Bethel, Connecticut Real Estate Buyer Agent - MLS Realtors List

Population (year 2000): 18,067. Estimated population in July 2005: 18,760 (+3.8% change)
Males: 8,809 (48.8%), Females: 9,258 (51.2%)

Median resident age: 37.1 years
Median household income: $68,891 (year 2000)
Median house value: $219,200 (year 2000)

Races in Bethel:

• White Non-Hispanic (89.9%)
• Hispanic (3.7%)
• Two or more races (1.5%)
• Black (1.3%)
• Other race (1.1%)
• Other Asian (1.0%)
• Asian Indian (1.0%)
• Chinese (0.7%)
• Vietnamese (0.6%)

Ancestries: Irish (21.5%), Italian (20.8%), German (14.4%), English (10.5%), Polish (8.2%), United States (5.9%).

Land area: 4.1 square miles

For population 25 years and over in Bethel

• High school or higher: 88.9%
• Bachelor's degree or higher: 36.8%
• Graduate or professional degree: 13.6%
• Unemployed: 2.7%
• Mean travel time to work: 26.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Bethel town

• Never married: 23.0%
• Now married: 61.3%
• Separated: 1.2%
• Widowed: 5.7%
• Divorced: 8.9%

12.7% Foreign born (5.6% Europe, 3.4% Latin America, 2.7% Asia).

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Danbury, CT (3.7 miles , pop. 74,848).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Oyster Bay, NY (35.9 miles , pop. 293,925).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: New York, NY (57.7 miles , pop. 8,008,278).

Nearest cities: Bethel, CT (0.0 miles ), Danbury, CT (3.7 miles ), Redding, CT (5.4 miles ), Brookfield, CT (7.6 miles ), Newtown, CT (7.9 miles ), New Fairfield, CT (8.0 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

• 1996: 53 buildings, average cost: $120,200
• 1997: 43 buildings, average cost: $136,200
• 1998: 41 buildings, average cost: $172,700
• 1999: 46 buildings, average cost: $176,600
• 2000: 40 buildings, average cost: $207,700
• 2001: 90 buildings, average cost: $111,400
• 2002: 61 buildings, average cost: $157,500
• 2003: 76 buildings, average cost: $196,500
• 2004: 26 buildings, average cost: $235,400

Latitude: 41.37 N, Longitude: 73.42 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 203

Bethel, Connecticut business data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...

Industries providing employment: Educational,health and social services (20.0%), Manufacturing (16.2%), Retail trade (12.9%), Professional,scientific,management,administrative,and waste management services (12.1%).

Average climate in Bethel, Connecticut

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Bethel-area historical tornado activity is near Connecticut state average. It is 23% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/10/1989, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 34.3 miles away from the Bethel city center injured 40 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 5/24/1962, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 23.7 miles away from the city center killed one person and injured 50 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Birthplace of: Phineas Taylor Barnum - (1810-1891), showman.

Main business address for: MEMRY CORP (SURGICAL & MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS & APPARATUS).

• DANBURY HOSPITAL (about 3 miles; DANBURY, CT)
• STAMFORD HOSPITAL (about 6 miles; STAMFORD, CT)
• NEW MILFORD HOSPITAL (about 15 miles; NEW MILFORD, CT)

Political contributions by individuals in Bethel, CT

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Bethel:

• DANBURY MUNI (about 4 miles; DANBURY, CT; ID: DXR)
• IGOR I SIKORSKY MEMORIAL (about 26 miles; BRIDGEPORT, CT; ID: BDR)
• WESTCHESTER COUNTY (about 29 miles; WHITE PLAINS, NY; ID: HPN)

Other public-use airports nearest to Bethel:

• CANDLELIGHT (about 14 miles; NEW MILFORD, CT; ID: 6Y2)
• CANDLELIGHT FARMS (about 14 miles; NEW MILFORD, CT; ID: 11N)
• WATERBURY-OXFORD (about 21 miles; OXFORD, CT; ID: OXC)

• WESTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY (about 3 miles; DANBURY, CT; Full-time enrollment: 4,297)
• UNIVERSITY OF BRIDGEPORT (about 6 miles; Bridgeport, CT; FT enrollment: 2,162)
• SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY (about 18 miles; FAIRFIELD, CT; FT enrollment: 4,120)
• FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY (about 18 miles; FAIRFIELD, CT; FT enrollment: 4,197)
• NORWALK COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 20 miles; NORWALK, CT; FT enrollment: 2,772)
• NAUGATUCK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 28 miles; WATERBURY, CT; FT enrollment: 2,834)
• PACE UNIVERSITY-PLEASANTVILLE BRIARCLIFF (about 31 miles; PLEASANTVILLE, NY; FT enrollment: 2,837)

• BETHEL HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 959; Location: 300 WHITTLESEY DR.; Grades: 09 - 12)

