Bethel, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
4,276 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
78.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$84,214 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
30 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$440,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$685 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,068 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
88.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Kitsap County
3
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard Metro Area
3
Washington
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Kitsap County
5
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard Metro Area
5
Washington
6

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right.

Liberal (47%) (47%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer Mediterranean climate. Warm dry summers and cool moist winters with moderate seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 7 2 42
Feb 4 2 43
Mar 4 0 47
Apr 3 0 51
May 2 0 56
Jun 2 0 61
Jul 1 0 66
Aug 1 0 66
Sep 2 0 61
Oct 4 0 53
Nov 7 1 45
Dec 7 2 40

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

Hidden Creek Elementary School
<1 miles, N · 3.7star
Sidney Glen Elementary School
2 miles, NW · 3.2star
Explorer Academy
2 miles, N · 3.2star
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Colleges

Olympic College
6 miles, N · 1.4star
South Seattle College
13 miles, E · 1.9star
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Hospitals

Harrison Medical Center
7 miles, N · 3.2star
NH Bremerton
8 miles, N
St Anthony Hospital
8 miles, S · 5star
Navos
12 miles, E
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Airports

Bellingham International Airport
90 miles, NE · 1.4star
Portland International Airport
131 miles, S · 3.7star
Tri-Cities Airport
186 miles, SE · 1star
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