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Bethlehem, Connecticut

town · Litchfield County

At a glance

3,423
Population
$410,900
Median home value (all homes)
35% above U.S. median
$525,240
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,127/mo
Median rent
16% below U.S. median
$108,929
Median household income
39% above U.S. median
29 min
Average commute
85.5%
Homes with broadband
1.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing53% above
Goods & services1% above
Utilities40% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost7% 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 college10 mi
Nearest community college9 mi
Nearest technical college8 mi
High school graduates99.1%
College graduates39.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

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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