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Bethel, Connecticut

CDP · Fairfield County (primary) , New London County

At a glance

11,404
Population
$378,300
Median home value (all homes)
25% above U.S. median
$572,242
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,656/mo
Median rent
23% above U.S. median
$90,848
Median household income
16% above U.S. median
32.4 min
Average commute
92.2%
Homes with broadband
60.07%
Locations with fiber available
3.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 111 — 11% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing42% above
Goods & services1% above
Utilities33% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost19% 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 college3 mi
Nearest community college18 mi
Nearest technical college2 mi
High school graduates88%
College graduates38.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Bethel
city Bethel Economic Development Office
Bethel's Economic Development page is part of the Bethel town government and provides resources for business owners, including information for starting a business in Bethel.
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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