Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Bethel

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Bethel is $1,183 per month, the median household income is $63,375 per year, and renters make up 34% of occupied households. Bethel has 2 HUD-assisted properties offering a combined 25 income-restricted units, which can provide meaningful relief against market-rate costs.

Safety

Violent crime data reported to the FBI is not available for Bethel at this time. For a general sense of local public safety, the Vermont Department of Public Safety publishes statewide crime statistics that may include Windsor County-level detail. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and population size.

Of the 2 HUD-assisted properties in Bethel, neither falls within a high-risk flood zone, according to FEMA flood map data.

Getting Around Bethel

The assisted properties in Bethel have a Walk Score of 27 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 14, according to Walk Score. No Transit Score is available for this area. Most errands and trips will require a personal vehicle.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 2 schools across 1 district serve Bethel, including 1 elementary and 1 middle school. Ratings vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Living in Bethel, VT

The median household income in Bethel is $63,375 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median gross rent is $1,183 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year data.

Affordable and income-based housing in Bethel can significantly reduce housing costs for eligible renters. Rents at HUD-assisted and income-restricted properties are typically calculated as a percentage of a household's income rather than at market rate.

• Median household income: $63,375/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $1,183/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter households: 34% of occupied units (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Affordable housing options in Bethel: 2 properties, 25 total units

Environment and Flood Risk

Both HUD-assisted properties in Bethel have been mapped to a FEMA flood zone, but neither is classified as high risk. Renters may want to ask property managers about flood preparedness, though no high-risk designations are present in the data.