The Town FilesEast Bethel, Minnesota
City in Anoka County · population 11,786 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $363,900
- Household income
- $110,000
- Jan low / Jul high
- 6° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 64 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 40.9
East Bethel is a city of 11,786 people in Anoka County, Minnesota. The median home is worth $363,900, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). It ranks easier by car than 86% of Minnesota towns, better for families than 75% of Minnesota towns, more vibrant than 71% of Minnesota towns.
How East Bethel ranks
Percentile among Minnesota towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Minnesota towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in East Bethel is worth $363,900, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $110,000, which is more affordable than 55% of Minnesota towns. Median rent is $1,695 a month. 92.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | East Bethel | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $363,900 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | $1,695 | $991 |
| Median household income | $110,000 | $87,375 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 92.3% | 88.6% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.0% | — |
Who lives in East Bethel
| People | East Bethel | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.9 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.1% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 21.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.1% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.2% | 6.9% |
| Veterans | 5.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.0% | — |
| Work from home | 13.3% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 32.4 min | 24.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.6% | 90.2% |
Weather in East Bethel
July highs average 80.1°F and January lows 5.6°F. About 34.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 63.9 inches of snow (typical Minnesota town: 47.0 in). Expect about 4 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 162 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of East Bethel since 1950, compared with 14 for the typical Minnesota town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on August 29, 2024 about 3.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 29, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 59 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on June 14, 1981.
Severe weather in Anoka County since 1996
Anoka County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
| June 7, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-1990: Severe Storms And Tornadoes |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3242: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| May 16, 2001 | Flood | DR-1370: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
Jobs and pay in Anoka County
Anoka County had 133,130 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $65,235 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in East Bethel itself the ACS puts it at 3.5%.
Public schools in East Bethel
4 public schools with 1,321 students, about 14.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Creek Elementary School | K-5 | 663 | 14.7 |
| East Bethel Elementary School | K-5 | 478 | 12.6 |
| Star of the North Academy Charter S (charter) | K-8 | 180 | 16.4 |
| Crossroads East | 7-12 | — | — |
Towns near East Bethel
- Oak Grove, MN5.3 mi · 8,929 people · home $423,300
- Ham Lake, MN6.9 mi · 16,464 people · home $442,500
- Linwood, MN7.0 mi · 5,334 people · home $380,100
- Columbus, MN8.6 mi · 4,159 people · home $460,200
- St. Francis, MN9.0 mi · 8,142 people · home $327,600
- Andover, MN9.1 mi · 32,601 people · home $410,200
- Isanti, MN9.6 mi · 6,804 people · home $290,600
- Nowthen, MN11.3 mi · 4,536 people · home $460,000
East Bethel questions
Is East Bethel, Minnesota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, East Bethel scores better for retirees than 8% of Minnesota towns and quieter than 56%. 14.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.9).
How much does a house cost in East Bethel?
The median owner-occupied home in East Bethel is valued at $363,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $110,000, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $1,695 a month.
What is the weather like in East Bethel?
July highs average 80.1°F and January lows 5.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.4 inches of precipitation a year and 63.9 inches of snow.
Does East Bethel get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of East Bethel since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on August 29, 2024. The typical Minnesota town has had 14.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)