Delaware · Metropolitan Area
Bethel is a small town in Delaware with a population of 431. Residents earn $91,111 per year, which is 21% above the national average.
Based on current data, Bethel receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Bethel stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Bethel is $91,111, 21% 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 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Bethel is $276,300, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 34.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Bethel experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches, including 12.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 85.6% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 14.4% |
| 7% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $91,111 |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,920 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,088 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,318 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,657 |
| County GDP | $7,088M |
| Restaurants | 209 |
| Healthcare | 362 |
| Retail | 333 |
| Manufacturing | 67 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,389 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.23% |
| Commute Time | 26.0 min |
| Work from Home | 7.3% |
| Census Median | $276,300 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $349,728 |
| Studio | $1,205 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,250 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,560 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,990 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,293 |
| Owner-Occupied | 98.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,389 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.23% |
| Obesity | 38.3% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.9% |
| Heart Disease | 7.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.0% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| COPD | 9.7% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.6% |
| Depression | 25.8% |
| Mental Distress | 20.0% |
| Physical Distress | 16.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.1% |
| Premature Death | 9,977/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 72.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 362 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Annual Average | 55.4°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.3 inches |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 12.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 980/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5710°N, 75.6195°W |
| County FIPS | 24045 |
Winner: Republican by 5.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 34.1% |
| 1% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.64 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 980/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 362 |
| Restaurants | 209 |
| Retail Stores | 333 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 26.0 min |
| Work from Home | 7.3% |