East Bethel is a somewhat small city located in the state of Minnesota. With a population of 12,184 people and three associated neighborhoods, East Bethel is the 91st largest community in Minnesota.
East Bethel real estate is some of the most expensive in Minnesota, although East Bethel house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.
Also of interest is that East Bethel has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.
One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 9.72% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
East Bethel is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, East Bethel’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
In East Bethel, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 34.49 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average.
The population of East Bethel overall has a level of education that is slightly above the US average for all US cities and towns of 21.84%. Of adults 25 and older in East Bethel, 24.07% have at least a bachelor's degree.
The per capita income in East Bethel in 2022 was $47,482, which is wealthy relative to Minnesota and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $189,928 for a family of four.
The people who call East Bethel home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of East Bethel residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in East Bethel include German, Swedish, Norwegian, Polish, and Irish.
The most common language spoken in East Bethel is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Arabic.