Bethany, CT cityscape

06524

Bethany, CT

Total Population
5,295
Median Household Income
$141,000
Median Home Value
$414,500
Median Rent
$1,605

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$141,000
100.5% above state median
Home Value
$414,500
102% above state median
Rent
$1,605
100% above state median
Median Age
42.9 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Bethany, CT

Median household income is 101% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 51.3% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Unemployment rate of 6.4% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Family-oriented community with 78% family households.

Low poverty rate of 1.4%, well below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$141,000
+87.6% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.5%
State: $-27,441,216
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 3.03 people

Total Households
1,742
Family Households
77.9%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
32.3%
#2 Industry
Education
26.4%
#3 Industry
Professional
11.7%
Total Employed Residents:1,888

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
3.6%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
7.7%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
2.9%
76 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:2,666
Commute Insights
0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
93.6%
2,928 employed
Labor Force
3,127
199 unemployed
Median Age
42.9 years
Per Capita Income
$63,816
Poverty Rate
1.4%

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