Town of

Bethel

Connecticut
bethel-ct.gov
1 School Street, 06801
Phone: (203) 794-8501
First Selectman: Dan Carter

Sustainable CT Designation: Bronze Certified

Demographics

Population20,796
Median Household Income (2023)116,541
Per Capita Income (2023)$58,019
Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate75.31%
Median Home Value (2023)426,500
Median Rent (2023)1,458
Total Households (2025)7,538

Municipal Finances

Total Net Grand List (2025)$2,777,057,880
Equalized Net Grand List (ENGL) 2022$5,086,547,110
Adjusted Equalized Net Grand List per Capita$71,401.01
Mill Rate-Real and Personal Property(FY 2025)30.41
Mill Rate-MV (FY 2026)30.41
Net Real Property Levy (FY25)$71,743,004.46
Net Personal Property Levy (2025)$5,739,962.97
Net Motor Vehicle Levy (2025)$6,508,583.84
Total Tax Levy$83,991,551.27
Tiered PILOT$46,391.61
Town Aid Road$440,271.77
Local Capital Improvement (LoCIP)$192136.24
Municipal Grants-in-Aid$282,660
Education Cost Sharing$10,047,664
Adult Education$18,823
Special Education and Expansion Development (SEED)$116354.32
Total State Grants$11,641,684.65
Tax Exempt Property as % of 2022 Grand List4.60%

Governance

Form of GovernmentSelectman-Town Meeting
CEO Term Length2
Take Office Date1
Town Hall of Bethel

Town Hall

Wants you To KNOW

The Town of Bethel is proud to be a place that has small-town charm, a strong community spirit, and a family-friendly environment. Bethel is known for its vibrant support of the arts, culture, and appreciation of its rich historical background. We invite you to explore our downtown, which provides a perfect day stroll of good food and shopping!

Geography

CountyFAIRFIELD
Council of Government (COG)Western Connecticut Council of Governments (WESTCOG)
Area (sq. miles)16.9
Public Roads-Town87.67

Representation

US Congressional District5
State Senate Districts28
State House2
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