Bethel, CT
Connecticut · Western Connecticut Planning Region · Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury Metro
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.
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How Bethel Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
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Is Bethel a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Bethel receives an overall livability score of 3.5 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.
Economy & Jobs
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.
Cost of Living & Housing
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.
Safety & Crime
Bethel is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 30 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 630 per 100,000, 68% below the national average.
Education
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.
Climate & Weather
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. With 271 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches, including 49.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Bethel vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Bethel vs U.S. Average
Income: Bethel vs U.S.
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $88,344 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $50,401 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $2,482 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $242,927 |
| Gini Index | 0.546 (0=equal, 1=unequal) |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.6% |
| 79% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 33,324 |
| County GDP | $76,344M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 1,808 |
| Healthcare | 2,172 |
| Retail | 2,360 |
| Manufacturing | 493 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $15,715 |
| 349% above US avg | |
| Cost of Living | 103.60 (100=avg) |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.16% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 31.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 75.6% |
| Public Transit | 1.8% |
| Work from Home | 12.0% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $377,500 |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $542,130 |
| Median List Price | $579,999 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
| Median List Price | $579,999 |
| $/Sq Ft | $275 |
| Homes Sold | 8 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 9.1% |
| Inventory | 22 |
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,471 |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 30.5% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $1,351 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,590 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,955 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,415 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,824 |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 69.2% |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 30.8% |
| Housing Units | 4,890 |
| Median Year Built | 1975 |
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $15,715 |
| 349% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.16% |
Air Quality (Open-Meteo CAMS — 2026-05-25)
Health Metrics: Bethel vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| 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% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| Smoking | 10.6% |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.6% |
| Depression | 19.7% |
| Mental Distress | 16.4% |
| Physical Distress | 11.5% |
| Short Sleep | 35.3% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 90.1% |
| Uninsured | 10.7% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Mental Health | 1:232 |
| Checkup Rate | 75.5% |
| Dental Visits | 71.9% |
Food & Exercise
| Exercise Access | 96.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,172 |
Crime Rates: Bethel vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
| Total Violent | 30.2/100K |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Murder | 10.1/100K |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Rape | 5.0/100K |
| Robbery | 5.0/100K |
| Assault | 10.1/100K |
Property Crime
| Total Property | 629.6/100K |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 65.5/100K |
| Theft | 543.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 20.2/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
Traffic Safety
| Traffic Accidents | 60 |
| Avg Accident Severity | 2.1 / 4.0 |
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 585 ft (178 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,884/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3603°N, 73.4139°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Western Connecticut Planning Region County |
| Nearest Airport | Hudson Valley Regional (POU) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 21.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 62.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | LONG ISLAND, NY | Meteorological | 0.3 m | — | 68 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | — | — | 145 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 4.0 in |
Bethel has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 28°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (3.3").
2024 Presidential Election (County)
Winner: Democrat by 19.1 points
Safety & Disasters
| Traffic Accidents | 60 |
| Avg Accident Severity | 2.1 / 4.0 |
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 38.4% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.0% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 14.4% |
| School Test Score | 6.10 |
Area & Infrastructure
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro / 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,884/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.1 sq mi |
| County | Western Connecticut Planning Region County |
Services
| Broadband Access | 90.7% |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 29 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,172 |
| Restaurants | 1,808 |
| Retail Stores | 2,360 |
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 31.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 75.6% |
| Public Transit | 1.8% |
| Work from Home | 12.0% |
Healthcare
| Doctor Visit (Primary Care) | $259 ($155–$414) |
| Specialist Visit | $363 ($207–$570) |
| Urgent Care Visit | $207 ($104–$363) |
| Emergency Room Visit | $2,279 ($829–$5,180) |
| Dental Cleaning | $135 ($78–$207) |
| Dental Filling | $259 ($155–$414) |
Auto Repair
| Oil Change (Conventional) | $47 ($26–$78) |
| Oil Change (Synthetic) | $78 ($52–$124) |
| Brake Pad Replacement | $311 ($155–$518) |
| Tire Rotation | $41 ($21–$78) |
| New Tires (Set of 4) | $622 ($414–$1,036) |
| Battery Replacement | $207 ($104–$363) |
Home Services
| Plumber (Per Hour) | $104 ($62–$155) |
| Electrician (Per Hour) | $93 ($52–$145) |
| HVAC Repair | $414 ($155–$829) |
| HVAC System Install | $7,252 ($4,144–$12,432) |
| Roof Repair | $1,036 ($414–$2,072) |
| Roof Replacement | $9,324 ($5,698–$15,540) |
Legal
| Divorce (Uncontested) | $1,554 ($518–$3,626) |
| Divorce (Contested) | $15,540 ($5,180–$31,080) |
| DUI Defense | $5,180 ($2,072–$10,360) |
| Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) | $1,554 ($829–$3,108) |
| Will Preparation | $518 ($207–$1,036) |
| Trust Preparation | $2,590 ($1,036–$5,180) |
Personal Care
| Men's Haircut | $26 ($16–$47) |
| Women's Haircut | $57 ($31–$104) |
| Hair Coloring (Full) | $155 ($78–$259) |
| Manicure | $26 ($16–$47) |
| Pedicure | $41 ($26–$67) |
| Massage (1 Hour) | $83 ($52–$135) |
Food & Grocery
| Gallon of Milk (per gallon) | $4.25 ($3.11–$5.70) |
| Dozen Eggs (per dozen) | $3.63 ($2.59–$5.18) |
| Loaf of Bread | $3.94 ($2.59–$5.70) |
| Chicken Breast (per lb) | $4.66 ($3.11–$6.73) |
| Ground Beef (per lb) | $5.70 ($4.14–$7.77) |
| Rice (per lb) | $1.04 ($0.62–$1.86) |
Utilities
| Electricity (Monthly) | $145 ($83–$259) |
| Natural Gas (Monthly) | $73 ($31–$155) |
| Water/Sewer (Monthly) | $73 ($41–$124) |
| Internet (Monthly) | $73 ($41–$104) |
| Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) | $67 ($31–$104) |
| Cable TV (Monthly) | $88 ($52–$155) |
Transportation
| Monthly Parking (Downtown) | $207 ($78–$518) |
| Car Insurance (Annual) | $2,072 ($1,243–$3,626) |
| Bus Pass (Monthly) | $73 ($31–$135) |
| Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) | $16 ($8.29–$26) |
| Car Registration (Annual) | $104 ($31–$259) |
| Driver's License Renewal | $31 ($16–$78) |
Education & Childcare
| Daycare (Infant, Monthly) | $1,243 ($622–$2,590) |
| Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) | $1,036 ($518–$2,072) |
| After-School Care (Monthly) | $414 ($207–$725) |
| Tutoring (Per Hour) | $52 ($26–$104) |
| SAT/ACT Prep Course | $1,036 ($414–$2,590) |
| Private School (K-12, Annual) | $12,950 ($5,180–$31,080) |
Pets
| Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) | $62 ($31–$104) |
| Dog Vaccination (Annual) | $104 ($52–$207) |
| Dog Grooming | $62 ($31–$104) |
| Pet Boarding (Per Night) | $41 ($21–$78) |
| Dog Spay/Neuter | $311 ($155–$518) |
| Cat Spay/Neuter | $207 ($104–$414) |
Top Industries in Western Connecticut Planning Region
Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).
