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Bethany, CT is rich in history and full of prosperity for the future. Situated northwest of the bustling city of New Haven is the thriving rural setting known as Bethany. Occupying 21 square miles, Bethany has a rich history of agricultural and equestrian farming. This growing residential community provides residents with a strong educational system, and a variety of cultural and recreational venues.
Regional School District #5 provides a quality education to over 2,285 students from the towns of Bethany, Orange and Woodbridge. Bethany is conveniently located close to major highways and public transportation. It is just 75 minutes to New York City and 2 hours to Boston, MA. For medical needs, a short drive will bring you to Yale New Haven Medical Center, or the suburban setting of neighboring Milford Hospital. Excellent recreational programs and facilities including protected walking, hiking and horseback riding trails are located throughout town.
Population
| Total Population |
5,395
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| Population Density |
252 Persons/Sq. Mile
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| Female Population |
2,697
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| Male Population |
2,698
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| Median Age |
40.83 Years
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| Percentage Population Change since 1990 |
61%
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| Percentage Population Change Since 2000 |
0%
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Colleges
| Nearest 2-Year Public College |
NAUGATUCK VALLEY COMM COLL
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| Distance to NAUGATUCK VALLEY COMM COLL |
9 Miles
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| Nearest 4-Year Public College |
QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY
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| Distance to QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY |
5 Miles
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Households and Income
| Total Number of Households |
1,854
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| Family Households |
1,498
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| Average Family Size |
3.35
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| Average Household Income |
$106,648
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| Median Household Income |
$92,666
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| Percentage Income Change Since 1990 |
61%
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| Percentage Income Change Since 2000 |
0%
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Crime Rates Compared to National Average
The National Average is designated
1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents
half as much risk.
| Total Crime Risk |
0.04
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| Total Crime Risk (County) |
0.97
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| Personal Crime Risk (County) |
0.84
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| Murder Risk (County) |
0.64
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| Rape Risk (County) |
0.75
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| Robbery Risk |
1.16
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| Assault Risk (County) |
0.74
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| Property Risk (County) |
1.00
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| Burglary Risk (County) |
0.84
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| Larceny Risk (County) |
1.01
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| Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) |
1.02
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Environment
| Average July High Temperature |
82.8° F
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| Average January Low Temperature |
16.9° F
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| Annual Precipitation |
52.73 inches
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| Air Pollution Index |
112% of National Average
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Miscellaneous
| Sales Tax Rate |
6%
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| Nearest Airport |
TWEED-NEW HAVEN
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| Distance to TWEED-NEW HAVEN |
12 Miles
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| Nearest Major Sports Team |
NEW HAMPSHIRE FISHER CATS (AA)
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| Distance to NEW HAMPSHIRE FISHER CATS (AA) |
8 Miles
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Previous quarter's home sale average by Zip Code. Click zip code to view homes for sale.
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| 06524 | 63 | $417,500 | $436,470 |
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