Connecticut · Metropolitan Area
Bethel is a small city in Connecticut with a population of 11,606. Residents earn $88,344 per year, which is 18% above the national average.
Based on current data, Bethel receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Bethel offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Bethel is $88,344, 18% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Bethel is $377,500, 34% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,471 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Bethel is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 844 per 100,000, 57% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 38.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Bethel experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches, including 49.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 71.5% |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 28.5% |
| 113% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $88,344 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $50,401 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $2,482 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $242,927 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.6% |
| 79% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 33,324 |
| County GDP | $76,344M |
| Restaurants | 1,808 |
| Healthcare | 2,172 |
| Retail | 2,360 |
| Manufacturing | 493 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $15,715 |
| 349% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.16% |
| Commute Time | 31.4 min |
| Work from Home | 12.0% |
| Census Median | $377,500 |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $542,130 |
| Median List Price | $579,999 |
| Median List Price | $579,999 |
| $/Sq Ft | $275 |
| Homes Sold | 8 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 9.1% |
| Inventory | 22 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,471 |
| 26% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,351 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,590 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,955 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,415 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,824 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $15,715 |
| 349% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.16% |
| Obesity | 25.1% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.8% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.6% |
| Depression | 19.7% |
| Mental Distress | 16.4% |
| Physical Distress | 11.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.5% |
| Exercise Access | 96.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,172 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 844.3/100K |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 113.3/100K |
| Theft | 695.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 36.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 53.0 inches |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 49.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 585 ft (178 m) |
| Area | 6.2 sq mi (16.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,884/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3603°N, 73.4139°W |
| County FIPS | 09190 |
Winner: Democrat by 19.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 38.4% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.10 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,884/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 29 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,172 |
| Restaurants | 1,808 |
| Retail Stores | 2,360 |
| Avg Commute | 31.4 min |
| Work from Home | 12.0% |