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Bethel, DE area brief · Updated 2026-07-01
Bethel, clearly.
Bethel is a town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States. According to 2020 Census Bureau figures, the population of the town is 239.
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The 30-second read
Start with the numbers that shape a move.
These are planning signals, not a verdict. Verify the exact home, neighborhood, commute, parcel, and provider.
3.0× household income
Current listings vary
Median annual marker
What stands out
Bethel deserves a complete cost check.
Housing is the first filter
The 3.0× home-value-to-income marker makes taxes, insurance, dues, and repairs part of the decision.
Rent needs a listing check
Check locally is a planning marker. Current listings, fees, utilities, and commute costs still decide fit.
Context must stay labeled
City metrics are preferred. State or coordinate-derived signals remain labeled so they are not mistaken for address-level facts.
Costs and affordability
57/100Bethel Affordability Snapshot
City ACS marker where available
Verify current listings
Verify parcel and exemptions
Provider and usage still matter
Housing
CompareHousing and Ownership Checks
Public city estimate where available
Screen before parcel-level costs
Not a live listing feed
Median marker, not a parcel quote
Verify listing condition, insurance, association dues, inspection scope, tax exemptions, and current financing.
Bethel locator
City Location
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Census coordinate
Census coordinate
EPA and USGS context
Outdoors and Nearby Features
EPA context where available
Average context, not a route
GNIS features within the mapped radius
GNIS features within the mapped radius
CDC PLACES context
Community Health Signals
Community estimate
Community estimate
Coverage-gap context
Community estimate
Community estimates are not diagnosis, medical advice, or provider availability.
Health and economy
Employment, Education, and Momentum
City or labeled state context
Delaware context when city data is unavailable
Educational attainment
Community profile
Safety context
Labeled Public Safety References
Delaware state context
Delaware state context
Delaware state context
Delaware state context
State-context caveat: these values are not a city crime rate, neighborhood score, or address-level safety ranking.
Nearby comparisons
Open compareBethel-Area Peer Cards
Homeowner planning
Homeowner Planning Guides
Project guides connected to Bethel housing, weather, utility, and maintenance decisions.
Roof Replacement
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$8,000-$24,000Open guideHVAC Installation
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$5,500-$14,500Open guidePlumber Rates
Plan plumbing in Delaware with defined service scopes, public data context, source notes, quote checks, FAQs, and provider-neutral planning guid...
$85-$165/hrOpen guideElectrician Rates
Plan electrical in Delaware with defined service scopes, public data context, source notes, quote checks, FAQs, and provider-neutral planning gu...
$90-$175/hrOpen guideConcrete & Flatwork
Plan concrete & flatwork in Delaware with defined service scopes, public data context, source notes, quote checks, FAQs, and provider-neutral pl...
$3,000-$18,000Open guideDecks & Outdoor Structures
Plan decks & outdoor structures in Delaware with defined service scopes, public data context, source notes, quote checks, FAQs, and provider-neu...
$4,500-$28,000Open guideFoundation Repair
Plan foundation repair in Delaware with defined service scopes, public data context, source notes, quote checks, FAQs, and provider-neutral plan...
$2,500-$18,000Open guideGarage Door Repair
Plan garage door repair in Delaware with defined service scopes, public data context, source notes, quote checks, FAQs, and provider-neutral pla...
$180-$1,800Open guideBuilt to be checked
Sources, freshness, and limits.
Four primary sources stay visible. Open the compact details for the remaining providers, metric notes, and methodology.
Public data used for local planning context.
Public data used for local planning context.
Population, income, housing, and commute data.
State electricity price reference.
More sources, metric notes, and methodology
State labor-market reference.
Community health estimates from the CDC.
Community health estimates from the CDC.
Home price trend data where coverage is available.
Home price trend data where coverage is available.
Place names and natural feature names.
Land cover data such as tree cover, water, and developed land.
Land cover data such as tree cover, water, and developed land.
Land cover data such as tree cover, water, and developed land.
Land cover data such as tree cover, water, and developed land.
Business establishment counts.
Business establishment counts.
Business establishment counts.
Population, income, housing, and commute data.
Population, income, housing, and commute data.
Broad safety data only where reliable public coverage is available.
Transit routes and stops where local coverage is available.
Transit routes and stops where local coverage is available.
Transit routes and stops where local coverage is available.
- Home Price Trends: Bethel, DE includes home price trend information where reliable local or state data is available.
- Local Businesses: Bethel, DE includes business count information to help you understand the local economy.
Values may use city, state, or coordinate-derived geography. Each contextual field is labeled; address-level costs and risks require direct verification.
Dashboard data updated 2026-07-01.