Living in Bethany, CT
Bethany is a town in New Haven County, Connecticut, between New Haven and Waterbury, where Routes 63, 69 and 42 meet and many reservoirs and preserves sit.
Bethany at a glance
- Median sale price
- $572,500+15.7% vs last year 56 sales, last 12 months
- Property tax rate
- 29.99 mills town-wide, FY2027
- Estimated yearly tax
- ~$12,000 median-priced home
- Population
- 5,324 2024 Census estimate
- Land area
- 21.1 sq mi 253 per sq mi
What it is like in Bethany
Bethany is in New Haven County and covers 21.07 square miles, with a population of 5,324. It borders Beacon Falls, Hamden, Woodbridge, Seymour, Prospect and Naugatuck.
The area was first settled in 1717 and became a separate town in May 1832 after splitting from Woodbridge. Bethany Airport opened in 1923, one of the first airports in New England. The town has reservoirs that serve Naugatuck and New Haven.
Outdoor places in town include Bethany Library Park, Pole Hill Park, Peck Pond, Van Epps Preserve, Woodward Preserve, Mendell's Folly Preserve, Hein Trails and the Bethany Bog and Lebanon Swamp. Veterans Memorial Park, with 165 acres bought by the town between 1997 and 1999, has Hockanum Lake, which opened for swimming in 1999.
Amity Road is the main place to eat. Country Corner Diner is at 756 Amity Road, Grand Apizza of Bethany is at 119 Amity Road, and Billy's Old Fashioned Ice Cream & Marketplace is at 742 Amity Road.
Getting around from Bethany
| Drive to | Time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 49 min | 34 |
| New Haven | 16 min | 10 |
| Stamford | 65 min | 46 |
| New York City (Midtown) | 118 min | 81 |
| Boston | 172 min | 135 |
| Providence | 142 min | 114 |
| Bradley Airport (BDL) | 73 min | 50 |
Rail stations nearby
- Beacon Falls 3.8 mi Metro-North
- Seymour 4.5 mi Metro-North
- Naugatuck 5.7 mi Metro-North
Highways and routes
Bethany is a hub on Routes 63 and 69, running north and south, and Route 42, running east and west. Town Hall is at 40 Peck Road.
Bethany has no rail station of its own. The nearest Metro-North stations are Beacon Falls (3.8 miles in a straight line), Seymour (4.5 miles) and Naugatuck (5.7 miles). Drive times from Bethany: Hartford 49 minutes (34 miles), New Haven 16 minutes (10 miles), Stamford 65 minutes (46 miles), Midtown New York City 118 minutes (81 miles), Boston 172 minutes (135 miles), Providence 142 minutes (114 miles) and Bradley Airport 73 minutes (50 miles).
Schools in Bethany
2 public schools in Bethany School District and Regional School District 05. Which one serves an address depends on the district, so confirm with them.
Elementary 1
- Bethany Community
Middle 1
- Amity Middle School: Bethany
Grades, number of students. Hover a school for its address.
For report cards, enrollment trends and spending per student, look up Bethany School District and Regional School District 05 on the state's EdSight site.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data. We do not rate or rank schools.
Eat, drink and explore in Bethany
Open Bethany in Google Maps →Eat and drink 3
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Ice cream shop and marketplace on Amity Road.
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Diner on Amity Road serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, with seafood and lobster rolls on the menu.
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Pizzeria serving apizza, calzones, grinders, pasta and entrees, with catering platters.
Things to do and see 1
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Working farm with a year-round farm market selling its own produce and beef plus goods from other Connecticut producers.
Parks, preserves and trails 21
Parks and open space © OpenStreetMap contributors. Places to eat and visit last checked October 2026. These are not paid placements; they are simply our selection. Hours and menus change, so check before you go.
Bethany housing market
Over the last 12 months, 56 homes sold in Bethany with a median sale price of $572,500 and a median of 15 days on market. There are 11 homes for sale right now.
Homes sold for a median of $242 per square foot. The typical home sold for 100% of its list price, and the median sale price is up 15.7% from the year before. At the current pace of sales, the homes for sale would last about 2.4 months.
Bethany's town-wide property tax rate is 29.99 mills (FY2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $12,000 a year. Special taxing districts, such as fire districts, can add to this, and a home's actual assessment may differ from its sale price.
Source: SmartMLS, residential sales (single-family, condo and multi-family); mill rates: Connecticut Office of Policy and Management. Updated November 10, 2026.
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Questions about Bethany
What is the median home price in Bethany, CT?
The median sale price in Bethany is $572,500, based on 56 home sales in the last 12 months (SmartMLS). Updated November 10, 2026.
What is the property tax rate in Bethany, CT?
Bethany's town-wide property tax rate is 29.99 mills (fiscal year 2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $12,000 a year. Special taxing districts can add to this.
How far is Bethany, CT from Hartford?
Bethany is about 34 miles and a 49-minute drive from downtown Hartford, measured from the town center without traffic.
How far is Bethany, CT from New York City?
Bethany is about 81 miles from Midtown Manhattan, roughly a 118-minute drive without traffic.
Is there a train station in Bethany, CT?
The closest passenger rail station we have on record is Beacon Falls (Metro-North) about 3.8 miles from the center of Bethany. Check the operator's schedule for current service.
What is the population of Bethany, CT?
Bethany has about 5,324 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2024) and covers 21.1 square miles.
How many public schools are in Bethany, CT?
Bethany has 2 public schools in Bethany School District and Regional School District 05. Which school serves an address depends on the district's boundaries, so confirm with the district.
How many homes are for sale in Bethany, CT?
There are 11 homes for sale in Bethany right now, per SmartMLS, as of November 10, 2026.
How far is Bethany from New Haven?
New Haven is 16 minutes (10 miles) by car, and Hartford is 49 minutes (34 miles).
Is there a train station in Bethany?
No. The nearest Metro-North stations are Beacon Falls (3.8 miles in a straight line), Seymour (4.5 miles) and Naugatuck (5.7 miles).
Which main roads run through Bethany?
Routes 63 and 69 run north and south, and Route 42 runs east and west.
Where can I swim or walk in Bethany?
Veterans Memorial Park has Hockanum Lake, which opened for swimming in 1999, and the town lists preserves such as Van Epps, Woodward and Mendell's Folly.
When was Bethany founded?
It was first settled in 1717 and became a separate town in May 1832 after splitting from Woodbridge.
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