At a Glance
Median Income
$115,625
$29,267 per capita
Home Value
$211,100
Zillow: $303,455
Median Rent
$850/mo
17.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.3%
68.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
15.7% smoking rate
How Bethany Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bethany's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bethany a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bethany residents earn a median household income of $115,625 , which is 54% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,267. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,396 business establishments, including 108 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bethany is $211,100 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $303,455. Median rent is $850/month, with 17.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
7.3% of adults in Bethany hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
68.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bethany has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population72
Median Age31.1 yrs
Density720/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans13.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$115,625
Per Capita$29,267
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,059M
Avg Weekly Wage$961
Housing
A+
Home Value$211,100
Rent$850
Ownership78.3%
Zillow$303,455
Housing Units24
Rent Burden17.5%
Health
Obesity35.1%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,539/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain43.6 in/yr
Elevation699 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.3%
High School+68.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute37 min
Broadband78.3%
Internet Speed113 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Bethany was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Indianapolis International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 113 Mbps.
There are 108 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.