Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Bethel is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 559. Residents earn $102,500 per year, which is 36% above the national average.
Based on current data, Bethel receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Bethel offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Bethel is $102,500, which is significantly higher than the national average — 36% above $75,149. This places Bethel among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.
The median home value in Bethel is $260,200, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,018 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
15.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Bethel has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches, including 63.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 95.1% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.9% |
| 63% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $102,500 |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,210 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,255 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $82,669 |
| Unemployment | 5.8% |
| 61% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.0% |
| 84% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 8,852 |
| County GDP | $20,603M |
| Restaurants | 547 |
| Healthcare | 939 |
| Retail | 932 |
| Manufacturing | 541 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,301 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.65% |
| Commute Time | 34.7 min |
| Work from Home | 14.1% |
| Census Median | $260,200 |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $311,588 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,018 |
| 12% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 86.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,301 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.65% |
| Obesity | 35.5% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.0% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| COPD | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.5% |
| Depression | 26.4% |
| Mental Distress | 17.1% |
| Physical Distress | 11.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.4% |
| Premature Death | 6,214/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 94.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 939 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 23 |
| Annual Average | 44.7°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.4 inches |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 63.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 923 ft (281 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 570/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4044°N, 93.2749°W |
| County FIPS | 27003 |
Winner: Republican by 4.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.4% |
| 54% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.3% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 570/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 939 |
| Restaurants | 547 |
| Retail Stores | 932 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 23 |
| Avg Commute | 34.7 min |
| Work from Home | 14.1% |