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
Violent Crime
52/100K
3,300/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.3%
68.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
293 sunny days/yr
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
3.1 / 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.
Safety & Crime
Bethany reports 52 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,300/100K.
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 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population72
Median Age31.1 yrs
Density720/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans52.0%
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%
Crime
F
Violent52/100K
Property3,300/100K
Health
Obesity35.1%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,539/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain45.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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
Broadband23.0%
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.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 113 Mbps.
There are 108 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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