Living in East Bethel, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Bethel · Census data 2020–2024
East Bethel has 12,115 residents with a median age of 40.9. The median household income is $110,000 (24% higher than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $363,900, the median rent is $1,695/month.
East Bethel at a glance
- Population
- 12,115
- Median age
- 40.9State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $110,000State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $363,900State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $1,695/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 92.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.1%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is East Bethel a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 24% higher than the Minnesota median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 3.2%.
Cons: Home values 11% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in East Bethel
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Bethel the median home value is $363,900, 9% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,695 per month, which is 25.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,976 a month in housing costs.
East Bethel median household income
The median household income in East Bethel is $110,000 and the income per person is $47,288. 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in East Bethel: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,763
- Owner-occupied
- 92.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.7%
- Vacant
- 6.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.70
East Bethel demographics
- Population
- 12,115
- Median age
- 40.9
- Under 18
- 21.9%
- 65 and older
- 14.1%
- Households
- 4,468
- Foreign-born
- 4%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Bethel ›
Education in East Bethel
23.1% of adults 25 and older in East Bethel have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 4.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Bethel
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 13.3%
- Drive alone
- 74.5%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.6%
East Bethel vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Bethel | 12,115 | $110,000 | $363,900 | $1,695 |
| Bethel | 474 | $89,904 | $267,800 | $1,000 |
| Oak Grove | 9,130 | $117,696 | $423,300 | $2,042 |
| Martin Lake | 1,068 | $123,208 | $498,400 | — |
| Ham Lake | 16,702 | $120,135 | $442,500 | $1,173 |
| Columbus | 4,248 | $123,194 | $460,200 | $1,653 |
| St. Francis | 8,372 | $111,198 | $327,600 | $1,287 |
| Andover | 33,035 | $137,593 | $410,200 | $2,037 |
| Isanti | 7,210 | $87,500 | $290,600 | $1,256 |
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What is the median household income in East Bethel, MN?
The median household income in East Bethel is $110,000, 24% higher than the Minnesota median of $89,062 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in East Bethel?
The median home value in East Bethel is $363,900, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in East Bethel?
The median gross rent in East Bethel is $1,695 per month, about 25.6% of household income.
Is East Bethel, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 24% higher than the Minnesota median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 3.2%. Minuses: home values 11% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in East Bethel?
The median age in East Bethel is 40.9 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in East Bethel?
The average commute to work in East Bethel is 32 minutes; 13.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Bethel?
The unemployment rate in East Bethel is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Bethel?
23.1% of adults in East Bethel 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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