Bethel Town, CT

Living in Bethel Town

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Bikeability 40
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Walkability 36
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Commute 29
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Public Transit 53
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Affordability 13
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Public Safety 85
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Airports 36
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Hospitals 29
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Colleges 87
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Schools 77
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Residents

20k Population +1.3k (2010–19)
43  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
45% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
70% Family Households -6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian7%
Black4%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate23%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree30%
Graduate degree16%

Households

Family household70%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$102k Median Household Income +$18k (2010–19)
96% Above Poverty
33  mi Average Commute
93% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K or more15%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector72%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts48%
Sales and office21%
Service16%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation4%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$342k Median Home Value -$24k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$1.1k Median Monthly Rent +$14 (2010–19)
75% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached10%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units7%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197924%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier17%

Home Value

Less than $50K<1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K37%
$400K to $499K14%
$500K to $749K12%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity22%
Fuel oil, kerosene47%
LP gas4%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas24%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Bethel Town

United States45
Connecticut25
Bridgeport Metro Area27
Fairfield County27

Property Crime in Bethel Town

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 Town

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding61
Tornado9
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Bethel Town, CT

Private Schools

Private Schools near Bethel Town, CT

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Colleges

Colleges near Bethel Town, CT

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Fairfield University
16 miles, SE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Bethel Town, CT

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Danbury Hospital
4 miles, NW
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Four Winds
14 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near Bethel Town, CT

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