Bethel, CT

Living in Bethel

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Bikeability 37
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Walkability 37
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Commute 34
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Public Transit 51
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Affordability 27
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Public Safety 79
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Airports 36
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Hospitals 28
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Colleges 87
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Schools 73
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Residents

10k Population +1.2k (2010–19)
42  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
43% College-Educated +8% (2010–19)
60% Family Households -8% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian8%
Black6%
Caucasian77%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial<1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate23%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree27%
Graduate degree16%

Households

Family household60%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$73k Median Household Income +$7k (2010–19)
95% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
31  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more11%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector72%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts48%
Sales and office18%
Service17%

Commute

Car, truck, or van87%
Public transportation4%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$296k Median Home Value -$17k (2010–19)
13% Built 2000 or Later
$1.1k Median Monthly Rent +$27 (2010–19)
65% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached15%
1 unit, detached48%
Multiple units12%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier23%

Home Value

$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K21%
$300K to $399K30%
$400K to $499K11%
$500K to $749K6%
$750K to $999K<1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity30%
Fuel oil, kerosene26%
LP gas4%
Utility gas39%

Crime

Violent Crime in Bethel

United States45
Connecticut25
Bridgeport Metro Area27
Fairfield County27

Property Crime in Bethel

United States48
Connecticut28
Bridgeport Metro Area28
Fairfield County28

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (47%)(50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump46%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 27 4 12
Feb 30 3 11
Mar 38 4 8
Apr 49 5 2
May 59 5 0
Jun 68 5 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 64 4 0
Oct 52 5 0
Nov 42 4 1
Dec 32 4 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bethel

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding61
Tornado9
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Bethel, CT

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Bethel, CT

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Pathways Academy
3 miles, NW

Colleges

Colleges near Bethel, CT

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Fairfield University
17 miles, SE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Bethel, CT

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Danbury Hospital
3 miles, NW
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Four Winds
13 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near Bethel, CT

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