Primary sources for Bethany, OR
- Census Bureau profile of Bethany, OR, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Bethany, OR, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Bethany, OR, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Bethany, OR
Electricity rates in Bethany, Oregon
Bethany, OR ranks 1 of 20 Oregon cities for the newest homes (median year built 2003). Bethany, Oregon has 31,700 residents in 10,968 households; 29.9% heat with electricity.
Bethany is a census-designated place, a Census Bureau statistical area and not an incorporated city; the figures describe Bethany as the Bureau draws it.
Bethany on the map
Washington County, with Bethany marked
Housing and heating in Bethany
Bethany, OR: 522 of 11,335 homes were built before 1980 and 6,289 in 2000 or later. Bethany, OR has 7,860 detached houses, 1,906 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 12 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Bethany, OR
% of homes by decade built, Bethany, OR
- 1pre-40
- 040s
- 050s
- 160s
- 270s
- 580s
- 3590s
- 2100s
- 3010s
- 420+
Heating fuel in Bethany, OR
| Bethany, OR | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany, OR, median year built | 2003 | 1990 | +13 years | 1 of 20 |
| Bethany, OR, built before 1980 | 4.6% | 36.5% | -31.9 points | 20 of 20 |
| Bethany, OR, built 2000 or later | 55.5% | 29.6% | +25.8 points | 1 of 20 |
| Bethany, OR, detached houses | 69.3% | 57.9% | +11.5 points | 4 of 20 |
| Bethany, OR, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 16.8% | 24.5% | -7.6 points | 13 of 20 |
| Bethany, OR, mobile homes | 0.1% | 2.1% | -2.0 points | 20 of 20 |
| Bethany, OR, renter households | 33.4% | 39.1% | -5.7 points | 18 of 20 |
| Bethany, OR, median home value | $699,200 | $558,500 | +$140,700 | 2 of 20 |
| Bethany, OR, median gross rent a month | $2,227 | $1,773 | +$454 | 1 of 20 |
| Bethany, OR, people per household | 2.89 | 2.55 | +0.34 | 1 of 20 |
Facts about Bethany
- Residents of Bethany, OR, ACS 2023
- 31,70020 of 20 Oregon cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Bethany, OR
- $164,3151 of 20 of those cities
- Households in Bethany, OR
- 10,9682.89 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Bethany, OR
- 66.6%7,306 owners and 3,662 renter households
- Housing units in Bethany, OR
- 11,335367 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Bethany, OR
- 29.9%3,284 of 10,968 homes
- Land area of Bethany, OR
- 5.4 sq mi5,825.1 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Bethany, OR
- 0.6% to 1.2%at 882 kWh a month over the $164,315 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Bethany, OR
- 8NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 25.2 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Bethany, OR
- 2003522 of 11,335 homes (4.6%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Bethany, OR
- $699,200$2,227 gross rent a month, 3.82% of value a year
Cost of living with electricity in Bethany
Bethany, OR: 10,968 households at $1,258 a year per home for electricity (Washington County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $13.8 million, an estimate; all home energy is $1,786 a year per household.
| Group in Bethany, OR | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Bethany, OR median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany, OR, all households | 10,968 | $1,258 | $13.8 million | 0.77% |
| Bethany, OR, homeowners | 7,306 | $1,368 | $10.0 million | 0.83% |
| Bethany, OR, renters | 3,662 | $1,086 | $4.0 million | 0.66% |
Who lives in Bethany: income, cars, homes
In Bethany, OR, 289 households own no vehicle and 7,670 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Of 15,416 workers in Bethany, OR, 5,245 work from home, 8,708 drive alone, 346 ride transit and 166 walk. In Bethany, OR, 990 of 10,968 households earn under $35,000, 1,165 $35,000-$75,000, 2,508 $75,000-$150,000 and 6,305 $150,000 or more. 1,166 residents of Bethany, OR live below the poverty line, and the median age is 36.9. Bethany, OR homes: 8,441 have 3+ bedrooms, 841 none or one, median 5.9 rooms. In Bethany, OR, 1,618 of 3,503 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 4,830 households moved in since 2018 and 977 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over quickly.
