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Bethel, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · Western Connecticut Planning Region County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
11,606
Population
1,884/sq mi density
$88,344
Median Income
$50,401 per capita
$377,500
Home Value
$542,130 Zillow
$1,471
Median Rent
30.5% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
271 sunny days/yr
30
Violent Crime/100K
630 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$88,344 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$377,500 home value, $1,471/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
30 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$377,500
34% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,471/mo
26% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
69.2%
6% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
4,890
Median year built: 1975
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$377,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$542,130
Median Sale Price
$532,000
Median List Price
$579,999
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
69.2%
Owner-Occupied
30.8%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,351/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,590/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,955/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,415/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,824/mo
Census median rent:
$1,471/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
64 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
8
Price Drops
9.1%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$275
Active Inventory
22
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
2% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1975
Average age of housing stock: 51 years
Homeownership Rate
69.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $377,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $542,130 |
| Median Sale Price | $532,000 |
| Median List Price | $579,999 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $275 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,471 |
| FMR Studio | $1,351 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,590 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,955 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,415 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,824 |
Market
| Days on Market | 64 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 9.1% |
| Homes Sold | 8 |
| Active Inventory | 22 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $275 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 69.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 30.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 69.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 4,890 |
| Median Year Built | 1975 |
| Rent Burden | 30.5% |