Bethel, Decatur, IL
Bethel — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Bethel, Decatur, Illinois. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) licensing database.
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Bethel Neighborhood Overview
Bethel Neighborhood in Decatur, Alabama
Bethel is a neighborhood in Decatur, Alabama, primarily within the 35098 ZIP code. The area presents an affordable entry point into the Decatur housing market, with a median home value of $106,700. The typical home size is approximately 1,325 square feet, offering practical living space. Homeownership is the predominant living arrangement, with a homeownership rate of 63.8%.
The local rental market is also budget-friendly, with a median gross rent of $739 per month. This corresponds to a renter-occupied rate of 36.2%. The neighborhood's median household income is $60,670, which aligns with the broader census figure for the area. This income level supports the current housing costs, making Bethel a financially accessible community for both buyers and renters within the Decatur area.
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Bethel Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $107K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $739/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $61K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 63.8% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 36.2% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 0.0% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Seller's | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Primary ZIP Code | 35098 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Bethel, Decatur
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-04-18