At a Glance
Median Income
$84,214
$40,929 per capita
Home Value
$440,800
Zillow: $550,323
Median Rent
$1,195/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.1%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
11.8%
9.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.4%
11.5% 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
3.3 / 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 $84,214 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,929. The unemployment rate stands at 11.8% (228% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,739 business establishments, including 580 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bethel is $440,800 , 56% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $550,323. Median rent is $1,195/month, with 28.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Education
24.1% of adults in Bethel hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bethel has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19.
Data Overview
People
Population4,276
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density1,353/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born9.4%
Veterans16.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$84,214
Per Capita$40,929
Unemployment11.8%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$18,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377
Housing
B+
Home Value$440,800
Rent$1,195
Ownership90.4%
Zillow$550,323
Housing Units1,605
Rent Burden28.3%
Health
Obesity32.4%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,099/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain56.9 in/yr
AQI19 (Good)
Elevation320 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.1%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute28 min
Broadband98.1%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Bethel was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Seattle-Tacoma International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 580 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.