At a Glance
Median Income
$164,315
$64,989 per capita
Home Value
$699,200
Zillow: $613,757
Median Rent
$2,227/mo
28.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
135/100K
1,611/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
71.4%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.7%
6.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
270 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+
3.8 / 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 $164,315 , which is 119% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $64,989. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 40,968 business establishments, including 3,193 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bethany is $699,200 , 148% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $613,757. Median rent is $2,227/month, with 28.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Safety & Crime
Bethany reports 135 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,611/100K.
Education
71.4% of adults in Bethany hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(112% above the national average).
97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bethany has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population31,700
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density5,827/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$164,315
Per Capita$64,989
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$90,618M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,553
Housing
A
Home Value$699,200
Rent$2,227
Ownership66.6%
Zillow$613,757
Housing Units10,982
Rent Burden28.1%
Crime
F
Violent135/100K
Property1,611/100K
Health
Obesity24.7%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking6.2%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death7,476/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain35.9 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation272 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+71.4%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+38.3%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 17% / D 79%
Commute24 min
Broadband95.5%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Bethany was built in 2001.
34.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Portland International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
There are 3,193 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 87 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.