East Bethel is a somewhat small city located in the state of Minnesota. With a population of 12,184 people and three associated neighborhoods, East Bethel is the 91st largest community in Minnesota.

East Bethel real estate is some of the most expensive in Minnesota, although East Bethel house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.

Also of interest is that East Bethel has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

A relatively large number of people in East Bethel telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 9.72% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

East Bethel is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, East Bethel’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

One downside of living in East Bethel, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 34.49 minutes every day commuting to work.

The citizens of East Bethel are slightly better educated than the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns, with 24.07% of adults in East Bethel having a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.

The per capita income in East Bethel in 2022 was $47,482, which is wealthy relative to Minnesota and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $189,928 for a family of four.

The people who call East Bethel home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of East Bethel residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in East Bethel include German, Swedish, Norwegian, Polish, and Irish.

The most common language spoken in East Bethel is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Arabic.