At a Glance
Median Income
$55,063
$24,791 per capita
Home Value
$161,500
Zillow: $177,195
Median Rent
$1,071/mo
30.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
208/100K
1,563/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.2%
86.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
13.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
17.9% 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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bethany residents earn a median household income of $55,063 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,791. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,295 business establishments, including 2,320 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bethany is $161,500 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $177,195. Median rent is $1,071/month, with 30.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Safety & Crime
Bethany reports 208 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,563/100K.
Education
22.2% of adults in Bethany hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
86.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bethany has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Data Overview
People
Population20,606
Median Age31.5 yrs
Density3,940/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born9.2%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$55,063
Per Capita$24,791
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty13.5%
County GDP$73,735M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,267
Housing
A+
Home Value$161,500
Rent$1,071
Ownership51.9%
Zillow$177,195
Housing Units8,460
Rent Burden30.8%
Crime
F
Violent208/100K
Property1,563/100K
Health
Obesity40.2%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death10,807/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain30.7 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation1,309 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.2%
High School+86.0%
Graduate+9.1%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute21 min
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed144 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries19
Did You Know?
Bethany was founded in 1909.
The median home in Bethany was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Will Rogers World (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 144 Mbps.
There are 2,320 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 89 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.