| Industry | Jobs | Establishments | Avg Annual Pay | Location Quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 44,014 | 3,297 | $78,503 | 1.07 |
| Retail Trade | 33,578 | 2,571 | $52,938 | 1.17 |
| Finance & Insurance | 25,511 | 2,940 | $447,504 | 2.19 |
| Professional & Technical Services | 24,027 | 5,810 | $174,689 | 1.20 |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 23,907 | 1,894 | $36,398 | 0.92 |
| Administrative & Waste Services | 15,715 | 2,380 | $96,809 | 0.93 |
| Manufacturing | 13,621 | 588 | $130,242 | 0.58 |
| Other Services | 13,058 | 3,997 | $55,504 | 1.51 |
| Information & Technology | 11,258 | 1,514 | $191,825 | 2.09 |
| Wholesale Trade | 9,943 | 2,227 | $160,134 | 0.88 |
| Construction | 9,880 | 1,898 | $85,265 | 0.66 |
| Management of Companies | 9,362 | 739 | $249,084 | 1.93 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 8,104 | 663 | $50,558 | 1.68 |
| Educational Services | 6,196 | 612 | $67,069 | 1.04 |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 4,857 | 416 | $94,987 | 0.40 |
| Real Estate | 4,228 | 1,119 | $128,157 | 0.95 |
| Utilities | 734 | 40 | $177,421 | 0.67 |
| Unclassified | 68 | 176 | $119,069 | 0.17 |
Schools in Bethel
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel High School | High | 1,063 | 84 | 12.7:1 |
| Bethel Middle School | Middle | 764 | 57 | 13.4:1 |
| Ralph M. T. Johnson School | Elementary | 682 | 46 | 14.8:1 |
| Frank A. Berry School | Elementary | 388 | 30 | 12.9:1 |
| Anna H. Rockwell School | Elementary | 287 | 23 | 12.5:1 |
Radio Stations near Bethel
15 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday Baroque | baroque, classical | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Rewound Radio | classic rock, oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 88.7 WNHU | college, college radio | MP3 120 kbps | |
| 98Q | hot ac | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| WIGN - 1550 AM Bluegrass Gospel | bible, bluegrass | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 100.3 The Peak | adult contemporary | AAC | |
| 102.7 The Peak (CA) | alternative | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Sleepy Hollow Radio | — | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Radio Faro de Gracia | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Cygnus Radio | — | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Greater New Haven Police Department | emergency & public safety, police scanner | MP3 16 kbps | |
| WMNR Fine Arts Radio | classical | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WXCI 91.7FM | college, college radio | MP3 96 kbps | |
| WJMJ | — | MP3 64 kbps | |
| WAPJ - Torrington Community Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Campgrounds Near Bethel
2 campgrounds found near Bethel.
| Name | Rating | Sites | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOP BROOK LAKE RECREATION AREA | 4.9/5 | 5 | $75–$135 |
| NORTHFIELD BROOK LAKE GROUP SHELTERS | 4.3/5 | 2 | $100 |
National Parks Near Bethel
207 national parks and monuments found near Bethel.
| Park | Type | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Above All State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| African Burial Ground National Monument | National Monument | Free |
| Air Line State Park Trail | State Park | Free |
| Alfred E. Smith/Sunken Meadow State Park | State Park | Free |
| American Shakespeare State Park | State Park | Free |
| Bash Bish Falls State Park | State Park | Free |
| Bayard Cutting Arboretum State Park | State Park | Free |
| Bayswater Point State Park | State Park | Free |
| Bear Mountain State Park | State Park | Free |
| Beardsley State Park | State Park | Free |
| Belmont Lake State Park | State Park | Free |
| Bethpage State Park | State Park | Free |
| Black Rock State Park | State Park | Free |
| Blauvelt State Park | State Park | Free |
| Blow Hole State Park | State Park | Free |
| Bolton Notch State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Braen-Stone Industries Inc. | State Park | Free |
| Brainard Homestead State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Brentwood State Park | State Park | Free |
| Bristol Beach State Park | State Park | Free |
| Broad Channel American Park | State Park | Free |
| Brookhaven State Park | State Park | Free |
| Browns Point Park | State Park | Free |
| Burr Pond State Park | State Park | Free |
| C.M. Gardner State Park | State Park | Free |
| Campbell Falls State Park | State Park | Free |
| Campbell Falls State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Captree State Park | State Park | Free |
| Captree/Robert Moses State Park | State Park | Free |
| Castle Clinton National Monument | National Monument | Free |
| Charles Island | State Park | Free |
| Cheesequake State Park | State Park | Free |
| Chicopee Memorial State Park | State Park | Free |
| Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park | State Park | Free |
| Cold Spring Harbor State Park | State Park | Free |
| Connecticut River Greenway State Park | State Park | Free |
| Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park Trail | State Park | Free |
| Dennis Hill State Park | State Park | Free |
| Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park | State Park | Free |
| Dinosaur State Park | State Park | Free |
| Division of Parks and Forestry Park | State Park | Free |
| Dockside State Park | State Park | Free |
| Donald J. Trump State Park | State Park | Free |
| East Mountain State Reservation | State Park | Free |
| Edison State Park | State Park | Free |
| Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site | National Historic Site | Free |
| Ellis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument | Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument | Free |
| Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park | State Park | Free |
| Farm River State Park | State Park | Free |
| Farmington Canal Line State Park Trail | State Park | Free |
| FDR Four Freedoms State Park Park | State Park | Free |
| Federal Hall National Memorial | National Memorial | Free |
| Federal Land | State Park | Free |
| Field Of Dreams Park | State Park | Free |
| Fire Island National Seashore | National Seashore | Free |
| Fountain Pond Park | State Park | Free |
| Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park | State Park | Free |
| Franny Reese Preserve State Park | State Park | Free |
| Franny Reese State Park | State Park | Free |
| Gantry Plaza State Park | State Park | Free |
| Gateway National Recreation Area | National Recreation Area | Free |
| Gay City State Park | State Park | Free |
| General Grant National Memorial | National Memorial | Free |
| George C. Waldo State Park | State Park | Free |
| George D. Seymour State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Gilgo State Park | State Park | Free |
| Gillette Castle State Park | State Park | Free |
| Goose Pond Mountain | State Park | Free |
| Governors Island National Monument | National Monument | Free |
| Greenwood Lake State Park | State Park | Free |
| Haddam Island State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Haddam Meadows State Park | State Park | Free |
| Hamilton Grange National Memorial | National Memorial | Free |
| Hammonasset Beach State Park | State Park | Free |
| Hampton Ponds State Park | State Park | Free |
