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An honest guide to Bethel: who it's for, who it isn't, what life is really like, and how to actually visit.

Oxford County
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Maine
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A scenic western Maine town near Sunday River ski resort and the White Mountain foothills.

🌲 Did you know? Bethel is home to Sunday River, one of the largest ski resorts in the eastern United States.

By the numbers

Cost of Living in Bethel, Maine (2026)

As of June 2026, the typical home in Bethel is worth about $457,000 — about 23% above the U.S. average of $373,000, rent runs about $864 a month.

Typical home value $457,000 Zillow, June 2026
vs. U.S. typical home +23% $373,000
Median rent (monthly) $864 U.S. Census (ACS 2023)
Population 546 U.S. Census (ACS 2023)

Sources: Zillow, June 2026; U.S. Census (ACS 2023). Figures are estimates that vary by household and season.

How much does a house cost in Bethel, Maine?

The typical home value in Bethel is about $457,000 as of June 2026 (Zillow Home Value Index), about 23% above the U.S. average of $373,000. Individual sale prices vary by neighborhood and condition.

How much is rent in Bethel, Maine?

Typical rent in Bethel runs about $864 a month (U.S. Census ACS estimate). Seasonal and short-term demand can push coastal rents higher.

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🌲 Maine tip: Black flies are worse than mosquitoes. May–June is peak season. Plan accordingly.

Essential services in Bethel

🛒 Grocery & Food Essential
Good Food Store ★ 4.5
(207) 824-3754
Mainely Provisions Bethel ★ 4.3
(207) 824-2121
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🏥 Doctors & Dentists Essential
🔥 Firewood & Pellets Essential
🐾 Veterinarians
🍽️ Restaurants
The Millbrook Tavern ★ 4.2
(207) 824-2175
Crossroads Diner ★ 4.0
(207) 824-3673
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💪 Gyms & Fitness
Yogamoto ★ 5.0
(207) 200-3815
CHILLOSOPHY ★ 5.0
(207) 824-1444
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🗺️ Things To Do
Marine & Boating
🐕 Pet Boarding & Kennels

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