City profile
Bethel, CT
Western Connecticut Planning Region · Population 11,404
Bethel is a town in Western Connecticut Planning Region, CT with about 11,404 residents and a typical home value near $378,000. It is 22 miles from Stamford, CT, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
30°F
Summer avg
75°F
Sunny days / yr
195
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$378,300
Typical monthly housing
$2,616
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
117
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.78%
- State income tax (top)
- 6.99%
- Social Security
- Taxed (with exemptions)
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.35%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High · county score 96/100
Top hazards: Riverine flooding, Strong wind, Hurricane
Nearest major airport
47 mi to LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 59% Democratic / 40% Republican
Community
Population
11,404
Black population
5.4%
County
Western Connecticut Planning Region
Detailed crime figures are available for our 201 hand-researched cities.
2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: coastal storms
Highlights
- About 11,404 residents
- Typical home value about $378,000
- 22 miles from Stamford, CT
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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