| Hart's Brook Nature Preserve and Arboretum | State Park | Free |
| Haverstraw Beach State Park | State Park | Free |
| Haystack Mountain State Park | State Park | Free |
| Heckscher State Park | State Park | Free |
| Hempstead Lake State Park | State Park | Free |
| Higganum Reservoir State Park | State Park | Free |
| High Tor State Park | State Park | Free |
| Highland Lakes State Park | State Park | Free |
| Holyoke Heritage State Park | State Park | Free |
| Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site | National Historic Site | $15 |
| Hook Mountain State Park | State Park | Free |
| Hop River State Park | State Park | Free |
| Hop River State Park Trail | State Park | Free |
| Horse Guard State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Housatonic Meadows State Park | State Park | Free |
| Hudson Highlands | State Park | Free |
| Hudson River Islands State Park | State Park | Free |
| Hudson River Park | State Park | Free |
| Humaston Brook State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Hurd State Park | State Park | Free |
| Hutchinson River Pkwy Lands | State Park | Free |
| IBEW - Washington's Headquarter | State Park | Free |
| Indian Well State Park | State Park | Free |
| Inland Blue Acres | State Park | Free |
| Ivy Mountain State Park | State Park | Free |
| J.A. Skinner State Park | State Park | Free |
| James Baird State Park | State Park | Free |
| John A. Minetto State Park | State Park | Free |
| Jones Beach State Park | State Park | Free |
| Kent Falls State Park | State Park | Free |
| Kent Falls State Park, Leased To Sloane-stanley M* | State Park | Free |
| Kettletown State Park | State Park | Free |
| Lake Lorraine State Park | State Park | Free |
| Lake Taghkanic State Park | State Park | Free |
| Lake Waramaug State Park | State Park | Free |
| Lamentation Mountain State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Larkin State Park Trail | State Park | Free |
| Liberty State Park | State Park | Free |
| Long Pond Ironworks State Park | State Park | Free |
| Lovers Leap State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Lower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site | National Historic Site | $30 |
| Macedonia Brook State Park | State Park | Free |
| Machimoodus State Park | State Park | Free |
| Margaret Lewis Norrie State Park | State Park | Free |
| Marsha P. Johnson State Park | State Park | Free |
| Mianus River State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Millers Pond State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Mount Bushnell State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Mount Everett State Reservation | State Park | Free |
| Mount Holyoke Range State Park | State Park | Free |
| Mount Riga State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Mount Tom State Park | State Park | Free |
| Mount Tom State Reservation | State Park | Free |
| Mt. Beacon Gateway Park | State Park | Free |
| National Parks of New York Harbor | Free | |
| New England National Scenic Trail | National Scenic Trail | Free |
| Nissequogue River State Park | State Park | Free |
| Nyack Beach State Park | State Park | Free |
| Ogden Mills and Ruth Livingston Mills Memorial State Park | State Park | Free |
| Osbornedale State Park | State Park | Free |
| Palisades State Park | State Park | Free |
| Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park | National Historical Park | Free |
| Paterson Great Falls State Park | State Park | Free |
| Penwood State Park | State Park | Free |
| Pink House Cove Ice Fishing | State Park | Free |
| Platt Hill State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Plum Point Park | State Park | Free |
| Prospect Hill | State Park | Free |
| Putnam Memorial State Park | State Park | Free |
| Putnam Park | State Park | Free |
| Pyramid Mountain State Park | State Park | Free |
| Quiet Cove Riverfront Park | State Park | Free |
| Quinnipiac River State Park | State Park | Free |
| Ringwood State Park | State Park | Free |
| RMH / Scenic Hudson Land Trust | State Park | Free |
| Roberto Clemente State Park | State Park | Free |
| Robinson State Park | State Park | Free |
| Rockefeller State Park Preserve | State Park | Free |
| Rockland Lake State Park | State Park | Free |
| Rocky Glen State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Sagamore Hill National Historic Site | National Historic Site | Free |
| Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site | National Historic Site | Free |
| Sakmann | State Park | Free |
| Scantic River State Park | State Park | Free |
| Schofield Park | State Park | Free |
| Schunnemunk State Park | State Park | Free |
| Seth Low Pierrepont State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Sherwood Island State Park | State Park | Free |
| Shirazi | State Park | Free |
| Shirley Chisholm State Park | State Park | Free |
| Shlt / Rodman Assemblage | State Park | Free |
| Silver Lake State Park | State Park | Free |
| Sleeping Giant State Park | State Park | Free |
| Sojourner Truth State Park | State Park | Free |
| Soldiers and Sailors | State Park | Free |
| Southford Falls State Park | State Park | Free |
| Springfield Armory National Historic Site | National Historic Site | Free |
| Squantz Pond State Park | State Park | Free |
| Statue Of Liberty National Monument | National Monument | Free |
| Sterling Forest State Park | State Park | Free |
| Stillwater Pond State Park | State Park | Free |
| Stonewall National Monument | National Monument | Free |
| Storm King | State Park | Free |
| Stratton Brook State Park | State Park | Free |
| Sunny Brook State Park | State Park | Free |
| Sunset Rock State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Taconic State Park | State Park | Free |
| Taconic State Park | State Park | Free |
| Talcott Mountain State Park | State Park | Free |
| Tallman Mountain State Park | State Park | Free |
| Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site | National Historic Site | Free |
| Thomas Cole National Historic Site | National Historic Site | Free |
| Thomas Edison National Historical Park | National Historical Park | $10 |
| Trail View State Park | State Park | Free |
| Trimountain State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Troy Meadows State Park | State Park | Free |
| Valley Stream State Park | State Park | Free |
| Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site | National Historic Site | $15 |
| Verplank Landing - Mount Gulian | State Park | Free |
| Wadhams Grove State Park | State Park | Free |
| Wadsworth Falls State Park | State Park | Free |
| Wawayanda State Park | State Park | Free |
| Weir Farm National Historical Park | National Historical Park | Free |
| West Rock Ridge State Park | State Park | Free |
| West Rock State Park | State Park | Free |
| Whittemore Glen State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Wildwood State Park | State Park | Free |
| Windsor Meadows State Park | State Park | Free |
| Wonder Lake State Park | State Park | Free |
| Woodward | State Park | Free |
| Wooster Mountain State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Wooster Mountain State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
Historical Trends — Bethel
Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).
