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Bethany, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Wayne County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
269 Population 538/sq mi density
$95,167 Median Income $39,046 per capita
$225,000 Home Value $276,022 Zillow
$746 Median Rent 14.3% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
23 Violent Crime/100K 2,435 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$95,167 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$225,000 home value, $746/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
23 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Bethany, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$95,167
27% above
$39,046 per capita
Home Value
$225,000
20% below
Zillow: $276,022
Median Rent
$746/mo
36% below
14.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
23/100K
94% below
2,435/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
42.6%
26% above
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
75% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
271 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)

Income
127%
Home Value
80%
Rent
64%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
126%
Unemployment
25%
Crime
6%
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 $95,167 , which is 27% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,046. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,445 business establishments, including 164 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bethany is $225,000 , 20% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $276,022. Median rent is $746/month, with 14.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.

Safety & Crime

Bethany reports 23 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,435/100K.

Education

42.6% of adults in Bethany hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% above the national average). 91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bethany has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population269
Median Age50.5 yrs
Density538/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$95,167
Per Capita$39,046
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,652M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,017

Housing

A+
Home Value$225,000
Rent$746
Ownership84.2%
Zillow$276,022
Housing Units118
Rent Burden14.3%

Crime

F
Violent23/100K
Property2,435/100K

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death8,326/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain51.4 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,397 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+42.6%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+21.1%
School Score6.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute25 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7

Did You Know?

Bethany was founded in 1800.
The median home in Bethany was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Sullivan County International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 164 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.