Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
20%
Bethel, CT
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,333
Population
20,251
Renter Mix
26% Rent
A close-knit community brimming with small-town charm
Idyllic
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Family-Friendly
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Close-Knit
Bethel is a picturesque New England town teeming with historic charm and small-town camaraderie. A variety of seasonal events contribute to the strong sense of community in Bethel, from the Bethel Summer Concert Series to the Halloween Pancake Breakfast and many more in between.
Bethel’s community provides strong support to local shops and restaurants, especially in the quaint downtown area stretching along Greenwood Avenue. An award-winning school system serves the Bethel community, contributing a family-friendly atmosphere with all school buildings and athletic fields situated on one large campus near the center of town.
Many Bethel apartments are within close proximity to several state parks, scenic nature trails, and idyllic farms, affording Bethel residents plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Commuting to lower Fairfield County, Westchester, and New York City from Bethel is simple with convenience to Interstate 84 and a Metro-North station.
Explore the City
Parents and their kids enjoy the safe and peaceful Meckauer Park in Bethel.
The town of Bethel is just three miles from Danbury, Connecticut.
Invest in multifamily and bilevel homes in Bethel Connecticut.
Enjoy dinner downtown at Edison Kitchen in Bethel.
Easily commute to NYC via the Metro North in Bethel.
Bethel St Mary's Carnival
Demographics
Median Household Income
$105,546
Average: $133,062
Education
7,519
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
11,268
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Bethel has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
26%
Non-Renters
74%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
32%
Other Education
68%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Bethel, CT is $1,054 for a studio, $2,333 for one bedroom, $2,939 for two bedrooms, and $3,290 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bethel has increased by 2.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,333/month
823 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Bethel, CT is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
682 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
388 Students
Public
Grades K-5
287 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
764 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,063 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Old Quarry Nature Center
- Putnam Memorial State Park
- WCSU Planetarium and Observatory
- Collis P. Huntington State Park
- Tarrywile Park & Mansion
Airports
- Westchester County
- Tweed/New Haven
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.