Population
Median Household Income
| Year | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 9,457 | $73,435 |
| 2015 | 9,731 | $75,038 |
| 2017 | 9,780 | $76,636 |
| 2019 | 10,012 | $73,393 |
| 2021 | 11,374 | $72,950 |
| 2023 | 11,606 | $88,344 |
Museums in Bethel
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BELLARMINE MUSEUM OF ART | ART MUSEUM | 2032544000 | $282,265,235 | |
| METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART PLASTER CAST COLLECTION | ART MUSEUM | $282,265,235 | ||
| THOMAS J. WALSH ART GALLERY | ART MUSEUM | 2032544242 | $282,265,235 | |
| GALLERY OF CONTEMPORARY ART | ART MUSEUM | 2033717999 | $209,448,756 | |
| CARAMOOR CENTER FOR MUSIC AND THE ARTS | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 9142325035 | $12,119,618 | |
| CONNECTICUT'S BEARDSLEY ZOO | ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION | $3,252,566 | ||
| RIDGEFIELD LIBRARY | GENERAL MUSEUM | 2034382282 | $2,399,469 | |
| DISCOVERY MUSEUM | SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM | 2033723521 | $1,857,682 | |
| EARTHPLACE: THE NATURE DISCOVERY CENTER | ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER | 10 WOODSIDE LANE | 2032277253 | $1,736,156 |
| FAIRFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | $1,345,586 | ||
| FAIRFIELD MUSEUM AND HISTORY CENTER | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2032591598 | $1,345,586 | |
| BARTLETT ARBORETUM & GARDENS | ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER | $818,014 | ||
| ALDRICH CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM | ART MUSEUM | 2034384519 | $739,083 | |
| BEDFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 615 OLD POST ROAD | 9142349751 | $535,567 |
| BARNUM MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 2033311104 | $528,071 | |
| WESTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 104 WESTON RD | 2032261804 | $458,910 |
| KEELER TAVERN MUSEUM | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2034385485 | $394,002 | |
| KEELER TAVERN PRESERVATION SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 132 MAIN STREET | 2034385485 | $394,002 |
| AMBLER FARM | HISTORY MUSEUM | 257 HURLBUTT ST | 2038341143 | $348,206 |
| WILTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2037627257 | $317,077 | |
| INSTITUTE FOR AMERICAN INDIAN STUDIES | GENERAL MUSEUM | 38 CURTIS RD | 2038680518 | $303,540 |
| NEW CANAAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2039661776 | $259,473 | |
| BRADLEY-WHEELER HOUSE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 25 AVERY PL | 2032221424 | $247,807 |
| WESTPORT HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 25 AVERY PL | 2032221424 | $247,807 |
| YOUTH MUSEUM EXHIBIT COLLABORATIVE | CHILDREN'S MUSEUM | $198,403 | ||
| RIDGEFIELD GUILD OF ARTISTS | ART MUSEUM | 34 HALPIN LN | 2034388863 | $184,225 |
| HAMMOND MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 28 DEVEAU RD | 9146695033 | $166,380 |
| JAPANESE STROLL GARDEN | ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER | 9146695033 | $166,380 | |
| DANBURY RAILWAY MUSEUM | HISTORY MUSEUM | 120 WHITE ST | 2037788337 | $154,682 |
| NEWTOWN CHILDREN'S MUSEUM | CHILDREN'S MUSEUM | $142,891 | ||
| CONNECTICUT ANTIQUE MACHINERY ASSOCIATION | SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM | 31 KENT-CORNWALL ROAD (RT 7) | 8609270050 | $136,410 |
| AKIN HALL ASSOCIATION | GENERAL MUSEUM | 378 OLD QUAKER HILL ROAD | 8458555099 | $126,622 |
| MILITARY MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND | HISTORY MUSEUM | $114,664 | ||
| SOUTHEAST MUSUEM ASSOCIATION | HISTORY MUSEUM | 8452797500 | $93,781 | |
| SHERMAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8603543083 | $91,154 | |
| HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF QUAKER HILL AND PAWLING | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 9148559316 | $86,361 | |
| GLEBE HOUSE MUSEUM | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 49 HOLLOW ROAD | 2032632855 | $85,671 |
| HOYT-BARNUM HOUSE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2033291183 | $80,381 | |
| STAMFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2033291183 | $80,381 | |
| NEW MILFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 6 ASPETUCK AVENUE | 8603543069 | $78,793 |
| GLACIER SOCIETY | SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM | 2033756638 | $62,765 | |
| NORWALK HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2 EAST WALL STREET | $58,284 | |
| NORWALK HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2038460525 | $58,284 | |
| HUDSON VALLEY TRUST | ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER | 8458787071 | $49,727 | |
| HERITAGE PRESERVATION TRUST OF NEWTOWN | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 31 MAIN STREET | 2032708293 | $48,993 |
| DANBURY MUSEUM & HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | $48,896 | ||
| BRIGADE OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | $47,032 | ||
| NEWTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 25 MAIN ST | 2034265937 | $43,023 |
| SOUTHBURY HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 624 S BRITAIN RD | 2034053124 | $39,294 |
| SOUTHBURY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUMS | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 624 S BRITAIN RD | 2034053124 | $39,294 |
| WEIR FARM NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2035449829 | $36,912 | |
| RIDGEFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2034385821 | $35,761 | |
| NEW CANAAN PRESERVATION ALLIANCE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | $26,780 | ||
| MONROE HISTORICAL SOCIETY | NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM | 31 GREAT RING ROAD | 2032611383 | $19,214 |
| MONROE HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 31 GREAT RING RD | 2032615287 | $19,214 |
| AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | $200 | ||
| ARTSALIVE | ART MUSEUM | |||
| BETHEL HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 40 MAIN STREET | 2037941050 | |
| BIRDCRAFT MUSEUM AT FAIRFIELD | GENERAL MUSEUM | 314 UNQUOWA ROAD | 2032590416 | |
| BRIDGEPORT COMMUNITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2033716397 | ||
| BRIDGEWATER HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| BROOKFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 165 WHISCONIER RD | 2037408140 | |
| BROOKFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 165 WHISCONIER RD | 2037408140 | |
| CARLSON GALLERY | ART MUSEUM | 5186342465 | ||
| CHARLES IVES BIRTHPLACE MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 2037783540 | ||
| CONNECTICUT OLMSTED HERITAGE ALLIANCE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| DANBURY MUSEUM & HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2037435200 | ||
| DANBURY MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2038268542 | ||
| DD LIVING HISTORY FARM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 8603540649 | ||
| DISCOVERY MUSEUM AND PLANETARIUM | SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM | 4450 PARK AVENUE | ||
