What are the schools like in Bethel, VT?

Bethel is served primarily by Pittsfield School District. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools.

What is the median household income in Bethel?

The median household income in Bethel, VT is $63,182 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.7%.

What is the weather like in Bethel, VT?

Bethel has an average high temperature of 29.2°F in January and 79.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 81.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Bethel, VT affordable or expensive?

Bethel's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bethel is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $236,200 and the median rent is $1,148 per month.

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

Bethel has a violent crime rate of 47.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 306.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bethel, VT a Good Place to Live?

Bethel is a small town of 666 in Vermont, with a median household income of $63,182 and a 6.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Bethel stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. 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: 98.3

Bethel's overall cost of living index is 98.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bethel costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Bethel, VT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$236,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,148	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	56.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$63,182	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Bethel's violent crime rate is 47.2 per 100,000 residents — 88% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

47.2 /100k

Property Crime

306.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Bethel is served primarily by Pittsfield School District.

Metric	Bethel, VT	National Avg
School District	Pittsfield School District	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	28.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bethel sees average highs of 29.2°F in January and 79.4°F in July, with 43.7 inches of annual precipitation and 81.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bethel, VT
Average High — January	29.2°F
Average High — July	79.4°F
Annual Precipitation	43.7"
Annual Snowfall	81.1"

Demographics

Metric	Bethel, VT	National Avg
Population	666	—
Median Age	39.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	1.5%	6.3%
Under 18	23.1%	22.2%
65 and over	11.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

South Royalton, VT 6 mi Randolph, VT 7 mi Rochester, VT 9 mi Killington Village, VT 14 mi Chelsea, VT 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Bethel

Bethel, VT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

05032

Bethel vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bethel, VT affordable or expensive?

Bethel's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Bethel roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $236,200 and median rent is $1,148/month.

What is the crime rate in Bethel, VT?

Bethel's violent crime rate is 47.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 306.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bethel?

Public schools in Bethel are operated by Pittsfield School District. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. 28.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bethel, VT a good place to live?

Bethel, VT has a population of 666, a median household income of $63,182, and an unemployment rate of 6.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Bethel?

Bethel averages 29.2°F in January and 79.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.7 inches with about 81.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bethel?

Bethel, VT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 05032.

What is the population of Bethel?

The population of Bethel, Vermont is 666 with a median age of 39.2. 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 98 (100 = US average), median home $236,200, median household income $63,182, crime index 13 (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.