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Bethany, Connecticut

town · New Haven County

At a glance

5,288
Population
$418,000
Median home value (all homes)
38% above U.S. median
$569,980
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$166,236
Median household income
112% above U.S. median
32.1 min
Average commute
95.9%
Homes with broadband
1.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 115 — 15% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing55% above
Goods & services1% above
Utilities31% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost18% above
For business: Connecticut is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college5 mi
Nearest community college9 mi
Nearest technical college4 mi
High school graduates99.1%
College graduates58%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Town of Bethany Economic Development Commission
state Connecticut Dept. Econ. Dev.
Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is the state agency that supports economic development and community development in Connecticut, including business development, small business resources, brownfield redevelopment, film, arts and tourism initiatives, and related programs. It provides contact points for in-state and out-of-state companies seeking assistance and coordinates various grant and program opportunities.
state Connecticut's Business Response
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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