6%!<(MISSING)/span>

National Average

50.5%!<(MISSING)/span>

What This Means for Bethesda Residents

Bethesda has a high concentration of pre-1978 housing (61.2%). Most homes in this area predate the federal lead paint ban. If you live in an older home, a professional lead paint inspection is strongly recommended — especially if young children are present.

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