Household income in Bethany, OR
| Bethany, OR | Value | Rank in Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Bethany, OR, households under $35,000 | 9.0% | 19 of 20 |
| Bethany, OR, households $150,000 or more | 57.5% | 1 of 20 |
| Bethany, OR, residents below poverty | 3.7% | 19 of 20 |
| Bethany, OR, median age | 36.9 | 13 of 20 |
| Bethany, OR, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 74.5% | 2 of 20 |
| Bethany, OR, households without a vehicle | 2.6% | 20 of 20 |
| Bethany, OR, households with 2+ vehicles | 69.9% | 2 of 20 |
| Bethany, OR, workers at home | 34.0% | 1 of 20 |
| Bethany, OR, cost-burdened renters | 46.2% | 18 of 20 |
| Bethany, OR, moved in since 2018 | 44.0% | 6 of 20 |
| Bethany, OR, moved in before 2000 | 8.9% | 18 of 20 |
Outage risk around Bethany
Bethany, OR, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 3 wind and 5 tornado, 25.2 per 100,000 residents of 31,700. Top gust near Bethany, OR: 52 knots, 60 mph. Damage near Bethany, OR: $144K.
Reports within 15 miles of Bethany, OR
wind and tornado reports, Bethany, OR
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| Bethany, OR | Wind | Tornado | Total |
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| Bethany, OR, 2017 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Bethany, OR, 2018 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Bethany, OR, 2019 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Bethany, OR, 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Bethany, OR, 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Who supplies Bethany
Washington County lists 2 utilities for Bethany, OR (31,700 residents): homes pay 9.93 to 18.19 cents per kWh, about $88 to $160 a month at 882 kWh, 0.6% to 1.2% of the $164,315 Bethany median income. Washington County page.
Analyst note on Bethany
Household income in Bethany, OR is $164,315; 7,306 of its 10,968 households own. 3,284 of the 10,968 occupied homes in Bethany, OR heat with electricity. Bethany, OR counts 31,700 residents in 10,968 households, on 5.4 square miles.
Bethany, OR has 11,335 housing units, 367 of them vacant or seasonal. Bethany, OR ranks 1 of 20 Oregon cities for the highest median rent ($2,227 a month). Bethany, OR ranks 1 of 20 Oregon cities for the lowest share of electric heating (30%).
Bethany, OR ranks 1 of 20 Oregon cities for median household income ($164,315).
Bill and heat pump calculator, Bethany
Compare Bethany with nearby cities
| City near Bethany, OR | Distance from Bethany | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany, OR (this page) | 0 mi | 31,700 | $164,315 | 2003 | $699,200 | 8 | 34.0% |
| Aloha, OR | 5.1 mi south | 53,362 (+21,662) | $96,754 (-$67,561) | 1983 (-20 yr) | $465,500 (-$233,700) | 7 (-1) | 19.2% (-14.8 pts) |
| Hillsboro, OR | 5.3 mi southwest | 107,050 (+75,350) | $103,207 (-$61,108) | 1997 (-6 yr) | $483,400 (-$215,800) | 6 (-2) | 19.6% (-14.4 pts) |
| Beaverton, OR | 5.9 mi south | 97,502 (+65,802) | $94,279 (-$70,036) | 1987 (-16 yr) | $543,100 (-$156,100) | 7 (-1) | 21.9% (-12.1 pts) |
| Portland, OR | 9.2 mi east | 642,715 (+611,015) | $88,792 (-$75,523) | 1966 (-37 yr) | $557,600 (-$141,600) | 12 (+4) | 25.3% (-8.8 pts) |
| Tigard, OR | 9.9 mi south | 55,395 (+23,695) | $105,008 (-$59,307) | 1988 (-15 yr) | $585,700 (-$113,500) | 7 (-1) | 24.4% (-9.6 pts) |
ZIP codes in Bethany
| ZIP area touching Bethany, OR | Share of the ZIP's land inside Bethany | Share of Bethany's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 97229 (Bethany, OR) | 26.0% | 93.7% |
| 97231 (Bethany, OR) | 0.5% | 6.3% |
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Questions on Bethany
Bethany: what is the electricity rate?
Bethany, OR has no price of its own; its 31,700 residents are served by one of 2 utilities, and a 882 kWh month costs $88 to $160.
Bethany: how does it rank among Oregon cities?
Bethany, OR: rank 20 of 20 by its 31,700 residents, rank 1 of 20 by $164,315 median income.
Bethany: how many homes heat with electricity?
Bethany, OR: 3,284 of 10,968 occupied homes, 29.9%; Washington County 46.0%.
Bethany: how much income goes to electricity?
At 882 kWh a month, 0.6% to 1.2% of the $164,315 median income in Bethany, OR.
Bethany: damaging storms reported nearby?
8 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Bethany, OR, 2015 to 2025, 25.2 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Bethany?
Bethany, OR: median home built 2003; 522 of 11,335 homes (4.6%) predate 1980, 7,860 are detached and 1,906 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Bethany, OR households have no car?
289 households; 7,670 have two or more.
How many people in Bethany, OR work from home?
5,245 of 15,416 workers.
How many households in Bethany, OR earn under $35,000?
990 of 10,968, against 6,305 at $150,000 or more.