At a Glance
Median Income
$102,500
$39,210 per capita
Home Value
$260,200
Zillow: $326,090
Median Rent
$1,018/mo
21.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.4%
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
15.1% 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?
B+
3.8 / 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 $102,500 , which is 36% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,210. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,852 business establishments, including 547 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bethel is $260,200 , 8% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $326,090. Median rent is $1,018/month, with 21.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Education
15.4% of adults in Bethel hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bethel has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population559
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density570/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$102,500
Per Capita$39,210
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$20,603M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,255
Housing
A+
Home Value$260,200
Rent$1,018
Ownership86.5%
Zillow$326,090
Housing Units182
Rent Burden21.3%
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,214/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain42.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation923 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.4%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute35 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Bethel was founded in 1902.
The median home in Bethel was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.388 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
There are 547 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.