Bethel, CT 06801 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Bethel, CT—06801

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$537,000

0.8% YoY Growth

Household Income

$115,000

13.7% YoY Growth

Days on Market

1.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

2.6%

Median Rent

$2,600

3.2% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,950

6.3% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$2,500

12.4% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$3,000

5.3% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Bethel, CT

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Bethel, CT is $537,000, with a year-over-year change of 0.8%. This indicates that home prices in Bethel, CT are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.6%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$537,000	0.8%
Single Family	$558,000	0.5%
Condos	$424,000	1.7%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Bethel, CT

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Bethel, CT is $2,710, with a year-over-year rent change of -3.2%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Bethel, CT is 1-bedrooms: $2,020, 2-bedrooms: $2,680, 3-bedrooms: $3,010, 4-bedrooms: $3,750. The most common rental property sizes in Bethel, CT are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 35.9% and 22.0% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,600	$2,710
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$1,950	$2,020
2 Bed Rent	$2,500	$2,680
3 Bed Rent	$3,000	$3,010
4 Bed Rent	$3,500	$3,750

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

18.8%

1 Bedroom

22.0%

2 Bedrooms

35.9%

3 Bedrooms

15.4%

4 Bedrooms

7.3%

5+ Bedrooms

0.5%

Property Listings — Bethel, CT

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Bethel, CT is 44. This is a decrease of -15.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 15.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$697,000	19.0%
Listing Count	44	-5.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.5%	-5.0%
Days on Market	73	1.0%

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Demographics — Bethel, CT

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Bethel, CT has a population of 20,500, which has increased by 4.8% over the past 5 years. Bethel, CT is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 22.3% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 44.6% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 14.9% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	20,500	4.8%
% Under 18	22.3%	-1.3%
% Seniors	15.4%	2.7%
% WFH	14.9%	204.1%
% w/ College Degree	44.6%	0.7%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Bethel, CT is a predominantly white area, with 64.9% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 21.2% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Bethel, CT is hispanic, making up 13.9% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 21.0% of the population in Bethel, CT, and this percentage has increased by 42.9% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	64.9%	-21.2%
% Black	6.5%	170.8%
% Hispanic	13.9%	90.4%
% Asian	5.6%	-18.8%
% Foreign Born	21.0%	42.9%

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Mortgage and Risk — Bethel, CT

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 318 mortgage originations in Bethel, CT, of which 90.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 55.0%, with 17.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Bethel, CT. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 10.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	318
% Conventional Loans	90.0%
% Government Loans	10.0%
% Investor Loans	1.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	10.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Bethel, CT

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Bethel, CT under the Section 8 program is 13.7%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Bethel, CT, none of the tracked home sizes currently have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting limited Section 8 opportunity.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	218
Total Units Section 8	218
% Rentals under Section 8	13.7%
% Occupied Section 8	92.3%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$300	$1,950	$1,650
2 Bedroom	-$500	$2,500	$2,000
3 Bedroom	-$440	$3,000	$2,560
4 Bedroom	-$800	$3,500	$2,700

Bethel, CT—06801

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Bethel, CT

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Bethel, CT

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Bethel, CT

Demographics — Bethel, CT

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Bethel, CT

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Bethel, CT

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Bethel, CT

Home Price to Income Ratio

Bethel, CT — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	4
Median Home Price	$537,000
Median Household Income	$115,000

Bethel, CT—06801

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Bethel, CT

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Bethel, CT

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Bethel, CT

Demographics — Bethel, CT

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Bethel, CT

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Bethel, CT

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Bethel, CT

Home Price to Income Ratio

Bethel, CT — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Danbury, CT

Redding, CT

Newtown, CT

Brookfield, CT

Danbury, CT

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