At a Glance
Median Income
$91,111
$40,920 per capita
Home Value
$276,300
Zillow: $349,728
Violent Crime
1,591/100K
5,833/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.1%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
22.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Bethel Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bethel's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bethel a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bethel residents earn a median household income of $91,111 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,920. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,657 business establishments, including 209 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bethel is $276,300 , 2% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $349,728. The cost of living index is 99.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Bethel reports 1,591 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 319% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,833/100K.
Education
34.1% of adults in Bethel hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% above the national average).
95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bethel has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population431
Median Age52.4 yrs
Density980/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans15.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$91,111
Per Capita$40,920
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$7,088M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,088
Housing
A+
Home Value$276,300
Rent
Ownership98.4%
Zillow$349,728
Housing Units189
Rent Burden30.3%
Crime
F
Violent1,591/100K
Property5,833/100K
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking22.2%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death9,977/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain46.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation23 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.1%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute26 min
Broadband82.6%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Bethel was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
29.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 209 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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