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Bethel, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Oxford County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
546
Population
335/sq mi density
$357,100
Home Value
$436,600 Zillow
$864
Median Rent
13.9% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
234 sunny days/yr
228
Violent Crime/100K
4,259 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
228 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$357,100
27% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$864/mo
26% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
51.7%
21% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
535
Median year built: 1966
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$357,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$436,600
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
51.7%
Owner-Occupied
48.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,108/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,186/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,497/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,951/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,190/mo
Census median rent:
$864/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
13.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
55% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1966
Average age of housing stock: 60 years
Homeownership Rate
51.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $357,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $436,600 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $864 |
| FMR Studio | $1,108 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,186 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,497 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,951 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,190 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 51.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 48.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 51.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 535 |
| Median Year Built | 1966 |
| Rent Burden | 13.9% |