Bethel, CT
Living in Bethel
Bikeability37
Walkability37
Commute34
Public Transit51
Affordability27
Public Safety79
Airports36
Hospitals28
Colleges87
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools73
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
10kPopulation+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
$73kMedian 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
$296kMedian Home Value-$17k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$1.1kMedian 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
Private Schools
Private Schools near Bethel, CT
St Mary Elementary School
1 miles, E
Hudson Country Montessori School
2 miles, NW
Immaculate High School
2 miles, W
Pathways Academy
3 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Bethel, CT
Western Connecticut State University
3 miles, NW
Sacred Heart University
14 miles, SE
Fairfield University
17 miles, SE
University of Bridgeport
18 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Bethel, CT
Danbury Hospital
3 miles, NW
Putnam Hospital Center
13 miles, W
Four Winds
13 miles, SW
Silver Hill Hospital Inc
15 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Bethel, CT
Westchester County Airport
26 miles, SW
Tweed-New Haven Airport
28 miles, E
New York Stewart International Airport
37 miles, W
Long Island MacArthur Airport
43 miles, S