At a Glance
Median Income
$114,583
$46,710 per capita
Home Value
$343,200
Zillow: $419,337
Median Rent
$1,770/mo
30.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.9%
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
13.6% smoking rate
How East Bethel Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows East Bethel's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is East Bethel a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
East Bethel residents earn a median household income of $114,583 , which is 52% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,710. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% 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 East Bethel is $343,200 , 22% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $419,337. Median rent is $1,770/month, with 30.1% 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 1985.
Education
22.9% of adults in East Bethel hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
East 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 34.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population11,995
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density269/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$114,583
Per Capita$46,710
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$20,603M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,255
Housing
A+
Home Value$343,200
Rent$1,770
Ownership93.4%
Zillow$419,337
Housing Units4,626
Rent Burden30.1%
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,214/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain34.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation909 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.9%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute33 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in East Bethel was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.388 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.1% 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.