| DOUBLE-D LIVING HISTORY FARM | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| EDGERTON MEMORIAL PLANETARIUM | SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM | 39 SCOFIELDTOWN ROAD | ||
| EVERWONDER CHILDREN'S MUSEUM | CHILDREN'S MUSEUM | 31 PECK'S LANE | 2033644009 | |
| GALLERY AT THE VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS CENTER | ART MUSEUM | |||
| GERTRUDE JEKYLL GARDEN (GLEBE HOUSE MUSEUM) | ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER | 49 HOLLOW RD | 2032632855 | |
| H M S ROSE FOUNDATION | GENERAL MUSEUM | 2033350932 | ||
| HARVEST RESEARCH IN CULTURE | GENERAL MUSEUM | |||
| HENRY B. DUPONT III PLANETARIUM | SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM | 4450 PARK AVENUE | ||
| HIGHSTEAD | ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER | 2039388809 | ||
| HISTORIC GRAND PRIX | GENERAL MUSEUM | |||
| HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF EASTON | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 691 MOREHOUSE RD | 2032612090 | |
| HOUSATONIC MUSEUM OF ART | ART MUSEUM | 2033325052 | ||
| INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM OF CARTOON ART | ART MUSEUM | 5613922500 | ||
| LANDMARKS PRESERVATION SOCIETY OF SOUTHEAST | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8452797429 | ||
| MARY HAWLEY SOCIETY INC NEWTOWN CT | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 3125400236 | ||
| METRO-NORTH DIVISION NATIONAL MODEL RAILROAD ASSOCIATION | GENERAL MUSEUM | |||
| MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY IMPRESSIONISM | GENERAL MUSEUM | |||
| NEW ENGLAND AUTO & TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM | SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM | 304 MAIN AVENUE #326 | 8606733888 | |
| NEW FAIRFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2033125679 | ||
| NEW MILFORD TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| NEW POND FARM | ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER | 101 MARCHANT ROAD | 2039382117 | |
| NORTH SALEM HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 81 KEELER LANE | ||
| NORWALK MUSEUMS | GENERAL MUSEUM | 2038460525 | ||
| NORWALK PRESERVATION TR | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | P O BOX 874 | 2038537495 | |
| OLD QUARRY NATURE CENTER | ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER | 5 MAPLE LANE | ||
| OLD WOODBURY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 25 HOLLOW RD | 2032660305 | |
| ORDER OF FIRST FAMILIES OF CONNECTICUT 1633-1662 | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| PATTERSON HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| PHILIP JOHNSON GLASS HOUSE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2035949884 | ||
| POUND RIDGE NY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 255 WESTCHESTER AVE | 9147644333 | |
| REDDING HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 5302433720 | ||
| ROXBURY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| STAMFORD MUSEUM & NATURE CENTER | ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER | 39 SCOFIELDTOWN RD | 2039776545 | |
| THOMAS J WALSH ART GALLERY | ART MUSEUM | 1073 N BENSON RD | ||
| TRAILSIDE NATURE MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 6 RESERVATION RD | 9148647322 | |
| WETHE CONNECTICUT PROJECT FOR THE CONSTITUTION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION |
Libraries in Bethel
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAIRFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY | 1080 OLD POST RD. | 0.0 | 558,999 | |||
| BRIDGEPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY | 925 BROAD ST. | 0.0 | 411,428 | |||
| WESTPORT LIBRARY | 20 JESUP ROAD | 0.0 | 409,845 | |||
| NORWALK PUBLIC LIBRARY | 1 BELDEN AVE. | 0.0 | 391,671 | |||
| DANBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY | 170 MAIN STREET | 0.0 | 375,586 | |||
| LONG RIDGE LIBRARY | 191 LONG RIDGE RD. | 0.0 | 369,250 | |||
| TRUMBULL LIBRARY | 33 QUALITY ST. | 0.0 | 262,108 | |||
| WILTON LIBRARY ASSOCIATION | 137 OLD RIDGEFIELD RD. | 0.0 | 260,589 | |||
| NEW CANAAN LIBRARY | 151 MAIN ST. | 0.0 | 219,646 | |||
| SOUTHBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY | 100 POVERTY RD. | 0.0 | 191,119 | |||
| NEW MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY | 24 MAIN ST. | 0.0 | 168,954 | |||
| CYRENIUS H. BOOTH LIBRARY | 25 MAIN ST. | 0.0 | 141,540 | |||
| BETHEL PUBLIC LIBRARY | 189 GREENWOOD AVE. | 0.0 | 136,270 | |||
| EDITH WHEELER MEMORIAL LIBRARY | 733 MONROE TURNPIKE | 0.0 | 120,118 | |||
| BROOKFIELD LIBRARY | 182 WHISCONIER ROAD | 0.0 | 98,988 | |||
| PEQUOT LIBRARY ASSOCIATION | 720 PEQUOT AVE. | 0.0 | 90,000 | |||
| BEDFORD FREE LIBRARY | VILLAGE GREEN | 0.0 | 88,600 | |||
| NEW FAIRFIELD FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY | 2 BRUSH HILL RD. | 0.0 | 87,389 | |||
| MARK TWAIN LIBRARY | RTE 53 AND DIAMOND HILL RD. | 0.0 | 79,600 | |||
| PATTERSON LIBRARY | 1167 ROUTE 311 | 0.0 | 69,168 | |||
| TRI-COUNTY REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM | 426 NORTH MAIN, SUITE 5 | 0.0 | 67,812 | |||
| PAWLING FREE LIBRARY | 11 BROAD STREET | 0.0 | 67,096 | |||
| WOODBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY | 269 MAIN STREET SOUTH | 0.0 | 65,000 | |||
| RIDGEFIELD LIBRARY | 472 MAIN ST. | 0.0 | 64,542 | |||
| BREWSTER PUBLIC LIBRARY | 79 MAIN STREET | 0.0 | 62,400 | |||
| WESTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | 56 NORFIELD RD. | 0.0 | 61,412 | |||
| POUND RIDGE LIBRARY DISTRICT | 271 WESTCHESTER AVENUE | 0.0 | 59,940 | |||
| EASTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | 691 MOREHOUSE RD. | 0.0 | 56,255 | |||
| LEWISBORO LIBRARY | 15 MAIN STREET | 0.0 | 27,838 | |||
| RUTH KEELER MEMORIAL LIBRARY | 276 TITICUS ROAD | 0.0 | 24,609 | |||
| BURNHAM LIBRARY | 62 MAIN STREET SOUTH | 0.0 | 20,595 | |||
| MINOR MEMORIAL LIBRARY | 23 SOUTH ST. | 0.0 | 17,340 | |||
| SHERMAN LIBRARY ASSN. | 1 SHERMAN CENTER | 0.0 | 14,000 |
Farmers Markets in Bethel
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Farmers Market | Rte 6, Bethel & Fairfield County Ext Service Bldg. | ||||
| Brewster Farmers Market | 15 Mt. Ebo Rd. So. | 06/11/2014 to 11/22/2014 | Wed: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM;Sat: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| Danbury Farmers' Market | Kennedy Avenue | 06/25/2016 to 10/22/2016 | Sat: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Georgetown Farmers Market | Intersection of Main Street-Georgetown & Rte 57 | ||||
| Gossett's Farmer's Market | 1202 Route 35 | Visit | |||
| Greenfield Farmers Market | 75 Hillside Road | June to October | Sat:12:30 pm - 4:00 pm; | Yes | |
| John Jay Homestead Farm Market | 400 Jay Street | 06/10/2017 to 10/28/2017 | Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| Lachat Farmers Market | 106 Godfrey Road West | 06/28/2019 to | Fri: 4:00 PM-8:00 PM; | Visit | |
| New Canaan Farmers Market | Old Center School parking lot, Maple Street | 05/17/2014 to 11/22/2014 | Sun: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| New Milford Farmers Market | Town Green at Main St. | ||||
