East Bethel is a small city of 11,901 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $116,453
and a 3.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is
4% above the national average.
Strengths:
East Bethel's profile is close to national averages across most measures.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether East Bethel is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All East 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: 104.5
East Bethel's overall cost of living index is 104.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in East Bethel costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.
Metric
East Bethel, MN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$327,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,544
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
94.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$116,453
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
East Bethel's violent crime rate is 142.3 per 100,000 residents
— 63% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
142.3 /100k
Property Crime
1358.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
East Bethel is served primarily by Star of the North Academy Charter S.
Metric
East Bethel, MN
National Avg
School District
Star of the North Academy Charter S
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
East Bethel sees average highs of 22.8°F in January
and 80.1°F in July,
with 34.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 63.9 inches of snow per year.
East Bethel's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average.
That puts East Bethel roughly 4% above the national average in cost.
The median home price is $327,000 and median rent is $1,544/month.
East Bethel's violent crime rate is 142.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1358.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in East Bethel are operated by Star of the North Academy Charter S.
The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
24.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
East Bethel, MN has a population of 11,901, a median household income of $116,453, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
East Bethel averages 22.8°F in January and 80.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.4 inches
with about 63.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
East Bethel, MN is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 55011, 55005.
The population of East Bethel, Minnesota is 11,901 with a median age of 40.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in East Bethel: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $327,000, median household income $116,453, crime index 48 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare East Bethel side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
