What are the schools like in Bethel Island, CA?

School district data for Bethel Island is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Bethel Island?

The median household income in Bethel Island, CA is $85,870 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 17.0%.

What is the weather like in Bethel Island, CA?

Bethel Island has an average high temperature of 55.7°F in January and 91.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.6 inches.

Bethel Island, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Bethel Island, CA affordable or expensive?

Bethel Island's cost of living index is 118, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bethel Island is 18% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $475,400 and the median rent is $1,369 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bethel Island, CA?

Bethel Island has a violent crime rate of 361.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1977.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bethel Island, CA a Good Place to Live?

Bethel Island is a small town of 1,993 in California, with a median household income of $85,870 and a 17.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 118 (US average = 100), which is 18% above the national average.

Strengths: Bethel Island's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Bethel Island is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bethel Island city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 118.2

Bethel Island's overall cost of living index is 118.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bethel Island costs roughly 18% more than the average American city.

Metric	Bethel Island, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$475,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,369	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$85,870	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Bethel Island's violent crime rate is 361.2 per 100,000 residents — 5% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

361.2 /100k

Property Crime

1977.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Bethel Island, CA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	25.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	85.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bethel Island sees average highs of 55.7°F in January and 91.4°F in July, with 12.6 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Bethel Island, CA
Average High — January	55.7°F
Average High — July	91.4°F
Annual Precipitation	12.6"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Bethel Island, CA	National Avg
Population	1,993	—
Median Age	55.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	17.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	71.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	20.7%	18.9%
Asian	6.3%	6.3%
Under 18	15.0%	22.2%
65 and over	27.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Oakley, CA 4 mi Knightsen, CA 5 mi Brentwood, CA 8 mi Discovery Bay, CA 8 mi Isleton, CA 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Bethel Island

Bethel Island, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

94511

Bethel Island vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bethel Island, CA affordable or expensive?

Bethel Island's cost of living index is 118, where 100 is the national average. That puts Bethel Island roughly 18% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $475,400 and median rent is $1,369/month.

What is the crime rate in Bethel Island, CA?

Bethel Island's violent crime rate is 361.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1977.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bethel Island?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Bethel Island, CA a good place to live?

Bethel Island, CA has a population of 1,993, a median household income of $85,870, and an unemployment rate of 17.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Bethel Island?

Bethel Island averages 55.7°F in January and 91.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 12.6 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bethel Island?

Bethel Island, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 94511.

What is the population of Bethel Island?

The population of Bethel Island, California is 1,993 with a median age of 55.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bethel Island?

Key numbers for living in Bethel Island: cost of living index 118 (100 = US average), median home $475,400, median household income $85,870, crime index 95 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bethel Island side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.