At a Glance
Median Income
$132,832
$58,359 per capita
Home Value
$597,400
Zillow: $790,410
Median Rent
$1,492/mo
25.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
43.8%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.8%
8.9% smoking rate
How Bethpage Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bethpage's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bethpage a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bethpage residents earn a median household income of $132,832 , which is 77% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $58,359. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,397 business establishments, including 3,828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bethpage is $597,400 , 112% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $790,410. Median rent is $1,492/month, with 25.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Education
43.8% of adults in Bethpage hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% above the national average).
93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bethpage has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population17,334
Median Age47.8 yrs
Density4,842/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born16.7%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$132,832
Per Capita$58,359
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
A
Home Value$597,400
Rent$1,492
Ownership91.8%
Zillow$790,410
Housing Units6,064
Rent Burden25.9%
Health
Obesity26.8%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking8.9%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation115 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+43.8%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+18.4%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute34 min
Broadband90.7%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Bethpage was built in 1957.
15.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
16.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.