| Norwalk - Health Department Farmers Market | 137 East Avenue | ||||
| Norwalk Farmers Market | Flax Hill Road, South Norwalk | ||||
| Pawling Farmers Market | Charles Colman Blvd & West Main Street | 06/15/2019 to 10/12/2019 | Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| RIDGEFIELD FARMERS MARKET | 88-90 Danbury Road | Visit | |||
| Sandy Hook Organic Farmers Market | Wasserman Way | 06/18/2013 to 10/15/2013 | Tue: 2:00 PM-6:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| Shelton - Jones Family Farm Farmers Market | 606 Walnut Tree Hill Road | ||||
| SOUTHBURY FARMERS MARKET | Southbury Town Hall, 501 Main Street South | ||||
| Stamford Museum & Nature Center Farmers Market | 39 Scofieldtown Road | ||||
| The Farmers Market at Fairfield Hills | Fairfield Hills Campus @ Wasserman way | ||||
| The Monroe Farmers Market | 7 Fan Hill Road | 06/21/2019 to 10/25/2019 | Fri: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Trumbull Farmers Market | Long Hill Green, Main Street | ||||
| WESTPORT - SAUGATUCK FARMERS MARKET | Saugatuck Congregational Church, 245 Post Road | ||||
| WESTPORT FARMERS MARKET | Municipal Parking Lot, 26 Imperial Avenue | ||||
| WILLIMANTIC FARMERS MARKET | Under the pavillion near the Frog Bridge, | ||||
| Wilton Farmers Market | 224 Danbury Road | ||||
| Winter Farmers Market at Norfield Grange | 12 Good Hill Road | 11/23/2013 to 05/03/2014 | Sat: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM; | Visit | |
| WOODBURY FARMERS MARKET | Hollow Park, 43 Hollow Road |
Hotels in Bethel
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Bethel
6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Bethel
3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Bethel
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Bethel
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Bethel
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bethel
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Bethel
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Bethel
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Bethel
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnbro's Brewery and House of 1000 Smoked Meats | Brewery North End | Leslie Rd | ||
| Country Convienence | Deli / Bodega and Brewery Cranbury, Deli / Bodega, Brewery | Newtown Ave | 2038464430 | |
| Fairways Tavern and Terrace | Take Out Restaurants, Bars, Caterers, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Restaurants, Banquet Halls & Reception | 137 E Hill Rd | 2034050096, 2034056270 | Visit |
| Maltose Express | Beer-home Brewing Equipment & Supplies, Beer & Ale, Machinery & Equipment, Restaurant Equipment & Su | 246 Main St | 2034527332 | Visit |
| Sbc - Southport Brewing Co | Brewery, Wings Joint, Sandwich Place, Bar | 2600 Post Rd | 2032562337 | |
| Tiago's Restaurant and Bar | Brewery, Bar | 211 Main St | 2038730282 | Visit |
Nursing Homes in Bethel
1 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).
| Facility | Ownership | Beds | Residents | Overall | Health | Staffing | Quality | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BETHEL HEALTH CARE CENTER 13 PARKLAWN DRIVE |
For profit - Partnership | 161 | 144 | 2/5 | — | 5/5 | 4/5 | 2038304180 |
Pharmacies in Bethel
4 pharmacies and drugstores.
| Pharmacy | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| BIG Y - 82 | 81 STONY HILL ROAD | 203-791-9820 |
| CVS - 1109 | 7 DURANT AVENUE | 203-794-9500 |
| RITE AID - 10382 | 289 GREENWOOD AVENUE | 203-792-6190 |
| TARGET | 7 STONY HILL ROAD | 203-448-1030 |
Daycare Centers in Bethel
5 licensed childcare and daycare facilities.
| Facility | Type | Phone | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANBURY PUBLIC SCHOOL ELP AT ROGERS PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL 21 MEMORIAL DR |
SCHOOL BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER EXEMPT | (203) 731-9931 | OPEN |
| DANBURY PUBLIC SCHOOL ELP AT SHELTER ROCK SCHOOL 2 CROWS NEST LN |
SCHOOL BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER EXEMPT | (203) 501-3011 | OPEN |
| HUDSON COUNTRY MONTESSORI SCHOOL 44A SHELTER ROCK RD |
CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER | (203) 744-8088 | OPEN |
| VILLAGE PRE - SCHOOL 141 GREENWOOD AVE |
CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER | (203) 743-9497 | OPEN |
| YMCA CHILDREN'S CENTER 57 GRASSY PLAIN ST |
CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER | (203) 744-4890 | OPEN |
EV Charging Stations in Bethel
| Name | Address | Network | Level 2 | DC Fast | Connectors | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMM LOT STA 1 OLDTRAINSTATION | 5 Depot Pl | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| COMM LOT STA 1 TRAINSTATION | 13 Durant Ave. | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public |
Cell Towers in Bethel
| Address | Structure Type | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| Booth Hill Road | TOWER | 150 |
| Booth Hill Road | TOWER | 150 |
| HARMONY HILL | LTOWER | 86 |
| (Pawling site) 1 MI E RT 292 HARMONY HILL | TOWER | 86 |
| (Monroe CT) 230 GUINEA ROAD | LTOWER | 77 |
| (Monroe CT) 230 GUINEA ROAD | LTOWER | 77 |
| 1432 WATERBURY RD | MTOWER | 73 |
| 46 FENWOOD LANE (5775) | LTOWER | 61 |
| 302 Ball Pond Road (27009) | MTOWER | 61 |
| 16 TITICUS MOUNTAIN RD (26034) | LTOWER | 59 |
| 35 LOWER COUNTY RD | LTOWER | 58 |
| 183 DENTON LAKE RD (5625) | LTOWER | 55 |
| 1081 NORTH STREET (60388) | MTOWER | 55 |
| 1430 MONROE TPKE (24502) | MTOWER | 51 |
| Route 35 and Route 123 (5583) | LTOWER | 49 |
| 26 Bogus Hill Road (93530) | MTOWER | 46 |
| 103 Great Hollow Rd | MTOWER | 43 |
| 8 FERRIS RD (26999) | MTOWER | 43 |
| TOP OF ECHO ROAD (5555) | MTOWER | 40 |
Fire Stations in Bethel
| Name | Address | Type | Active Firefighters | Volunteers | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. | 38 South ST | Volunteer | 203-778-7413 | ||
| Stony Hill Volunteer Fire Department | 59 Stony Hill RD | Volunteer | 203-778-7416 |
Bridges in Bethel
| Location | Type | Kind | Year Built | Length (ft) | Daily Traffic | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1962 | 132 | 48,900 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1962 | 124 | 33,100 | F | |
| Culvert | Concrete continuous | 1991 | 62 | 24,000 | G | |
| Frame | Concrete | 1928 | 40 | 16,800 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1960 | 76 | 15,400 | F | |
| Culvert | Concrete continuous | 1995 | 21 | 10,200 | G | |
| Box Beam (Multiple) | Prestressed concrete | 1960 | 123 | 8,345 | F | |
| Box Beam (Multiple) | Prestressed concrete | 2014 | 42 | 7,845 | G | |
| Box Beam (Multiple) | Prestressed concrete | 2000 | 62 | 7,580 | G | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 2016 | 30 | 6,600 | G | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 1989 | 22 | 5,845 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete | 1993 | 68 | 3,825 | G |
Amtrak Stations in Bethel
1 Amtrak stations.
| Station | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport, CT | 525 Water Street | TRAIN |
Superfund Sites Near Bethel
12 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).
