What are the schools like in Bethel, DE?

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

What is the median household income in Bethel?

The median household income in Bethel, DE is $90,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.3%.

What is the weather like in Bethel, DE?

Bethel has an average high temperature of 47.4°F in January and 88.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 8.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Bethel, DE affordable or expensive?

Bethel's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bethel is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $233,500 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bethel, DE?

Bethel has a violent crime rate of 195.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 917.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bethel, DE a Good Place to Live?

Bethel is a small town of 376 in Delaware, with a median household income of $90,250 and a 3.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Bethel stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Bethel is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bethel 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: 95.1

Bethel's overall cost of living index is 95.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bethel costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Bethel, DE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$233,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	98.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$90,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Bethel's violent crime rate is 195.1 per 100,000 residents — 49% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

195.1 /100k

Property Crime

917.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Bethel, DE	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	31.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bethel sees average highs of 47.4°F in January and 88.2°F in July, with 47.6 inches of annual precipitation and 8.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bethel, DE
Average High — January	47.4°F
Average High — July	88.2°F
Annual Precipitation	47.6"
Annual Snowfall	8.0"

Demographics

Metric	Bethel, DE	National Avg
Population	376	—
Median Age	58.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	81.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	14.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	14.9%	22.2%
65 and over	26.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Laurel, DE 3 mi Blades, DE 5 mi Galestown, MD 5 mi Sharptown, MD 6 mi Seaford, DE 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Bethel

Bethel, DE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

19931

Bethel vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bethel, DE affordable or expensive?

Bethel's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Bethel roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $233,500 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Bethel, DE?

Bethel's violent crime rate is 195.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 917.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bethel?

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

Is Bethel, DE a good place to live?

Bethel, DE has a population of 376, a median household income of $90,250, and an unemployment rate of 3.3%. 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?

Bethel averages 47.4°F in January and 88.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.6 inches with about 8.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bethel?

Bethel, DE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 19931.

What is the population of Bethel?

The population of Bethel, Delaware is 376 with a median age of 58.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bethel?

Key numbers for living in Bethel: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $233,500, median household income $90,250, crime index 48 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bethel side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.