Living in Bethel, CT
Bethel, Connecticut Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
10,012
Unemployment
3.1%
Poverty
4.8%
Median Home
$295,600
Median Income
$73,393
Median Rent
$1,259
Bethel SnackAbility
7Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
6
Diversity
8
Safety
9
Amenities
8.5
Education
8.5
Commute
5
Bethel, CT Crime Report
131Total Crimes
659.8Total Crimes / 100k People
-73.36%
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Bethel / 100k People |
Connecticut / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 131 | 659.8 | 1,610.2 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 6 | 30.2 | 183.6 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 2 | 10.1 | 2.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 5.0 | 54.1 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 10.1 | 105.0 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 125 | 629.6 | 1,426.6 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 13 | 65.5 | 180.7 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 108 | 543.9 | 1,078.7 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 4 | 20.1 | 167.3 | 219.9 |
Bethel, CT Cost Of Living
129Bethel's Overall Cost Of Living
1.3x
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Bethel | Connecticut | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 129 | 124 | 100 | |
| Services | 123 | 123 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 110 | 108 | 100 | |
| Health | 117 | 112 | 100 | |
| Housing | 149 | 137 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 124 | 114 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 123 | 129 | 100 | |
Bethel, CT Photos
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Rankings for Bethel in Connecticut
Map Of Bethel, CT
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Population over time in Bethel
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 10,012 | 3.7% |
| 2018 | 9,659 | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 9,780 | 2.5% |
| 2016 | 9,541 | -2.0% |
| 2015 | 9,731 | 2.7% |
| 2014 | 9,471 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 9,457 | 4.8% |
| 2012 | 9,028 | -1.2% |
| 2011 | 9,140 | 3.9% |
| 2010 | 8,799 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Bethel
| Race | Bethel | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.9% | 66.9% | 60.7% |
| African American | 5.5% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 8.0% | 4.5% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 0.4% | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 9.1% | 16.1% | 18.0% |
Gender in Bethel
| Gender | Bethel | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 51.2% | 50.8% |
| Male | 46.9% | 48.8% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Bethel for adults over 25
| Education | Bethel | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 23.0% | 27.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 17.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 27.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 13.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Bethel, Connecticut
| Income | Bethel | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.2% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.7% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.4% | 7.1% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.1% | 6.9% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.6% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.3% | 15.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.3% | 12.5% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 22.3% | 17.3% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.4% | 9.5% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 10.7% | 12.6% | 7.7% |
