Bethany Town, CT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 9/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
5,280 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
83.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
58.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$153,879 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
99.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$418,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,152 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,250 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
94.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

South Central Connecticut Planning Region
2
New Haven Metro Area
2
Connecticut
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

South Central Connecticut Planning Region
2
New Haven Metro Area
2
Connecticut
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 14 23
Feb 2 12 26
Mar 4 9 34
Apr 4 2 46
May 4 0 57
Jun 4 0 65
Jul 4 0 70
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 4 0 61
Oct 4 0 49
Nov 4 2 40
Dec 4 11 29

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 53% of residents leaning left and 42% leaning right.

Liberal (53%) (42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 43%
Hillary Clinton 50%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, CT State Senate District 17, CT State House District 89, CT
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Schools

Bethany Community School
<1 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Amity Middle School: Bethany
<1 miles, W • 4.6 star
Chatfield-LoPresti School
4 miles, W • 3.2 star
West Woods School
4 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Quinnipiac University
5 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Paier College of Art Inc
6 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Griffin Hospital
8 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Masonicare Health Center Hospital
9 miles, E • 4.1 star
Yale-New Haven Hospital
9 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

Tweed-New Haven Airport
12 miles, S • 1 star
Bradley International Airport
39 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Long Island MacArthur Airport
44 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Westchester County Airport
44 miles, W • 1.4 star
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