Living in Bethlehem Village, Connecticut

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bethlehem Village · Census data 2020–2024

Bethlehem Village has 2,195 residents with a median age of 47.8. The median household income is $109,256 (14% higher than the Connecticut median), the median home value is $380,500, the median rent is $1,036/month.

Bethlehem Village at a glance

Population
2,195
Median age
47.8State: 41.1
Median household income
$109,256State: $95,781
Median home value
$380,500State: $366,900
Median rent
$1,036/moState: $1,488
Homeowners
70.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
40%
Average commute
30 min

Is Bethlehem Village a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 14% higher than the Connecticut median; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 6.1%.

Cons: Home values 4% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Bethlehem Village

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bethlehem Village the median home value is $380,500, 14% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,036 per month, which is 35.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,518 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Bethlehem Village$380,500
Connecticut$366,900
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Bethlehem Village$1,036
Connecticut$1,488
United States$1,413

Bethlehem Village median household income

The median household income in Bethlehem Village is $109,256 and the income per person is $52,644. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).

Median household income

Bethlehem Village$109,256
Connecticut$95,781
United States$80,734

Housing in Bethlehem Village: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
983
Owner-occupied
70.2%
Renter-occupied
29.8%
Vacant
6.9%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1975
Average household size
2.39

Bethlehem Village demographics

Population
2,195
Median age
47.8
Under 18
16.7%
65 and older
25%
Households
915
Foreign-born
6.6%
Veterans
5.4%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White91.4%
Hispanic or Latino2.2%
Black1.2%
Asian2.5%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bethlehem Village ›

Education in Bethlehem Village

40% of adults 25 and older in Bethlehem Village have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 13.9% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Bethlehem Village40%
Connecticut42.5%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Bethlehem Village

Unemployment rate
2.6%State: 5.6%
Average commute
30 minState: 27 min
Work from home
12.9%
Drive alone
75.3%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
3.8%
Homes with broadband
94%

Bethlehem Village vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Bethlehem Village2,195$109,256$380,500$1,036
Bethlehem3,423$108,929$410,900$1,127
Morris2,164$109,191$396,000$1,204
Watertown22,253$101,691$333,500$1,275
Washington3,676$101,549$660,200$1,204
Woodbury9,833$131,480$469,900$1,563
Thomaston7,492$103,218$282,600$1,037
Woodbury Center1,606$98,194$442,500$1,778
Oakville9,276$95,515$280,500$1,414

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Living in Bethlehem Village: FAQ

What is the median household income in Bethlehem Village, CT?

The median household income in Bethlehem Village is $109,256, 14% higher than the Connecticut median of $95,781 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Bethlehem Village?

The median home value in Bethlehem Village is $380,500, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.

How much is rent in Bethlehem Village?

The median gross rent in Bethlehem Village is $1,036 per month, about 35.5% of household income.

Is Bethlehem Village, CT a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 14% higher than the Connecticut median; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 6.1%. Minuses: home values 4% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.

What is the median age in Bethlehem Village?

The median age in Bethlehem Village is 47.8 years (Connecticut: 41.1).

How long is the commute in Bethlehem Village?

The average commute to work in Bethlehem Village is 30 minutes; 12.9% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Bethlehem Village?

The unemployment rate in Bethlehem Village is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Bethlehem Village?

40% of adults in Bethlehem Village have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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