Bethel, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Martin County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
1,528
Population
1,455/sq mi density
$51,489
Median Income
$30,801 per capita
$114,000
Home Value
$160,462 Zillow
$733
Median Rent
43.6% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$51,489 median income, 8.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,000 home value, $733/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$114,000
60% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$733/mo
37% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
66.7%
2% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
888
Median year built: 1964
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$114,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$160,462
Redfin Median Sale
$130,000
Median Sale Price
$130,000
Median List Price
$164,500
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
66.7%
Owner-Occupied
33.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$932/mo
1 Bedroom
$981/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,161/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,499/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,780/mo
Census median rent:
$733/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$130,000
Median Days on Market
71 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.9%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
3
Price Drops
45.5%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$82
Active Inventory
11
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
43.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
41% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1964
Average age of housing stock: 62 years
Homeownership Rate
66.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $114,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $160,462 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $130,000 |
| Median Sale Price | $130,000 |
| Median List Price | $164,500 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $82 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $733 |
| FMR Studio | $932 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $981 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,161 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,499 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,780 |
Market
| Days on Market | 71 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.9% |
| Price Drops | 45.5% |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Active Inventory | 11 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $82 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 66.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 66.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 888 |
| Median Year Built | 1964 |
| Rent Burden | 43.6% |