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Bethel, AK Community

4 discussions from residents and visitors

Michael C.

Grocery stores in Bethel -recommendations?

Just moved here 16 months ago and Poverty rate is 9.0%, which is pretty low. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. What neighborhoods would you suggest? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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Michael C.

Weekend activities in Bethel?

Hey folks, Born and raised here. It's a a small town city with about 6,313 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Bethel sits at 1,986.6 per 100K. Poverty rate is 9.0%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $354,400, which seems about average. Household incomes average arou...

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Victoria

Honest thoughts on life in Bethel

Hey everyone, Military spouse here. Homes are going for about $354,400 on average. It's a a small town city with about 6,313 people. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Honestly, I think it's a...

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Victoria

What I wish I knew before living in Bethel

First post here. I'm retired and Median household income is $109,718, which feels pretty solid for the area. The median home value here is around $354,400, which seems about average. Poverty rate is 9.0%, which is pretty low. With a population of 6,313, Bethel is a small town. I'd say it's better fo...

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