Living in Bethany, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bethany · Census data 2020–2024
Bethany has 33,106 residents with a median age of 36.9. The median household income is $167,735 (102% higher than the Oregon median), the median home value is $751,700, the median rent is $2,245/month.
Bethany at a glance
- Population
- 33,106
- Median age
- 36.9State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $167,735State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $751,700State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $2,245/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 66.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 71.7%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Bethany a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 102% higher than the Oregon median; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 4%.
Cons: Home values 57% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Bethany
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bethany the median home value is $751,700, 126% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,245 per month, which is 28.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,015 a month in housing costs.
Bethany median household income
The median household income in Bethany is $167,735 and the income per person is $68,030. 4% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Bethany: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 12,049
- Owner-occupied
- 66.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.6%
- Vacant
- 2.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2004
- Average household size
- 2.82
Bethany demographics
- Population
- 33,106
- Median age
- 36.9
- Under 18
- 28.9%
- 65 and older
- 8.5%
- Households
- 11,728
- Foreign-born
- 35.1%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bethany ›
Education in Bethany
71.7% of adults 25 and older in Bethany have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 37.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bethany
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 39.2%
- Drive alone
- 52.4%
- Public transit
- 2.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.9%
Bethany vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany | 33,106 | $167,735 | $751,700 | $2,245 |
| Oak Hills | 11,131 | $127,179 | $647,800 | $1,935 |
| Rockcreek | 9,223 | $107,101 | $653,300 | $1,689 |
| Cedar Mill | 19,471 | $164,079 | $878,300 | $1,882 |
| Marlene Village | 5,439 | $115,417 | $539,800 | $1,853 |
| Cedar Hills | 8,388 | $105,850 | $611,400 | $1,706 |
| West Haven-Sylvan | 7,674 | $110,200 | $782,400 | $1,849 |
| Aloha | 52,389 | $101,934 | $484,400 | $1,896 |
| Hillsboro | 108,231 | $106,409 | $521,100 | $1,978 |
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What is the median household income in Bethany, OR?
The median household income in Bethany is $167,735, 102% higher than the Oregon median of $83,011 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Bethany?
The median home value in Bethany is $751,700, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Bethany?
The median gross rent in Bethany is $2,245 per month, about 28.2% of household income.
Is Bethany, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 102% higher than the Oregon median; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 4%. Minuses: home values 57% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
What is the median age in Bethany?
The median age in Bethany is 36.9 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Bethany?
The average commute to work in Bethany is 24 minutes; 39.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bethany?
The unemployment rate in Bethany is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bethany?
71.7% of adults in Bethany 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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