Why Live in Bethel
Bethel, a neighborhood in Eugene, Oregon, features a mix of midcentury ranch-style homes, manufactured homes, and newer Craftsman houses. The area is known for its extensive parks and recreational opportunities. Fern Ridge Reservoir, located about 12 miles west, offers water skiing, swimming, and fishing. Golden Gardens Park, with its fishing ponds and trails, connects to Jessen Path, a multiuse trail that links to Bethel’s bike lanes. Echo Hollow Park includes a football field and public pool, while Irwin Park has a baseball field, basketball court, and playground. Bethel Community Park, spanning 33 acres, hosts the Willamette Valley Babe Ruth baseball complex, a playground, and a skate park. The Petersen Barn Community Center is a hub for local events like the “We are Bethel Celebration” in June. For dining and shopping, residents frequent Daynight Donuts, Abby’s Legendary Pizza, Lee’s Thai Food, and El Charro Mexican Restaurant & Bar. Major retailers like Big Lots and Rite Aid are found in Echo Hollow Plaza, with WinCo Foods and Albertsons nearby. Highway 99 provides easy access to Eugene Airport and downtown Eugene, both about 6 miles away. The Beltline Path and Lane Transit District bus routes facilitate local travel. While Bethel School District schools have mixed ratings, the area remains more affordable than South Eugene. The neighborhood also emphasizes agricultural education through programs like Bethel Farm, where high school students lead younger peers in hands-on learning experiences.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bethel a good place to live?
Bethel is a good place to live. Bethel is considered somewhat walkable and very bikeable with some transit options. Bethel is a suburban neighborhood. Bethel has 7 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 6.0 people per acre and a median age of 40. The average household income is $71,749 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 17.6% of residents. A majority of residents in Bethel are home owners, with 33.7% of residents renting and 66.3% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Bethel can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Bethel neighborhood guide.
Is Bethel, OR a safe neighborhood?
Bethel, OR is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 5 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Bethel?
The median home price in Bethel is $420,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $84,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.77%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,180 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $93K a year to afford the median home price in Bethel. The average household income in Bethel is $72K.
What are the best public schools in Bethel?
The best public schools that serve Bethel are:
What are the best private schools in Bethel?
The best private schools that serve Bethel are:
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Home Trends in Bethel, OR
On average, homes in Bethel, Eugene sell after 45 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Bethel, Eugene over the last 12 months is $400,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$400,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$410,270
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$371,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$285
Number of Homes for Sale
55
Last 12 months Home Sales
253
Median List Price
$420,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
3%