• BETHEL MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 813; Location: 600 WHITTLESEY DR.; Grades: 06 - 08)
• RALPH M. T. JOHNSON SCHOOL (Students: 510; Location: 500 WHITTLESEY DR.; Grades: 04 - 05)
• FRANK A. BERRY SCHOOL (Students: 498; Location: 200 WHITTLESEY DR.; Grades: PK - 03)
• ANNA H. ROCKWELL SCHOOL (Students: 461; Location: 400 WHITTLESEY DR.; Grades: KG - 03)
• HOMEBOUND (Location: 1 SCHOOL STREET; Grades: PK - 12)

Private primary/middle schools in Bethel:

• ST MARY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 235; Location: 24 DODGINGTOWN ROAD; Grades: KG - 8)
• KINDERCARE LEARNING CTR #1381 (Students: 55; Location: 174 OLD HAWLEYVILLE ROAD; Grades: PK - KG)

• BETHEL PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $623,353; Location: 189 GREENWOOD AVE.; 89,722 books; 2,539 audio materials; 1,629 video materials; 212 serial subscriptions)

Notable locations in Bethel: Bethel Station (A), Francis J Clarke Industrial Park (B), Bethel Public Library (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: Bethel Plaza Shopping Center (1), Bethel Village Square Shopping Center (2), Hubb Shopping Center (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Bethel include: Saint Marys Church (A), Saint Thomas Episcopal Church (B), Bethel United Methodist Church (C), First Congregational Church (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Saint Marys Cemetery (1), Center Cemetery (2), First Congregational Church Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Bethel include: Parloa Field (1), Overlook Park (2), P T Barnum Square (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

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Bethel compared to Connecticut state average:

• Median household income above state average.
• Median house value above state average.
• Unemployed percentage below state average.
• Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
• Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
• Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
• Number of rooms per house above state average.
• Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.

• WREF (850 AM; 3 kW; RIDGEFIELD, CT; Owner: THE BERKSHIRE BROADCASTING CORP.)
• WFAN (660 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
• WCBS (880 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
• WGSM (740 AM; 25 kW; HUNTINGTON, NY; Owner: K RADIO LICENSEE, INC.)
• WMCA (570 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF NEW YORK, LLC)
• WABC (770 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WABC-AM RADIO, INC.)
• WTIC (1080 AM; 50 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
• WOR (710 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: BUCKLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
• WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
• WEPN (1050 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: NEW YORK AM RADIO, LLC)
• WBBR (1130 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: BLOOMBERG COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
• WINS (1010 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
• WADO (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WADO-AM LICENSE CORP.)

• WDAQ (98.3 FM; DANBURY, CT; Owner: BERKSHIRE BROADCASTING CORP.)
• WXCI (91.7 FM; DANBURY, CT; Owner: WESTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY)
• WFAR (93.3 FM; DANBURY, CT; Owner: DANBURY COMMUNITY RADIO, INC.)
• WRKI (95.1 FM; BROOKFIELD, CT; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
• WEZN-FM (99.9 FM; BRIDGEPORT, CT; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
• WMNR (88.1 FM; MONROE, CT; Owner: MONROE BOARD OF EDUCATION)
• WSHU-FM (91.1 FM; FAIRFIELD, CT; Owner: SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY, INC.)
• WDBY (105.5 FM; PATTERSON, NY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
• WPKN (89.5 FM; BRIDGEPORT, CT; Owner: WPKN, INC.)
• WKCI-FM (101.3 FM; HAMDEN, CT; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
• WSPK (104.7 FM; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
• W206AW (89.1 FM; PAWLING, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
• WFAF (106.3 FM; MOUNT KISCO, NY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
• WPLR (99.1 FM; NEW HAVEN, CT; Owner: COX RADIO, INC.)
• WPDH (101.5 FM; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
• WRNQ (92.1 FM; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
• WPLJ (95.5 FM; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WPLJ-FM RADIO, INC.)
• WRXC (90.1 FM; SHELTON, CT; Owner: MONROE BOARD OF EDUCATION)
• WFNP (88.7 FM; ROSENDALE, NY; Owner: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK)
• WRHV (88.7 FM; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: WMHT EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS)

TV broadcast stations around Bethel:

• W22BN (Channel 22; DANBURY, CT; Owner: it COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
• WEDW (Channel 49; BRIDGEPORT, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
• WTIC-TV (Channel 61; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: TRIBUNE TELEVISION COMPANY)
• W11BJ (Channel 11; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: COMMUNICATIONS SITE MANAGEMENT LLC)
• WNYW (Channel 5; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
• WTNH (Channel 8; NEW HAVEN, CT; Owner: WTNH BROADCASTING, INC.)
• WTXX (Channel 20; WATERBURY, CT; Owner: WTXX INC.)
• WEDY (Channel 65; NEW HAVEN, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
• WCTX (Channel 59; NEW HAVEN, CT; Owner: WTNH BROADCASTING, INC.)
• WTBY (Channel 54; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING OF NEW YORK, INC.)
• WVIT (Channel 30; NEW BRITAIN, CT; Owner: OUTLET BROADCASTING, INC)
• WSAH (Channel 43; BRIDGEPORT, CT; Owner: WSAH LICENSE, INC.)

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