At a Glance
Home Value
$357,100
Zillow: $447,794
Median Rent
$864/mo
13.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
46.7%
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
8.7%
16.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.8%
15.0% smoking rate
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?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bethel is $357,100 , 27% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $447,794. Median rent is $864/month, with 13.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Education
46.7% of adults in Bethel hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% above the national average).
98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bethel has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population546
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density335/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$45,875
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty16.5%
County GDP$2,577M
Avg Weekly Wage$977
Housing
Home Value$357,100
Rent$864
Ownership51.7%
Zillow$447,794
Housing Units535
Rent Burden13.9%
Health
Obesity32.8%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,428/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain50.9 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation738 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.7%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+30.8%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute10 min
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries18
Did You Know?
The median home in Bethel was built in 1966.
34.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Berlin Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
There are 151 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.