| Site | Address | County |
|---|---|---|
| ASML US INCORPORATED | 77 DANBURY RD | FAIRFIELD |
| BERNARD J DOLAN | 213 GREENWOOD AVE | FAIRFIELD |
| BRIDGEPORT ENERGY, LLC | 10 ATLANTIC STREET | FAIRFIELD |
| BRIDGEPORT METAL GOODS | 365 CHERRY STREET | FAIRFIELD |
| BRIDGEPORT RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY | 6 HOWARD AVE | FAIRFIELD |
| CHAPMAN CRUSHING SERVICES | 837 MAIN ST. | FAIRFIELD |
| CONNECTICUT CHARCOAL | 44 POST RD W | FAIRFIELD |
| LABEL SYSTEMS AUTHENTICATION | 56 CHERRY ST | FAIRFIELD |
| O & G CONCRETE PLANT | 260 BOSTWICK AVE | FAIRFIELD |
| PECKHAM MATERIALS CORP | 275 DANBURY ROAD | LITCHFIELD |
| RISDON | 15 OLD NEWTOWN ROAD | FAIRFIELD |
| STAPLETON INC, WALTER | QUARRY RD | FAIRFIELD |
Airports Near Bethel
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bradley International Airport | BDL | Large Airport |
| John F. Kennedy International Airport | JFK | Large Airport |
| LaGuardia Airport | LGA | Large Airport |
| Danbury Municipal Airport | DXR | Medium Airport |
| Dutchess County Airport | POU | Medium Airport |
| Igor I Sikorsky Memorial Airport | BDR | Medium Airport |
| Long Island MacArthur Airport | ISP | Medium Airport |
| New York Stewart International Airport | SWF | Medium Airport |
| Republic Airport | FRG | Medium Airport |
| Teterboro Airport | TEB | Medium Airport |
| Tweed New Haven Airport | HVN | Medium Airport |
| Westchester County Airport | HPN | Medium Airport |
| Airhaven Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Bayport Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Black Pond Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Brookhaven Calabro Airport | WSH | Small Airport |
| Calverton Executive Airpark | CTO | Small Airport |
| Candlelight Farms Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cannizzaro Field | — | Small Airport |
| Cmelak Field | — | Small Airport |
| Docktors Field | — | Small Airport |
| Flying Ridge Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Gardiner Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Good Hill Farm Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Green Acres Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Greig Farm Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Irish Hills Farms Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Johnson Landing Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Kingston-Ulster Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kobelt Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Long View Landing Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lufker Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Maplewood Farm Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Meriden Markham Municipal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Morehaven Airport | — | Small Airport |
| North Canaan Aviation Facilities Inc Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Old Orchard Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Ripley Field | — | Small Airport |
| Robertson Field | — | Small Airport |
| Sheeley's Farm Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Silvernails Field | — | Small Airport |
| Simsbury Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sky Acres Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sky Park Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Spadaro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Stanton Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Strip in the Woods Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Talmage Field | — | Small Airport |
| Thomson Field | — | Small Airport |
Police Stations in Bethel
22 police stations.
| Station | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 100 Reef Road | ||
| 96 Hill Road | ||
| Bethel Police Department | 12 Judd Avenue | |
| Bridgeport Police Department | ||
| Bridgewater Police Department | 152 Hut Hill Road | |
| Connecticut State Police Troop A | 90 Lakeside Road | |
| Connecticut State Police Troop G | ||
| Easton Police Department | ||
| Monroe Police Department | ||
| New Canaan Police | ||
| New Fairfield POolice Department | 302 Ball Pond Road | |
| New Milford Police Department | 49 Poplar Street | |
| New York State Police | 1672 Route 22 | |
| New York State Police | 1672 Route 22 | |
| New York State Police | 81 Spring Street | |
| Newtown Police Department | 3 Main Street | |
| North Salem Town Police | 66 June Road | |
| Resident State Trooper | Gaylordsville Road | |
| Ridgefield Police Station | ||
| Southbury Police Department | 421 Main Street South | |
| Trumbull Police Department | 158 Edison Road | |
| Trumbull Police Department | ||
| Westport Police Department | 50 Jesup Road | |
| Woodbury Police Station |
Grocery Stores in Bethel
14 grocery stores.
