In Bethel, Alaska, the median home price is $324,131, compared with the Alaska median of $389,981; median household income is $73,996; the population is 18,394; schools rate 2.2 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 1,455.5 per 100k; and the average commute is 7.4 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Bethel at a glance
Population
18,394
Median Household Income
$73,996
Typical Home Value
$324,131
School District Rating
2.2
Violent Crime Rate
1,455.5
Avg Commute Time
7.4
About Bethel
Bethel has a population of 18,394. The median home value is $324,131, 17% below the Alaska median. Median household income is $73,996 (20% below the Alaska median). The most populated towns are Lower Kuskokwim and Aniak.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Bethel
2 towns, by population.
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Bethel at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Bethel?
- Bethel has a population of 18,394 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Bethel?
- The median home value in Bethel is $324,131. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Bethel?
- Median household income in Bethel is $73,996 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Bethel in?
- Bethel is in Alaska.
- How many towns are in Bethel?
- Bethel contains 2 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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