At a Glance
Median Income
$98,180
$26,696 per capita
Home Value
$211,000
Zillow: $346,235
Median Rent
$723/mo
9.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
353/100K
1,899/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.3%
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
37.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
299 sunny days/yr
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?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bethpage residents earn a median household income of $98,180 , which is 31% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,696. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 37.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,597 business establishments, including 324 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bethpage is $211,000 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $346,235. Median rent is $723/month, with 9.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Safety & Crime
Bethpage reports 353 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 7% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,899/100K.
Education
16.3% of adults in Bethpage hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bethpage has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population493
Median Age25.4 yrs
Density371/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$98,180
Per Capita$26,696
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty37.9%
County GDP$11,893M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,140
Housing
A+
Home Value$211,000
Rent$723
Ownership57.1%
Zillow$346,235
Housing Units84
Rent Burden9.0%
Crime
F
Violent353/100K
Property1,899/100K
Health
Obesity40.1%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death9,307/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain55.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation531 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.3%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Broadband84.0%
Internet Speed189 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Bethpage was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Nashville International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
36.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 189 Mbps.
There are 324 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.