At a Glance
Median Income
$95,167
$39,046 per capita
Home Value
$225,000
Zillow: $291,169
Median Rent
$746/mo
14.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
42.6%
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% 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?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
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 1.4% (61% 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 $291,169. 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.
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 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population269
Median Age50.5 yrs
Density538/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$95,167
Per Capita$39,046
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,652M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,017
Housing
A+
Home Value$225,000
Rent$746
Ownership84.2%
Zillow$291,169
Housing Units118
Rent Burden14.3%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death8,326/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain47.5 in/yr
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
Broadband94.2%
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.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 164 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.