At a Glance
Median Income
$78,393
$38,894 per capita
Home Value
$549,500
Zillow: $653,712
Median Rent
$1,390/mo
23.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.6%
72.3% high school+
Obesity Rate
31.9%
13.1% smoking rate
How Bethel Island Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bethel Island's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bethel Island a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bethel Island residents earn a median household income of $78,393 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,894. 31.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 13,772 business establishments, including 844 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bethel Island is $549,500 , 95% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $653,712. Median rent is $1,390/month, with 23.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
21.6% of adults in Bethel Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
72.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bethel Island has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population2,144
Median Age54.5 yrs
Density408/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born26.7%
Veterans10.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$78,393
Per Capita$38,894
Unemployment
Poverty31.3%
County GDP$37,695M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,373
Housing
C+
Home Value$549,500
Rent$1,390
Ownership71.8%
Zillow$653,712
Housing Units1,101
Rent Burden23.0%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,385/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain12.6 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation-6 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.6%
High School+72.3%
Graduate+14.6%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 60%
Commute29 min
Broadband84.2%
Internet Speed106 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Bethel Island was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Metro Oakland International (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
24.6% of the population has a disability.
26.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 106 Mbps.
There are 844 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 66 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.