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Bethany, Connecticut

Introduction to Bethany, Connecticut

Located in New Haven county, Bethany, Connecticut, is 5 miles W of Hamden, Connecticut (center to center) and 69 miles NE of New York, New York. An estimated 5,040 people live in Bethany.

Bethany History

Since 1638, Bethany has been inhabited by the Paugusset Tribe and the Wanguck Tribe. The first white settlers came to this area around 1638, who created the towns of Milford and New Haven. The boundary of these two towns ran down the middle of what is now known as Bethany. The town of Bethany was officially incorporated into the state in the year 1832. The Connecticut Magazine named Bethany as Connecticut's #1 Small Town in 2007.

Bethany and nearby Attractions

  • Osbornedale State Park
  • Eli Whitney Museum
  • Pardee Rose Garden
  • Buttolph-Williams House
  • Clark Memorial Library
  • Alling Memorial Golf Course

Things To Do In Bethany

Bethany offers many recreational opportunities. The area has many parks such as the Abe Stone Park, Allington Park, and the American Italian Civic Club Park. There are also several golf courses such as the Alling Memorial Golf Course and East Mountain Golf Course. The town is also home to The Submarine Force Museum and Stepping Stones Museum for Children. In addition, the residents of Bethany celebrate the International Black and Latino Film Festival and Litchfield Hills Harvest Festival every year.

Bethany Transportation

Tweed-New Haven Airport is the closest airport to the city.

Bethany Higher Education

Schools for higher education are offered at the Albertus Magnus College, Asnuntuck Community College, and Quinnipiac University.

High Points

Bethany strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Connecticut):

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Bethany College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Bethany, CT

Comparing Bethany to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Connecticut (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population98
Age of the Population98
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Senior Citizens44
Racial Diversity46
Female Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults109

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing63
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