ZIP comparison · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
20197 vs 20817
Side-by-side comparison of two ZIP codes — typical home value, rent, yield, taxes, schools, and demographics. The greener number on each row signals which ZIP comes out ahead on that metric.
| Metric | ZIP20197Waterford CDP, VA | ZIP20817Bethesda CDP, MD |
|---|---|---|
| Home value | ||
| Typical home value | $1,317,173 | Better: $1,325,288 |
| 1-year appreciation | Better: +3.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-year CAGR | Better: +7.7% | +3.8% |
| 10-year CAGR | Better: +6.4% | +3.3% |
| Rent & investment | ||
| Monthly rent | — | $3,254 |
| Gross yield | — | 2.9% |
| Cap rate | — | 1.8% |
| Property tax | ||
| Effective tax rate | Better: 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Typical annual tax | Better: $7,902 | $11,677 |
| Demographics | ||
| Population | 1,825 | 37,454 |
| Median household income | $190,703 | Better: $249,332 |
| Climate & migration | ||
| Overall risk (FEMA NRI) | Relatively Low | Relatively Moderate |
| Net migration | Better: -951 | -6,074 |
| Schools | ||
| Public schools | 1 | 10 |
| Students enrolled | 238 | 8,044 |