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East Bethel.
About
Life in East Bethel
East Bethel is a community of 11,995 people in Minnesota. The median household income is $110,000, median rent runs about $1,695 per month, and median home values are around $363,900. Unemployment is low at 3.9%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
East Bethel at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Foreign-Born
4.0%
Broadband Internet
93.6%
of households
Population Growth
+7.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.0% foreign-born, most often from Ecuador
Who lives in East Bethel: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In East Bethel, the largest foreign-born group is from Ecuador (38.6%), and 2.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.9%
of residents
65 and Older
14.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
15.8%
of households
Married Couples
64.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.70
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 32% above MN average
Rent, home values, and income in East Bethel
In East Bethel, rent runs 32% above the MN average, and home values are 11% above the MN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
31.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
9.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
104.8
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,173
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
92.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1983
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $420,287 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MN
Unemployment in East Bethel and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Anoka County, which includes East Bethel, is close to the MN average.
Unemployment rate
East Bethel: Anoka County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Anoka County (county-wide) · Annual averages
East Bethel is about 3% of Anoka County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What East Bethel Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area
Commute32.4 min avg
How East Bethel residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In East Bethel, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 43% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 30 mi
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP)
Major hub17.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 84% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Anoka County Sheriff's Office, which covers East Bethel, runs 84% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
53.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
445.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Anoka County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersWinter Storm most common — 17 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
88.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Anoka County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Anoka County, which includes East Bethel, the most common type is winter storm, with 17 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2024 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 15 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2022 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $500 |
| 2021 | 4 | Hail | $2,000 |
| 2020 | 7 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2019 | 11 | Winter Storm | $65,000 |
| 2018 | 13 | Winter Storm | $30,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Anoka County, county-wide
East Bethel is about 3% of Anoka County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality38 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Anoka County, which includes East Bethel, is typically good — 269 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
38
Good Days
269
per year
Moderate Days
85
per year
Unhealthy Days
4
per year
Anoka County, county-wide
East Bethel is about 3% of Anoka County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate78°F summers, 9°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
East Bethel has mild summers (avg high 78°F) and very cold winters (avg low 9°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
56°/34°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
78°/59°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
56°/38°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
26°/9°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
34.4"
Annual Snowfall
63.9"
Hot Days/Year
4
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
162
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
123
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23°F | 6°F | 0.87" |
| Feb | 28°F | 10°F | 1.00" |
| Mar | 41°F | 22°F | 1.83" |
| Apr | 56°F | 35°F | 3.32" |
| May | 69°F | 47°F | 4.26" |
| Jun | 77°F | 56°F | 4.62" |
| Jul | 80°F | 62°F | 4.79" |
| Aug | 78°F | 59°F | 4.07" |
| Sep | 71°F | 51°F | 3.08" |
| Oct | 57°F | 39°F | 3.10" |
| Nov | 41°F | 25°F | 1.92" |
| Dec | 27°F | 13°F | 1.52" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in East Bethel
Uninsured
4.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside East Bethel's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Fairview Lakes Health Services
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.2 mi away · Wyoming
Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center
Psychiatric · 12.9 mi away · Anoka
Mercy Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 14.3 mi away · Coon Rapids
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in East Bethel
East Bethel's student/teacher ratio is 14.1:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 23.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
23.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near East Bethel (within 15 miles)
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
14.5 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 4,201 students · in-state tuition $6,750 · 26% graduate · median earnings $53,668 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Mississippi National River & Recreation Area, 29 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for East Bethel
East Bethel has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Mississippi National River & Recreation Area (29 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area
National River & Recreation Area
29 mi awaySaint Croix National Scenic Riverway
National Scenic Riverway
47 mi awayCities Near East Bethel
The closest cities within 60 miles
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East Bethel FAQ
Is East Bethel, Minnesota affordable?⌄
East Bethel's median rent is $1,695/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $110,000/year. Median home value is $363,900.
Is East Bethel, Minnesota safe?⌄
East Bethel is policed by the Anoka County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 53 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 446 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in East Bethel, Minnesota?⌄
Anoka County, which includes East Bethel, has an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in East Bethel, Minnesota?⌄
The cost of living in East Bethel is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,695/month and median household income is $110,000/year. The median home value is $363,900. About 32% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in East Bethel, Minnesota?⌄
The average commute in East Bethel is 32 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from