| Store | Type | Address |
|---|---|---|
| ALDI 73055 | Supermarket | 63 Newtown Rd |
| Bethel Car Wash | Convenience Store | 280 Greenwood Ave |
| Black Bull Meat Market | Grocery Store | 45 Grassy Plain St |
| Caraluzzis Bethel Market | Super Store | 98 Greenwood Ave |
| CVS PHARMACY 1109 | Other | 7 Durant Ave |
| Dollar Tree 5052 | Other | 61 Newtown Rd |
| Food Bag Citgo Quik Mart 517 | Convenience Store | 77 Greenwood Ave |
| Haris & Razi Petroluem | Convenience Store | 3335 Grassy Plain St |
| La Placita Of Bethel Llc | Super Store | 289 Greenwood Ave |
| M & F Quickmart Llc | Convenience Store | 295 Greenwood Ave |
| M&F Express Mart Inc | Convenience Store | 64 Newtown Rd |
| One Dollar Zone 14 | Convenience Store | 67 Newtown Rd |
| Walmart 3543 | Super Store | 67 Newtown Rd |
| White Street Citgo | Convenience Store | 300 White St |
Treatment Centers in Bethel
40 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Apex Community Care | Substance Abuse | 203-778-2437 |
| Bridgeport Hospital - Behavioral Health Services WT9/NE8 | Mental Health | 203-384-3897 |
| Catholic Charities of Fairfield County - Catholic Charities Danbury | Mental Health | 203-743-4412 x243 |
| Center for Discovery - Fairfield | Both | 202-902-9643 |
| Center for Discovery - Southport | Both | 202-902-7653 |
| Center for Discovery - Wellington | Both | 860-934-0320 |
| Chemical Abuse Services Agency Inc - CASA/Hostos Outpatient Tx | Substance Abuse | 203-339-4112 |
| Chemical Abuse Services Agency Inc - CASA/IOP | Substance Abuse | 203-339-4777 x304 |
| Child and Family Guidance Center | Both | 203-394-6529 |
| Child And Family Services - Norwalk Office | Substance Abuse | 203-394-6529 |
| Connecticut Counseling Centers Inc - Danbury Clinic | Substance Abuse | 203-743-7574 |
| Connecticut Renaissance Inc - Behavioral Health OP Clinic | Both | 203-866-2541 |
| Connecticut Renaissance Inc - Bridgeport Outpatient | Both | 203-331-1503 x2918 |
| Danbury Hospital Center for Child and - Adolescent Treatment Services | Mental Health | 203-791-5155 |
| Discovery Mood and Anxiety Program - Fairfield MH | Mental Health | 877-514-4723 |
| Elevate Health and Wellness | Both | 203-450-4882 |
| Family and Childrens Agency Inc - Project Reward | Substance Abuse | 203-855-8765 |
| Family and Childrens Aid - Danbury Office | Both | 203-748-5689 |
| Family and Childrens Aid - New Milford Office | Both | 860-354-8556 |
| Four Winds Hospitals - Westchester | Mental Health | 914-763-8151 |
| Keystone House Inc - Supervised Housing Program | Mental Health | 203-857-0188 |
| Liberation Programs Inc - Bridgeport MAT | Substance Abuse | 203-851-2077 |
| LifeBridge Community Services | Both | 203-368-4291 |
| Lifebridge Community Services - Outpatient Program | Substance Abuse | 203-255-5777 x30 |
| MCCA | Both | 203-450-9944 |
| MCCA - ASAM 3 7 Withdrawal Management | Substance Abuse | 203-792-4515 |
| MCCA - CSC Initiative | Substance Abuse | 203-792-4515 x1211 |
| MCCA - McDonough House/ ASAM 3 7 R Intensive | Substance Abuse | 203-792-4515 x1310 |
| McCall Behavioral Health Network - Travisano Outpatient Clinic | Substance Abuse | 203-794-1975 x2100 |
| New Era Rehabilitation Center Inc - NERC | Substance Abuse | 203-344-0025 |
| New Milford Hosp Behav Hlth Servs | Both | 860-210-5350 |
| Newtown Youth and Family Services Inc | Both | 203-426-8103 |
| Positive Directions - Center for Prevention and Counseling | Both | 203-227-7644 |
| Recovery Network of Programs Inc - Kinsella Treatment Center MATS | Substance Abuse | 203-335-2173 |
| Recovery Network of Programs Inc - Recovery Counseling Services | Both | 203-366-5817 |
| Saint Vincents Behavioral Health - Outpatient Services | Mental Health | 203-362-3900 |
| Saint Vincents Medical Center - Outpatient Behavioral Health | Mental Health | 203-221-8899 |
| Silver Hill Hospital Inc | Substance Abuse | 866-542-4455 |
| Southwest Community Health Center | Substance Abuse | 203-330-6054 |
| Southwest Connecticut MH Systems | Both | 203-579-7300 |
DOL Wage Violations in Bethel
10 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $18,646 in back wages owed to 41 employees.
| Employer | Severity | Parent Company | ZIP | Industry | Cases | Back Wages | Per Employee | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Jay Orchard | — | — | 06801 | — | 1 | $9,377 | $2,344 | 4 |
| Hollandia Nurseries & Gardens | — | — | 06801 | — | 1 | $6,390 | $456 | 14 |
| La Zingara Ristorante | — | — | 06801 | — | 1 | $960 | $192 | 5 |
| Clearheart Construction | — | — | 06801 | — | 1 | $756 | $151 | 5 |
| Mars Electrical, LLC | — | — | 06801 | — | 1 | $682 | $136 | 5 |
| Rizzutos Bethel | — | — | 06801 | — | 1 | $174 | $58 | 3 |
| Note Kitchen and Bar | — | — | 06801 | — | 1 | $131 | $66 | 2 |
| House of Yoshida | — | — | 06801 | — | 1 | $85 | $85 | 1 |
| Hollandia Gift & Garden | — | — | 06801 | — | 1 | $66 | $66 | 1 |
| Julliano's Authentic Italian Cuisine | — | — | 06801 | — | 1 | $25 | $25 | 1 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bethel
14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| CHAPLAIN SERVICE OF CONNECTICUT INC | 2 STONY HILL RD |
| CHRIST THE REDEEMER CHURCH ASSEMBLY OF GOD | PO BOX 56 |
| CHURCH OF BETHEL INC | 239 GREENWOOD AVE |
| CHURCH OF BIKES | 151 GRASSY PLAIN ST STE C3 |
| COFFEE CUP MEDIA INC | 33 STARR LN |
| GY6 INITIATIVE INC | 65 SUNSET HILL RD |
| MY BROTHER FROM ANOTHER MOTHER INC | PO BOX 123 |
| ORTHODOX CHURCH IN AMERICA DIOCESE OF NEW ENGLAND | 40 LINDEN SHIRS |
| PARISH OF OUR LADY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION APARECIDA | 42 VAIL RD |
| SAINTS PETER AND PAUL EASTERN ORTHODOX CHURCH | PO BOX 84 |
| SECOND CHANCE BIBLE CHURCH INC | 109 GREENWOOD AVE |
| SERRA INTERNATIONAL | 77 SUNSET HILL RD |
| ST MARYS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH CORP | 26 DODGINGTOWN RD |
| WALNUT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH | 156 WALNUT HILL RD |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bethel
What is the population of Bethel?
Bethel has a population of 11,606 residents and is located in Connecticut. The population density is 1,884 people per square mile, spread across 4.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.9 years. The population is 50.7% female and 49.3% male.
Is Bethel expensive to live in?
Bethel has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 103.6 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $88,344, 18% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $377,500 (34% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,471 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
Is Bethel safe?
Bethel is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 30 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 630 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Bethel receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Bethel?
Bethel has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 53.0 inches, with 49.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 39.
How is the job market in Bethel?
The job market in Bethel is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $2,482. There are 33,324 business establishments in the area, including 1,808 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 31 minutes, and 12.0% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Bethel?
The median home value in Bethel is $377,500. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $542,130. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,471. Fair market rent is $1,590 for a 1-bedroom and $1,955 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 69.2%. The average annual property tax is $15,715.
How are the schools in Bethel?
Schools in Bethel score 6.1 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 38.4% of adults in Bethel hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 89.0% have completed high school. 14.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.
How healthy is Bethel?
The obesity rate in Bethel is 25.1% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 10.6% of adults are smokers. 23.6% are physically inactive. 19.7% of residents report depression. 10.7% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 96.0% of residents have access to exercise opportunities.
What is transportation like in Bethel?
The average commute in Bethel is 31 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 75.6% of workers drive alone to work, 1.8% use public transit, and 12.0% work from home.
What are the demographics of Bethel?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Bethel is 61.7% White, 10.1% Black or African American. 71.5% of residents speak only English at home, while 28.5% speak Spanish. 4.4% of the population are military veterans. 11.3% of residents have a disability. 90.1% have health insurance coverage.
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